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Clippers overcome Jokic's triple-double to beat Nuggets 111-102 and snap 8-game skid against champs

Dec. 07, 2023 01:38 AM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers are starting to figure out who they are since James Harden's arrival a month ago. Paul George scored 25 points and the Clippers overcame an early 15-point deficit to beat Denver 111-102 on Wednesday night and snap an eight-game skid...

Stephen Curry scores 31 points, Warriors rally to beat Trail Blazers 110-106

Dec. 07, 2023 01:15 AM EST

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jonathan Kuminga finally checked into the game for the first time with 4:45 left in the third quarter. He hadn’t even been in coach Steve Kerr’s pregame plans against Portland, not expected to be part of the rotation given how hard it is for Kerr balancing all the minutes...

Bulls guard Zach LaVine needs 3 to 4 more weeks of rehab on right foot

Dec. 06, 2023 23:58 PM EST

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine could be sidelined through the rest of December because of inflammation in his right foot. The Bulls said Wednesday night after their 111-100 victory over Charlotte that the two-time All-Star will need three to four more weeks of...

DeMar DeRozan scores 29 points, Bulls beat short-handed Hornets 111-100

Dec. 06, 2023 23:43 PM EST

CHICAGO (AP) — DeMar DeRozan scored 29 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the short-handed Charlotte Hornets 111-100 on Wednesday for their third straight victory following a five-game skid. Nikola Vucevic had 20 and 11 rebounds for the Bulls and Coby White added 19 points. ...

Dillon Brooks scores 23, Rockets snap a 3-game skid with a 110-101 win over Thunder

Dec. 06, 2023 23:42 PM EST

HOUSTON (AP) — Dillon Brooks scored 23 points and the Houston Rockets snapped a three-game skid with a 110-101 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Aaron Holiday scored a season-high 22 points off the bench and matched a career best with six 3-pointers. He also...

Luka Doncic has first first-half triple-double in Mavericks' 147-97 victory over Jazz

Dec. 06, 2023 23:41 PM EST

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic had 40 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists playing only three periods after the first first-half triple-double of his career in the Dallas Mavericks’ 147-97 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Doncic had his 60th career triple-double to move...

Mikal Bridges scores 32, including game-winning basket, as Nets beat Hawks 114-113

Dec. 06, 2023 23:34 PM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — Mikal Bridges tied a career high with 45 points on his last trip to Atlanta It wasn’t quite enough to pull out the win. This time, his 32-point effort — including a step-back jumper with 4.5 seconds left — capped one of the most back-and-forth...

Gobert has 16 points and 21 rebounds, helps Timberwolves beat Wembanyama, Spurs 102-94

Dec. 06, 2023 23:06 PM EST

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rudy Gobert had 16 points and 21 rebounds and the NBA-leading Minnesota Timberwolves held on to beat San Antonio 102-94 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory and the Spurs' 15th loss in a row. Mike Conley added 18 points, Anthony Edwards had 17 and...

Paolo Banchero's career-high 42 not enough as Magic lose to Cavs, who get 35 from Donovan Mitchell

Dec. 06, 2023 23:06 PM EST

CLEVELAND (AP) — Already a No. 1 in his brief NBA career, Paolo Banchero is now a notable No. 2 for Orlando. Banchero had his best game as a pro, scoring a career-high 42 points on Wednesday night for the Magic in a 121-111 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, who got 35 points from...

Martin has season-high 24 points and career-high 12 rebounds as Heat beat Raptors 112-103

Dec. 06, 2023 23:02 PM EST

TORONTO (AP) — Caleb Martin had a season-high 24 points and a career-best 12 rebounds, Duncan Robinson scored 10 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and the Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors 112-103 on Wednesday night. Jimmy Butler scored 19 points, Orlando Robinson had 15...