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By the Associated Press WASHINGTON — After four decades as a college coach, John Beilein is eight games into his first NBA season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and on Friday night, he recorded his first win on the road. Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) passes the ball as Washington Wizards forward Moritz Wagner, backContinue reading “NBA: Tristan Thompson scores 21 in win over Wizards”

By the Associated Press ATLANTA — Once Bogdan Bogdanovic and the Sacramento Kings started making 3-pointers, and they didn’t stop. That’s just what coach Luke Walton wants to see. Sacramento Kings guard Bogdan Bogdanovic shoots as Atlanta Hawks guard DeAndre’ Bembry (95) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 8,Continue reading “NBA: Bogdan Bogdanovic leads Kings past Trae Young, Hawks”

By the Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS  — A next-man-up mentality is keeping the Indiana Pacers competitive despite a rash of injuries. T.J. McConnell #9 of the Indiana Pacers handles the ball against the Detroit Pistons on November 8, 2019 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Ron Hoskins / NBAE via Getty Images / AFP) T.J.Continue reading “NBA: Short-handed Pacers rally past Pistons”

By the Associated Press NEW ORLEANS — The Toronto Raptors tried to balance celebrating an impressive performance by Pascal Siakam and concern over injuries to two of their top players. Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) reacts after scoring a basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of an NBA basketball gameContinue reading “NBA: Pascal Siakam scores 44 points as Raptors beat Pelicans”

By the Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis had 26 points and nine rebounds, and LeBron James scored 12 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ seventh consecutive victory, 95-80 over the Miami Heat on Friday night. Los Angeles Lakers’ Anthony Davis (3) shoots over Miami Heat’s Bam AdebayoContinue reading “NBA: Anthony Davis, LeBron James lift Lakers past Heat for 7th straight win”

By the Associated Press DENVER — Nikola Jokic lofted the winning shot and then pleaded for it to fall as he tumbled to the floor. “I was hoping,” he said. “I mean, you’re happy that you didn’t miss, because then everybody will be mad at you. The whole arena is going to be disappointed.” DenverContinue reading “NBA: Nikola Jokic hits late jumper as Nuggets stun Sixers with big rally”

By the Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY — Bojan Bogdanovic hit a 3-pointer as time expired for the last of his 33 points in the Utah Jazz’s 103-100 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic, center, shoots the winning basket in the final seconds, as Milwaukee Bucks forward KhrisContinue reading “NBA: Bojan Bogdanovic hits clutch three at buzzer to lift Jazz past Bucks”

By the Associated Press DALLAS— Marcus Morris scored a season-high 29 points and the New York Knicks beat Kristaps Porzingis in their first game against the former cornerstone of the franchise, holding off the Dallas Mavericks 106-102 on Friday night. New York Knicks forward Marcus Morris Sr. (13) puts up a shot against Dallas MavericksContinue reading “NBA: Knicks beat former cornerstone Kristaps Porzingis, Mavs”

By the Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — Andrew Wiggins scored 40 points, hitting the tying basket late in regulation, and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame D’Angelo Russell’s career-high 52 points to beat the Golden State Warriors 125-119 in overtime Friday night. Minnesota Timberwolves’ Andrew Wiggins, left, drives the basket as Golden State Warriors’ Omari Spellman, right, andContinue reading “NBA: Timberwolves outlast D’Angelo Russell, Warriors in OT”

Bong Tan (MB File Photo / Rio Deluvio) Lucio ‘Bong’ Tan Jr., eldest son of taipan Lucio Tan of Philippine Airlines (PAL), was reportedly rushed to an undisclosed hospital after collapsing while playing basketball against Exile at Gatorade Hoops Center in Mandaluyong Saturday morning. A source said the younger Tan was unconscious when brought inContinue reading “Bong Tan collapses during basketball game, rushed to undisclosed hospital — reports”