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Clippers, now ‘tougher defensively,’ prepare for upstart Hornets
Still surging while on a recent revival, the Los Angeles Clippers return home to Inglewood, Calif., to face another team feeling optimistic from a recent sign of success. With nine…
Grizzlies finish game on 13-0 run to overcome Nets
The Memphis Grizzlies scored the game’s final 13 points to erase an eight-point deficit with three minutes remaining and defeat the visiting Brooklyn Nets 103-98 Sunday. Rookie Cedric Coward paced…
Celtics hit the road seeking more consistency, starting at Pacers
The Boston Celtics are in search of consistency as they begin a four-game road trip against the suddenly hot Indiana Pacers on Monday in Indianapolis. Boston has dropped two of…
Desmond Bane, Anthony Black help Magic beat Pelicans
Desmond Bane scored 27 points, Anthony Black had 26, Goga Bitadze had a double-double and the host Orlando Magic defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 128-118 on Sunday. Bitadze finished with…
After enduring franchise nadir, Jazz visit Donovan Mitchell’s Cavs
The Utah Jazz’s egregious efforts to tank games — in order to finish as high in the NBA draft lottery as possible — have been much discussed throughout the league….
76ers C Joel Embiid out vs. Raptors
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the host Toronto Raptors due to left knee injury management and left groin soreness. Embiid, 31, has…
Thunder, Heat each working to find ‘better version’ of themselves
The Oklahoma City Thunder hope they’re turning a corner after a rough stretch. Heading into their home game on Sunday against the Miami Heat, Thunder star Jalen Williams said he…
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