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Darius Garland scores 34, Jarrett Allen 33 as Cavaliers outlast Timberwolves 113-104 in overtime

Darius Garland scores 34, Jarrett Allen 33 as Cavaliers outlast Timberwolves 113-104 in overtime

CLEVELAND (AP) — Darius Garland scored 34 points, Jarrett Allen added a career-high 33 and 18 rebounds and the injury-thinned Cleveland Cavaliers handed the NBA's best road team a loss, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-104 in overtime Friday ni
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Dejounte Murray matches career high with 41 points to lead Hawks past Grizzlies 99-92

Dejounte Murray matches career high with 41 points to lead Hawks past Grizzlies 99-92

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Dejounte Murray matched his career high with 41 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 99-92 on Friday night, their third win in a row.
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Brunson returns with 26 points to help Knicks snap Magic's 5-game win streak with 98-74 rout

Brunson returns with 26 points to help Knicks snap Magic's 5-game win streak with 98-74 rout

NEW YORK (AP) — With three losses already to the Orlando Magic this season and a playoff meeting potentially ahead, perhaps the New York Knicks were trying to send a statement Friday night.
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Pelicans charge to a 35-point lead, hold on to beat the slumping 76ers 103-95

Pelicans charge to a 35-point lead, hold on to beat the slumping 76ers 103-95

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Willie Green was in awe as he watched the New Oreland Pelicans make stops, rebound, play with force and hit 3s in bunches.
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Wizards snap 16-game losing streak with 112-100 victory over Hornets

Wizards snap 16-game losing streak with 112-100 victory over Hornets

WASHINGTON (AP) — Feeling the weight of a 16-game losing streak, the Washington Wizards dug in and played one of their best quarters of the season.
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LeBron James sits out Lakers' showdown with Milwaukee Bucks due to his balky ankle

LeBron James sits out Lakers' showdown with Milwaukee Bucks due to his balky ankle

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James is sitting out the Los Angeles Lakers' meeting with Milwaukee on Friday night due to his injured left ankle. The 39-year-old James will miss his ninth game of the season when the Lakers host the Bucks.
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Timberwolves coach Chris Finch not feeling well, sits out Minnesota's visit to Cleveland

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch not feeling well, sits out Minnesota's visit to Cleveland

CLEVELAND (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch sat out Friday's game against the Cavaliers because he's not feeling well.
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Nikola Jokic's triple-double helps Nuggets to season sweep of Celtics with 115-109 win

Nikola Jokic's triple-double helps Nuggets to season sweep of Celtics with 115-109 win

DENVER (AP) — Sometimes, Nikola Jokic's triple-double is as meaningful as it is magical.
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San Antonio visits Golden State, aims to stop road slide

San Antonio Spurs (13-50, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (33-29, ninth in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Saturday, 8:30 p.m.
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Oklahoma City takes home win streak into matchup with Miami

Miami Heat (35-27, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (43-19, second in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Friday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Thunder -8.
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