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By the Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Paul George scored 37 points in his Clippers home debut, Lou Williams added 25, and Los Angeles led all the way in routing the Atlanta Hawks 150-101 on Saturday night. Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George reacts after a shot by Maurice Harkless during the first half ofContinue reading “NBA: Paul George’s 37 in home debut lead Clippers past Hawks”

By Agence France-Presse Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley will miss at least the next one or two weeks of the NBA season with a hairline fracture in his right leg, the team announced Friday. Avery Bradley #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against the Miami Heat on November 8, 2019 atContinue reading “NBA: Lakers guard Avery Bradley out at least 1-2 weeks with leg fracture”

By the Associated Press LONDON — Former Wimbledon runner-up Tomas Berdych announced his retirement from tennis on Saturday after a 17-year professional career. Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic smiles as he stands on court during a ceremony to honor former tennis players at the ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena in London,Continue reading “Former No. 4 Tomas Berdych announces retirement from tennis”

By the Associated Press LONDON — After dominating the tennis world for so long, Roger Federer thinks the sport’s Big Three could face their toughest challenge yet from a new generation in 2020. Roger Federer of Switzerland wipes his face after he plays a return to Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece during their ATP World TourContinue reading “Roger Federer braced for another next-gen challenge in 2020”

By the Associated Press NEW YORK — Devonte’ Graham made his ninth 3-pointer of the game with 2.8 seconds remaining, finishing with 29 points to lead the Charlotte Hornets to a 103-102 victory over the New York Knicks on Saturday night. Charlotte Hornets’ Devonte’ Graham, left, and teammate Malik Monk celebrate after Graham made aContinue reading “NBA: Hornets edge Knicks on Devonte’ Graham’s 9th 3-pointer”

By the Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS— Giannis Antetokounmpo rarely makes three 3-pointers in a game. Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) swats a shot by Indiana Pacers forward JaKarr Sampson (14) during an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler) Even on his way to the MVP award last season, theContinue reading “NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks rout Pacers”

By the Associated Press CHICAGO — Spencer Dinwiddie isn’t trying to be Kyrie Irving. Still, he gave the Brooklyn Nets the spark they needed Saturday night. Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie (8) shoots next to Chicago Bulls guard Coby White during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Chicago.Continue reading “NBA: No Kyrie Irving, no problem as Nets beat Bulls”

By the Associated Press SAN ANTONIO — CJ McCollum scored 32 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the San Antonio Spurs 121-116 on Saturday night to spoil Tim Duncan’s first shot at coaching following Gregg Popovich’s ejection. Portland Trail Blazers’ C.J. McCollum (3) is called for an offensive foul after colliding with San AntonioContinue reading “NBA: Trail Blazers beat Spurs after Gregg Popovich’s ejection”

By the Associated Press DALLAS — Luka Doncic had 26 points and 15 rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Toronto Raptors 110-102 on Saturday night Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) is fouled by Toronto Raptors’ Marc Gasol, rear, while attempting a basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas,Continue reading “NBA: Luka Doncic posts double-double, leads Mavs past Raptors”

By the Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — James Harden scored 49 points on a whopping 41 shots from the field and the undermanned Houston Rockets won their seventh straight gamer, 125-105 over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) shoots on against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Keita Bates-Diop in the third quarterContinue reading “NBA: James Harden drops 49 points as Rockets beat Timberwolves”