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Doncic's 2nd straight triple-double and the 79th of his career helps Mavs beat Raptors 125-118

TORONTO (AP) — Luka Doncic had 30 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for his second straight triple-double, Kyrie Irving scored 29 points and the Dallas Mavericks extended their winning streak to seven games with a 125-118 win over the Toronto Raptor
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Thunder beat Pelicans 119-109 for their 7th victory in last 8 games

Thunder beat Pelicans 119-109 for their 7th victory in last 8 games

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 16 of his 31 points in the first quarter and Jalen Williams added 27 to power the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 119-109 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night.
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Wizards overcome career-high 56 by Jokic, snap 16-game skid with 122-113 win over the Nuggets

Wizards overcome career-high 56 by Jokic, snap 16-game skid with 122-113 win over the Nuggets

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jordan Poole scored 39 points, and the Washington Wizards overcame a career-high 56 by Nikola Jokic to beat the Denver Nuggets 122-113 on Saturday night and snap their 16-game losing streak.
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Spurs' Zach Collins fined $35,000 by NBA for obscene gesture after ejection

Spurs' Zach Collins fined $35,000 by NBA for obscene gesture after ejection

NEW YORK (AP) — San Antonio Spurs center Zach Collins was fined $35,000 by the NBA on Saturday for making an obscene gesture on the court after being ejected.
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Tiafoe returns to Charlotte's arena to watch Cavs and Hornets after playing Alcaraz in exhibition

Tiafoe returns to Charlotte's arena to watch Cavs and Hornets after playing Alcaraz in exhibition

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Frances Tiafoe wore a Charlotte Hornets jersey when he beat Carlos Alcaraz in an exhibition tennis match. A day later, Tiafoe returned to the Spectrum Center to watch the Hornets play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday.
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Magic lose Franz Wagner to torn right oblique, same injury that sidelined Paolo Banchero

Magic lose Franz Wagner to torn right oblique, same injury that sidelined Paolo Banchero

Franz Wagner stepped up in countless ways for the Orlando Magic when All-Star forward Paolo Banchero tore his oblique. And now, Wagner has the same injury.
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Mobley scores career-high 41 points as Cavaliers beat Hornets 116-102

Mobley scores career-high 41 points as Cavaliers beat Hornets 116-102

CHARLOTTE, N.C.
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Johnson, Nets to host Antetokounmpo and the Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks (11-11, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (10-13, eighth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Brooklyn Nets host the Milwaukee Bucks in Eastern Conference play Sunday.
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Chicago hosts conference rival Philadelphia

Philadelphia 76ers (6-15, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (10-14, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Sunday, 1 p.m.
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Portland faces Los Angeles, aims to halt 3-game slide

Portland Trail Blazers (8-15, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (12-11, 10th in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Sunday, 9:30 p.m.
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