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LeBron James, Lakers hold off Clippers 106-103 to end 4-game losing streak

LeBron James, Lakers hold off Clippers 106-103 to end 4-game losing streak

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 106-103 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night.
Grizzlies rally with big-4th quarter to beat Suns 121-115 with Morant sidelined

Grizzlies rally with big-4th quarter to beat Suns 121-115 with Morant sidelined

PHOENIX (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 28 points and 10 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies, playing without Ja Morant, overcame an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns 121-115 on Sunday night.
Murray scores 37, Jokic has 16 assists as Nuggets cruise to 131-114 win over Pistons

Murray scores 37, Jokic has 16 assists as Nuggets cruise to 131-114 win over Pistons

DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray was hitting jumpers . Nikola Jokic was finding open teammates. Simple as that, the Denver Nuggets were rolling.
NHL roundup: Soaring Jets win sixth straight by crushing Coyotes 6-2

NHL roundup: Soaring Jets win sixth straight by crushing Coyotes 6-2

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Irving hits big 3-pointers, scores 35 points to lead the Mavericks over the Timberwolves, 115-108

Irving hits big 3-pointers, scores 35 points to lead the Mavericks over the Timberwolves, 115-108

DALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving made the tying and go-ahead 3-pointers, finishing with 35 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 115-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night.
Banchero, Houstan lead Magic past Hawks, 117-110 in overtime

Banchero, Houstan lead Magic past Hawks, 117-110 in overtime

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored eight of his 35 points in overtime, Caleb Houstan added a career-high 25 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Atlanta Hawks 117-110 on Sunday night.
CJ McCollum scores 30, Pelicans lead by 50 in 133-100 rout of Kings

CJ McCollum scores 30, Pelicans lead by 50 in 133-100 rout of Kings

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — CJ McCollum scored 30 points, making seven 3-pointers, and the New Orleans Pelicans led by 50 points in a 133-100 rout of the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.
Simons scores 38, Trail Blazers nearly flawless in overtime to beat the Nets 134-127

Simons scores 38, Trail Blazers nearly flawless in overtime to beat the Nets 134-127

NEW YORK (AP) — Anfernee Simons had 38 points and 11 assists, Malcolm Brogdon scored eight of his 18 points during Portland’s nearly flawless overtime, and the Trail Blazers beat the Brooklyn Nets 134-127 on Sunday.
Jarrett Allen has 29 points and 16 rebounds, Cavaliers hold off Spurs 117-115

Jarrett Allen has 29 points and 16 rebounds, Cavaliers hold off Spurs 117-115

CLEVELAND (AP) — Jarrett Allen had 29 points and 16 rebounds, Caris LeVert scored 23 points off the bench and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the San Antonio Spurs 117-115 on Sunday.
Knicks waive Taj Gibson, the veteran big man they brought back last month

Knicks waive Taj Gibson, the veteran big man they brought back last month

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks waived Taj Gibson on Sunday, three weeks after bringing back the 38-year-old veteran big man. The Knicks turned to Gibson, a favorite of coach Tom Thibodeau, on Dec.