Basketball

Jokic's 108th triple-double rallies Nuggets past Pelicans, 134-116.

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic notched his 108th triple-double with 35 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists, and the Denver Nuggets overcame a 20-point, first-half deficit to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 134-116 on Monday night.

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Edwards scores 38, Wolves hand Celtics 1st loss with 114-109 OT victory

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored eight of his 38 points in overtime, and the Minnesota Timberwolves sent the Boston Celtics to their first loss of the season with a 114-109 win on Monday night.

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NBA roundup: Embiid nets 48 points against Wizards as 76ers roll to 5th straight win

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid scored 29 of his season-high 48 points in the third quarter and the Philadelphia 76ers rolled to their fifth straight NBA victory, 146-128 over the Washington Wizards on Monday night.

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Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan power Bulls past sloppy Jazz 130-113, snapping a 3-game skid

CHICAGO (AP) — Zach LaVine scored 24 points, DeMar DeRozan had 21 and the Chicago Bulls snapped a three-game losing streak with a 130-113 win over the Utah Jazz on Monday night. Coby White added 18 as the Bulls (3-5) scored a season high in points.

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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 as Thunder ease past Hawks 126-117

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points to help the Oklahoma City Thunder defeat the Atlanta Hawks 126-117 on Monday night. The Thunder's leading scorer sat out Friday against the Golden State Warriors with a sprained left knee.

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Sengun has 17 points, 12 assists and 8 rebounds to help Rockets beat Kings, 122-97

HOUSTON (AP) — Alperen Sengun had 17 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds and Jalen Green scored 23 points in the Houston Rockets’ 122-97 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. The Rockets have won three straight to improve to 3-3.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo has 36 points and 12 rebounds, Bucks beat Nets 129-125

NEW YORK (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points and 12 rebounds to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Brooklyn Nets 129-125 on Monday night. Damian Lillard added 21 points, and Jae Crowder had 15.

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Doncic returns after bumping head, scores 29 as Mavs rally again, beat Magic 117-102

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Luka Doncic returned from a brief absence after bumping his head to score 12 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 117-102 win over the Orlando Magic on Monday night.

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Adebayo has triple-double, Butler scores 28, Heat hold off LeBron and the Lakers 108-107

MIAMI (AP) — Bam Adebayo took charge. Kyle Lowry took a charge. Both were absolutely required for the Miami Heat to hold off LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.

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Harden has 17 in debut, but Clippers fall to Knicks after starting their four stars together

NEW YORK (AP) — At times, such as when James Harden raced up the floor and found a cutting Kawhi Leonard for a layup, it was easy to see why the Clippers' new four-star system can be so potent. “Unlimited possibilities,” Harden said.

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