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By the Associated Press The Washington Wizards’ defense remains a soft spot. At least it’s rising to the occasion lately. Bradley Beal had 30 points and 12 assists, Thomas Bryant added 21 points and 11 rebounds, and the Wizards overcame a 13-point deficit with a stingy fourth quarter in their 125-118 victory over the CharlotteContinue reading “Beal, Bryant rally Wizards to 125-118 win over Hornets”

By Kristel Satumbaga National University remained invincible for the sixth straight year after clobbering University of Santo Tomas 66-54 on Saturday for the UAAP season 82 women’s basketball crown at the Mall of Asia Arena. The NU Lady Bulldogs (UAAP Images) The feat extended the Lady Bulldogs’ imposing winning streak to 96 games dating backContinue reading “NU Lady Bulldogs retain UAAP women’s cage crown for 6th straight season”

By the Associated Press About an hour after a blowout loss to the Detroit Pistons, Atlanta coach Lloyd Pierce finally emerged to meet with reporters. The Hawks had been talking things over. Atlanta Hawks guard Vince Carter (15) shoots as Detroit Pistons forward Markieff Morris (8) defends during the first half of an NBA basketballContinue reading “Pistons score 76 in first half rout Hawks 128-103”

By the Associated Press Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker collided with teammate Semi Ojeleye late in the second quarter, striking Ojeleye’s abdomen area head-first and going down on to the court in a heap against the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, right, is defended by Boston Celtics guard Kemba WalkerContinue reading “Celtics’ Kemba Walker has concussion-like symptoms”

By the Associated Press Luka Doncic finally had a chance to give former teammate Dirk Nowitzki a live look at how the Dallas Mavericks are coming along without the best player in franchise history. Not too bad so far. Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (77) stands by the bench smiling next to head coach RickContinue reading “Doncic rolls with Nowitzki watching, Mavs rout Cavs 143-101”

By the Associated Press Being coachable paid off for Anthony Davis. The star forward scored 24 of his 33 points in the second half to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 130-127 on Friday night. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Hamidou Diallo (6) shoots in front of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBronContinue reading “Davis’ 33 points lead Lakers past Thunder 130-127”

By the Associated Press Jamal Murray’s strong finish helped the Denver Nuggets work their way through a stretch of ragged play. His thoughts after the game turned to an injured opponent. Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, looks to pass the ball as Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart defends during the second half of anContinue reading “Nuggets win 96-92 after Celtics’ Walker has head injury”

By the Associated Press Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points and Mike Conley had 27 to help the Utah Jazz beat the undermanned Golden State Warriors 113-109 on Friday night. Golden State Warriors forward Glenn Robinson III (22) shoots as Utah Jazz forward Royce O’Neale (23) defends in the first half during an NBA basketball gameContinue reading “Jazz hold off late rally, beat undermanned Warriors 113-109”

By the Associated Press Kawhi Leonard hit the game-winning jumper with 15 seconds remaining to finish with 24 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers edged the Houston Rockets 122-119 on Friday night. Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard shoots during the first half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on Friday,Continue reading “Leonard hits winner to lift Clippers over Rockets 122-119”