Basketball

Davis, Lakers to host Banchero and the Magic

Orlando Magic (29-42, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (34-37, 11th in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Sunday, 9:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Lakers -6; over/under is 230.

Mar 18, 2023 11:03 PM Read more >

Markkanen's scoring, Kessler's block lifts Jazz past Celtics

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lauri Markkanen scored 28 points and Walker Kessler had a game-saving block to help the Utah Jazz to a 118-117 comeback win over the Boston Celtics on Saturday night.

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Jackson scores 31 as Grizzlies defeat the Warriors 133-119

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 31 points and four blocks and the Memphis Grizzlies used a fourth-quarter push to defeat the Golden State Warriors 133-119 on Saturday night.

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Brunson returns, powers Knicks past West-leading Nuggets

NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 24 points in his return from a left foot injury, leading the New York Knicks to a 116-110 victory over the Western Conference-leading Denver Nuggets on Saturday.

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Sabonis nets 30, Kings top Wizards for 7th straight road win

WASHINGTON (AP) — Domantas Sabonis had 30 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, and Terence Davis II provided an early spark off the bench and added 21 points as the Sacramento Kings beat the Washington Wizards 132-118 Saturday night.

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DeRozan leads balanced attack as Bulls beat Heat 113-99

CHICAGO (AP) — DeMar DeRozan scored 24 points to lead a balanced Bulls offense and Chicago held off a late surge by Miami to beat the Heat 113-99 on Saturday night.

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VanVleet leads as Raptors rout Timberwolves 122-107; Toronto wins third straight

TORONTO — Fred VanVleet carried the load in the first half and Pascal Siakam took over in the second as the Toronto Raptors won their third straight.

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Raptors win 7th straight at home, beat Timberwolves 122-107

TORONTO (AP) — Pascal Siakam had 27 points and 10 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors extended their season-high home winning streak to seven by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 122-107 on Saturday night.

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Embiid, Maxey net 31, 76ers top Pacers for 8th straight win

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey each scored 31 points and Tobias Harris added 24 as the Philadelphia 76ers routed the Indiana Pacers 141-121 on Saturday night to match their season high with an eighth consecutive victory.

Mar 18, 2023 7:14 PM Read more >

Fultz, Magic rally in 4th quarter, outlast Clippers 113-108

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Markelle Fultz scored 12 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, Wendell Carter Jr. had 27 points and 12 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic snapped their two-game skid with a 113-108 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday.

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