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Cup-hungry Boston Bruins shrug off shot at NHL records
BOSTON (AP) — In a season full of extreme numbers, the Boston Bruins know exactly what value they put on winning the most games in NHL history. “Zero,” defenseman Charlie McAvoy said last week, a day before Boston became the fastest team in history to 50 wins. “Bottom of...
Warriors beat Suns 123-112 for 8th straight home victory
SAN FRANCSICO (AP) — The Golden State Warriors were tired of losing to the division-rival Suns this season and set their mind on defending against Phoenix just as they did against the talented Bucks last game. Klay Thompson scored 33 of his 38 points in the first half, Stephen...
Doncic, Irving out again as Mavs lose rematch with Memphis
DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving missed another loss to Memphis with the Dallas Mavericks getting tight on time to secure a playoff berth a year after a trip to the Western Conference finals. Doncic and Irving sat out the finale of a home-and-home with the Grizzlies, who...
Pau Gasol gets emotional as Lakers retire his No. 16 jersey
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Pau Gasol joined the Los Angeles Lakers just over 15 years ago, the Spanish 7-footer banished his ego, redoubled his work ethic and immediately turned this team into contenders who eventually became champions. Gasol and Kobe Bryant did it all together, and...
Poole scores 34, Warriors charge back again, beat Clippers
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Even with starters Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins still on the sidelines, the Golden State Warriors are suddenly looking like a serious contender again. No matter how far they might fall behind. Jordan Poole scored 34 points, Klay Thompson had...
'Nervous' Kevin Durant excels in Suns debut with 23 points
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — New team, same Kevin Durant. The Durant era in Phoenix got off to solid start Wednesday night with the 13-time NBA All-Star scoring 23 points on 10-of-15 shooting, adding an explosive offensive element to an already dangerous offense in his Suns debut. ...
Curry resumes on-court work, still sidelined by leg injury
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry has begun individual on-court workouts as he recovers from a left leg injury and will be re-evaluated in another week. The Warriors said Wednesday that Curry had another examination and “is making good progress.” The reigning NBA Finals MVP...
Hawks GM Fields says Snyder a candidate to replace McMillan
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks general manager Landry Fields said Wednesday former Utah coach Quin Snyder is among those being considered to replace Nate McMillan. The Hawks (29-30) fired McMillan on Tuesday. Fields stressed that Atlanta's eighth-place standing in the Eastern...
Vaughn eager to keep building Nets after landing new deal
NEW YORK (AP) — Jacque Vaughn was passed over the last time the Brooklyn Nets hired a coach. It appeared they had someone else in mind when the job came open again this season. Vaughn just focused on his work, not worrying about whether he would ever have a real chance to lead the...
Hawks fire Nate McMillan with team stuck in 8th in East
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday fired coach Nate McMillan, who was unable to follow up on the success of leading the team to the 2021 Eastern Conference finals. Atlanta general manager Landry Fields announcing the firing. The Hawks are 29-30 and in eighth place in the...
