Basketball

Alec Burks scores 24, more physical Pistons outlast Hornets 111-99 for 1st victory of the season

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Alec Burks scored 24 points, Jalen Duren dominated the paint with 14 points and 17 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons defeated the Charlotte Hornets 111-99 on Friday night for their first win of the season.

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Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons to miss 4-to-6 weeks with right thumb injury

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons will miss four-to-six weeks with a thumb injury.

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Cavaliers missing All-Stars Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen for opener against OKC with injuries

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers are without All-Stars Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen for their home opener on Friday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder because of injuries.

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Next NBA media rights deal already subject of speculation before negotiations even start

The NBA will have its own version of March Madness this season. It won't take place on the court or feature a matchup between LeBron James and Joel Embiid.

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Barnes, Raptors look to build on early showing of defensive potential

TORONTO — While it's still early in the season, Scottie Barnes has displayed the potential that led to Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic's proclamation before the year began.

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LeBron James keys Lakers' 4th-quarter rally for 100-95 win over Kevin Durant's short-handed Suns

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Kevin Durant scored in the final minutes, LeBron James answered. These two generational basketball greats put on a scintillating duel in their first head-to-head matchup in nearly five years.

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Lillard sets Bucks record with 39 points in a debut, leads Milwaukee past Philadelphia 118-117

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard scored 39 points in his first game with his new team and the Milwaukee Bucks regrouped after blowing a 19-point lead to open their season by beating the Philadelphia 76ers 118-117 on Thursday night.

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NBA looking into facts behind Harden's absence from 76ers' nationally televised opener in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers went to Milwaukee without James Harden and the NBA wants to know why.

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Lillard scores 39 points in his Bucks debut to help Milwaukee edge the Philadelphia 76ers 118-117

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard acknowledged this season opener felt a little different from the others as he adjusted to switching teams for the first time.

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Devin Booker, Bradley Beal unable to play in Suns' 2nd game of the season vs the Lakers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Devin Booker and Bradley Beal are sitting out due to injuries when the Phoenix Suns visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.

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