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Jayson Tatum's big night: 1st 40-plus point triple-double for Celtics since Larry Bird in 1992

Jayson Tatum's big night: 1st 40-plus point triple-double for Celtics since Larry Bird in 1992

CHICAGO (AP) — Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics started slowly, tussling early with the Chicago Bulls.
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Lakers sweep 2-game set against Kings with a win

Lakers sweep 2-game set against Kings with a win

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James had 32 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 103-99 to sweep a two-game set on Saturday.
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Cunningham has 28 points, 13 assists to lead the Pistons past the Suns 133-125

Cunningham has 28 points, 13 assists to lead the Pistons past the Suns 133-125

PHOENIX (AP) — Cade Cunningham scored 28 points and had 13 assists, Jalen Duren added 17 points and 11 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons beat the Phoenix Suns 133-125 on Saturday night.
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Magic fear Mo Wagner's knee injury might be serious

Magic fear Mo Wagner's knee injury might be serious

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Add Moritz Wagner to Orlando’s rapidly expanding injury list.
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Curry scores 31, makes 7 3-pointers in Warriors' 113-103 win over Timberwolves

Curry scores 31, makes 7 3-pointers in Warriors' 113-103 win over Timberwolves

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 11 straight points in the fourth quarter and 31 for the night as the Golden State Warriors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-103 on Saturday night.
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Quentin Grimes leads bench scoring barrage as Mavericks beat Clippers 113-97 without Luka Doncic

Quentin Grimes leads bench scoring barrage as Mavericks beat Clippers 113-97 without Luka Doncic

DALLAS (AP) — Quentin Grimes scored 20 points off the bench, 14 in the fourth quarter, leading eight Mavericks in double figures as Dallas beat the Los Angeles Clippers 113-97 on Saturday night despite missing leading scorer Luka Doncic.
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Wembanyama scores 30, matches career high with 10 blocks and Spurs roll past Trail Blazers 114-94

Wembanyama scores 30, matches career high with 10 blocks and Spurs roll past Trail Blazers 114-94

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points and tied a career high with 10 blocks as the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 114-94 victory against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night.
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Inside the numbers: Magic celebrate an enormous comeback, Heat lament a stunning collapse

Inside the numbers: Magic celebrate an enormous comeback, Heat lament a stunning collapse

A lead of at least 22 points with 12 minutes left means victory in the NBA. Over the last five years, including playoffs, there had been 796 instances of a team having such a lead entering the fourth quarter. Their record: 796-0.
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Darius Garland scores 26 points, NBA-leading Cavaliers rout 76ers 126-99 for 25th win in 29 games

Darius Garland scores 26 points, NBA-leading Cavaliers rout 76ers 126-99 for 25th win in 29 games

CLEVELAND (AP) — Darius Garland scored 26 points and Evan Mobley had 22 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists, sending the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers to a 126-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.
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Brunson scores season-high 39 points to lead Knicks past Pelicans 104-93

Brunson scores season-high 39 points to lead Knicks past Pelicans 104-93

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 29 of his season-high 39 points in the second half to power the New York Knicks to a 104-93 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans Saturday night.
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