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Unusual betting patterns surrounding play of Terry Rozier in 2023 game with Charlotte investigated
MIAMI (AP) — Unusual betting patterns surrounding the play of then-Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier in a game nearly two years ago are now under investigation by federal prosecutors, part of the same probe that led to the lifetime ban of Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter, the NBA confirmed...
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 52 but Curry and Wiggins lead balanced Warriors past Thunder 116-109
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry hit a long 3-pointer with 1:52 left on the way to 21 points, Andrew Wiggins scored 27 and the Golden State Warriors beat the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 116-109 on Wednesday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 52 points for...
Frustration boils over for Spurs' Wembanyama after shove by Zubac sends him flying
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama has had enough. The San Antonio star charged after Ivica Zubac after the Los Angeles center shoved him to the court during the Clippers' 128-116 victory over the Spurs on Wednesday night. The frustration with what Wembanyama sees...
Anthony Edwards scores 33 points as Timberwolves beat Suns 121-113 for 4th straight win
PHOENIX (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 33 points, Julius Randle added 28 and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Phoenix Suns 121-113 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory. The Timberwolves trailed for much of the night, but rallied near the end of the third quarter...
Nikola Jokic says the surging New York Knicks are a 'top-5 candidate' to win the NBA title
NEW YORK (AP) — Two years after he won an NBA title, Nikola Jokic views the surging New York Knicks as a “top-five candidate” to end their 52-year championship drought. The Knicks beat Jokic's Denver Nuggets 122-112 on Wednesday for their fifth straight victory. At 32-16, they...
Washington leads the Mavericks to a 137-136 victory over the Pelicans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — P.J. Washington scored 25 points, making all four of his 3-point attempts in the fourth quarter, and Kyrie Irving added 25 points and six assists as the Dallas Mavericks outlasted the New Orleans Pelicans 137-136 on Wednesday night. Washington had missed all...
Leonard, Powell fuel 4th-quarter push as Clippers beat Wembanyama, Spurs, 128-116
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell had 27 points each and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied to beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-116 on Wednesday night. Los Angeles center Ivica Zubac added 21 points and 22 rebounds in an intense battle with San Antonio star Victor...
Brunson has 30 points and 15 assists as Knicks beat slumping Nuggets 122-112 for 5th straight win
NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson had 30 points and 15 assists, OG Anunoby scored 23 points and the New York Knicks beat the Denver Nuggets 122-112 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory. Karl-Anthony Towns had 14 points, 10 rebounds and five assists for New York. The...
Maxey scores 30 points and 76ers top Kings 117-104 for their 4th straight victory
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored 30 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers past the Sacramento Kings 117-104 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory. Maxey, who had his 12th consecutive game with 25 or more points, added eight assists. Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 15...
Kristaps Porzingis finishes with 34 points, carrying Celtics over Bulls 122-100
BOSTON (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis scored 26 of his season-high 34 points in the first half, and the Boston Celtics coasted to a 122-100 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. The 7-foot-2 Porzingis made a season-best eight 3-point shots in 14 attempts with 11 rebounds...
