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With soft slate on horizon, Trail Blazers take aim at reeling Nets
The Portland Trail Blazers have their eye on rising into eighth place in the Western Conference, and the next six games may decide whether they can do so. Portland enters…
Jazz’s Ace Bailey, an ‘incredible athlete,’ focuses on defense ahead of game vs. Raptors
In an encouraging development for the rebuilding Utah Jazz, rookie Ace Bailey’s defense quickly is catching up to his impressive offensive game. Bailey will look to continue his growth when…
NBA roundup: Timberwolves earn rare victory in Boston
Bones Hyland scored 23 points and Jaden McDaniels finished with 19 to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 102-92 win over the host Boston Celtics on Sunday night. Rudy Gobert…
Bucks, Clippers still hoping to make playoff runs
The Los Angeles Clippers will welcome an old friend back into town Monday when former head coach Doc Rivers and his current team, the Milwaukee Bucks, make a visit to…
Suns rout Raptors to end 5-game skid
Devin Booker scored 25 points and Jalen Green added 20 as the Phoenix Suns snapped a season-worst five-game losing streak with a 120-98 victory over the visiting Toronto Raptors on…
Timberwolves shut down Celtics to get 1st win in Boston since 2005
Bones Hyland scored 23 points and Jaden McDaniels finished with 19 to lead the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves to a 102-92 victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday night. Rudy Gobert…
Surging Hawks look to take advantage of short-handed Grizzlies
The streaking Atlanta Hawks will try to enhance their push for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference when they host the struggling Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. Atlanta (39-32) has won…
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World No. 3 Iga Swiatek splits with coach after just 18 months
