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76ers' Nick Nurse, Kelly Oubre fined $50,000 for confronting officials after narrow loss to Clippers

76ers' Nick Nurse, Kelly Oubre fined $50,000 for confronting officials after narrow loss to Clippers

NEW YORK (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse and guard Kelly Oubre Jr. have each been fined $50,000 for their actions toward officials at the end of their 108-107 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday.
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Marcus Morris Sr. signs with Cavaliers for rest of season after forward's 10-day contract expires

Marcus Morris Sr. signs with Cavaliers for rest of season after forward's 10-day contract expires

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cavaliers are keeping tough-guy forward Marcus Morris Sr. around for the rest of this season.
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Atlanta plays Milwaukee following Murray's 44-point game

Milwaukee Bucks (46-27, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (34-39, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
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Pelicans host the Celtics in cross-conference contest

Boston Celtics (57-16, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (45-28, fifth in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Saturday, 5 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Boston visits New Orleans for a non-conference matchup.
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Zion Williamson scores 28, closes out Pelicans' 107-100 win over the Bucks

Zion Williamson scores 28, closes out Pelicans' 107-100 win over the Bucks

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson took a more assertive approach to the final minutes of a close game and it paid off for the New Orleans Pelicans.
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Murray scores career-high 44 points, makes game-winning shot in OT as Hawks outlast Celtics 123-122

Murray scores career-high 44 points, makes game-winning shot in OT as Hawks outlast Celtics 123-122

ATLANTA (AP) — After lapping the field in the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics have the luxury of using the homestretch of the regular season to prepare for the playoffs.
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Dejounte Murry scores the go-ahead jumper in overtime to push Atlanta past Boston

Dejounte Murry scores the go-ahead jumper in overtime to push Atlanta past Boston

ATLANTA (AP) — Dejounte Murray scored a career-high 44 points, including a go-ahead jumper in the final second of overtime to power the Atlanta Hawks to a 123-122 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.
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Glen Taylor says the T-wolves are no longer for sale. Lore and A-Rod say it's seller remorse

Glen Taylor says the T-wolves are no longer for sale. Lore and A-Rod say it's seller remorse

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The ownership transfer of the Minnesota Timberwolves slammed to a halt when Glen Taylor declared on Thursday he won't take the final step of his drawn-out $1.
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Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert believes All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell will sign long-term extension

Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert believes All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell will sign long-term extension

DETROIT (AP) — Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert believes All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell will sign a long-term contract to chase an NBA championship with Cleveland.
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Hornets shut down LaMelo Ball for the remainder of the season with ankle injury

Hornets shut down LaMelo Ball for the remainder of the season with ankle injury

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets are shutting down guard LaMelo Ball for the season. Ball has not played since Jan. 27 for the Hornets (18-54), who've been eliminated from postseason competition.
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