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Pacers, Haliburton struggling early in their follow-up to breakthrough season

Pacers, Haliburton struggling early in their follow-up to breakthrough season

MILWAUKEE (AP) — If the first half of last season served as a coming-out party for Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers, the early part of this one is underscoring the challenges of sustaining that level of success.
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Brown scores 31 points to help the Celtics outlast the Wizards 108-96 for a key NBA Cup victory

Brown scores 31 points to help the Celtics outlast the Wizards 108-96 for a key NBA Cup victory

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 31 points, and the Boston Celtics overcame an off night for Jayson Tatum to beat the Washington Wizards 108-96 in the NBA Cup on Friday night.
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Dillon Brooks scores a season-high 28 to lead the Rockets past the Trail Blazers 116-88

Dillon Brooks scores a season-high 28 to lead the Rockets past the Trail Blazers 116-88

HOUSTON (AP) — Dillon Brooks scored a season-high 28 points and led the Houston Rockets to a 116-88 win over the Portland Trail Blazers in an NBA Cup game on Friday night.
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LaVine, Dosunmu and White power the Bulls to a 136-122 win over the Hawks

LaVine, Dosunmu and White power the Bulls to a 136-122 win over the Hawks

CHICAGO (AP) — Zach LaVine scored 26 points, Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White each had 20 and the Chicago Bulls beat the Atlanta Hawks 136-122 on Friday night in an NBA Cup game.
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U.S. basketball team rolls past Puerto Rico 108-66 in AmeriCup qualifying matchup

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. men's basketball team is a step closer to next year’s AmeriCup tournament. Javonte Smart scored 20 points, Jahmi’us Ramsey added 18 and the U.S.
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76ers center Joel Embiid sidelined due to swelling in his left knee and will miss two games

76ers center Joel Embiid sidelined due to swelling in his left knee and will miss two games

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is managing swelling in his left knee and will miss a second consecutive game Sunday, the team said.
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McCain and Maxey help the 76ers rally to beat the Nets 113-98 and snap 5-game losing streak

McCain and Maxey help the 76ers rally to beat the Nets 113-98 and snap 5-game losing streak

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jared McCain scored 30 points and Tyrese Maxey added 26 as the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 113-98 win over the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA Cup game Friday night.
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Raptors 905 forward Kevin Obanor wins G-League award for community work

Raptors 905 forward Kevin Obanor wins G-League award for community work

Kevin Obanor just wants to spread love. The 25-year-old forward won the NBA G-League's Bob Lanier Community Assist Award on Friday ahead of the home opener for Raptors 905.
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NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins

NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins

MIAMI (AP) — The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis , Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley
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Orlando takes on Detroit, aims for 8th straight home win

Detroit Pistons (7-10, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (9-7, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Saturday, 7 p.m.
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