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By the Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis had 21 points and seven rebounds during his home debut for the Lakers, and LeBron James had 32 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds in Los Angeles’ 95-86 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night. Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard, left, rebounds the ballContinue reading “LeBron scores, AD adds in Lakers’ 95-86 win over Jazz”

By the Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY — The crowd was fired up after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s jumper capped a rally and tied it in the closing minutes against the Washington Wizards. Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant (13) goes up for a dunk as teammate Ish Smith (14) and Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, right, watch duringContinue reading “Bryant scores points, Wizards top Thunder”

By the Associated Press DENVER — Jamal Murray scored seven of his 27 points in overtime and the Denver Nuggets beat Phoenix 108-107 on Friday night after the Suns’ Ricky Rubio tied it in regulation after he was fouled on a half-court shot. Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) looks to shoot against Phoenix SunsContinue reading “Murray, Nuggets escape with OT win over Suns”

By the Associated Press WASHINGTON — The World Series finally showed up back in Washington, 86 years later — and, sparked by José Altuve, the Houston Astros finally showed up in this World Series. Houston Astros’ Jose Altuve is congratulated by Carlos Correa after scoring during the fifth inning of Game 3 of the baseballContinue reading “Altuve, Astros show up in World Series, win Game 3 in DC”

By the Associated Press BOSTON — Kemba Walker said he wants to earn the role of being a leader with the Celtics this season. Raptors Celtics Basketball (AP Photo / MANILA BULLETIN) He didn’t mind following his teammates in Boston’s win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Walker recovered from a second straight poorContinue reading “Brown scores, Celtics rally late to beat Raptors”

By the Associated Press NEW ORLEANS — Luka Doncic highlighted his triple-double by scoring eight of his 25 points in the final five minutes, and the Dallas Mavericks topped New Orleans 123-116 in the Pelicans’ home opener Friday night. Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (77) drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward DerrickContinue reading “Doncic’s triple-double lifts Mavericks over Pelicans”

By the Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Karl-Anthony Towns took advantage of an obvious mismatch Friday night when Charlotte center Cody Zeller wasn’t there to defend him. Charlotte Hornets guard Dwayne Bacon (7) shoots against Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Oct.Continue reading “Towns scores points, Timberwolves rout Hornets”

By the Associated Press KELOWNA, British Columbia — Two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu ran away with the men’s short program at Skate Canada on Friday night and Japanese compatriot Rika Kihira topped the women’s field. Rika Kihira of Japan performs her short program at the Skate Canada International figure skating event in Kelowna, British Columbia,Continue reading “Japan’s Yuzuru Hanyu, Rika Kihira lead at Skate Canada”

By the Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Zach LaVine may have led Chicago scorers, but it was rookie Coby White who sparked the Bulls’ comeback. Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) shoots in front of Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, inContinue reading “LaVine scores, Bulls rally to beat Grizzlies”

Games (Saturday) 2 p.m. – Creamline vs Motolite 4 p.m. – PetroGazz vs BanKo-Perlas Creamline Cool Smashers (Sports Vision Images) Creamline, which completed a record sweep of the elims without its two key players in the last three games, tries to move closer to a grand feat with Alyssa Valdez and Jia Morado back in theContinue reading “PVL Open: Alyssa Valdez, Jia Morado rejoins Creamline; Final Four under way”