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Pascal Siakam scores 29 and fuels third-quarter charge to lead Pacers past Rockets 132-129

Pascal Siakam scores 29 and fuels third-quarter charge to lead Pacers past Rockets 132-129

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pascal Siakam relied on his scoring punch, T.J. McConnell added the energy and the Indiana Pacers defense turned up the pressure in the second half Tuesday. It was exactly what they needed.
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Kia Nurse to miss women's basketball Olympic qualifiers due to injury

Kia Nurse to miss women's basketball Olympic qualifiers due to injury

SOPRON, Hungary — Kia Nurse will miss out on the upcoming FIBA Women's Olympic qualifying tournament due to an injury.
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Cavaliers push through adversity, pile up wins to jump in standings and into NBA title contention

Cavaliers push through adversity, pile up wins to jump in standings and into NBA title contention

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell surveyed the crowd surrounding him like he was dissecting a trapping defense.
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76ers center Joel Embiid has no timetable to return following knee surgery

76ers center Joel Embiid has no timetable to return following knee surgery

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid is out at least four weeks — presumably much, much longer — following surgery Tuesday to address an injury to the lateral meniscus in his left knee. Embiid’s bid at a second straight NBA MVP is over.
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Canada's FIBA World Cup success helps Gilgeous-Alexander and Dort on NBA's Thunder

Canada's FIBA World Cup success helps Gilgeous-Alexander and Dort on NBA's Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder are reaping the benefits of Canada's success at last fall's FIBA World Cup.
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Ricky Rubio rejoins Barcelona on a contract through the end of this season

Ricky Rubio rejoins Barcelona on a contract through the end of this season

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Ricky Rubio signed a short-term contract with Barcelona on Tuesday, a month after he announced that his 12-year NBA career was over .
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Raptors star Scottie Barnes named to NBA all-star game as injury replacement

Raptors star Scottie Barnes named to NBA all-star game as injury replacement

NEW YORK — Toronto Raptors star Scottie Barnes has been named one of two injury replacements on the Eastern Conference team for the upcoming NBA All-Star Game.
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Jokic and Gilgeous-Alexander ascend to NBA MVP favorites with Embiid sidelined by knee injury

Jokic and Gilgeous-Alexander ascend to NBA MVP favorites with Embiid sidelined by knee injury

DENVER (AP) — The NBA MVP race just became a little more wide open now that Joel Embiid’s chances at a repeat have ended .
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76ers host the Warriors for cross-conference matchup

Golden State Warriors (22-25, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (30-19, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
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Bridges leads Charlotte against Toronto after 41-point performance

Toronto Raptors (17-33, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (10-39, 13th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m.
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