LaMelo Ball nearing return to action for the Hornets
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has been cleared to return to individual basketball activity by doctors after having a cast removed from...
Denver Nuggets sign veteran Austin Rivers to 10-day contract
DENVER — The Denver Nuggets bolstered their injury-depleted backcourt by signing veteran guard Austin Rivers to a 10-day contract Tuesday.
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Jazz avenge loss with 111-97 win over Lakers in rematch
<p>LOS ANGELES — Jordan Clarkson scored 22 points, Joe Ingles added 21 with five 3-pointers and the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers...
Late baskets from Jacksons lead Pistons over Cavs, 109-105
DETROIT — Frank Jackson scored 20 points, including a tiebreaking baseline drive in the final minute, lifting the Detroit Pistons to a 109-105 victory...
Chesapeake Energy terminates naming rights deal with Thunder
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder said Tuesday that Chesapeake Energy Corp. has terminated its arena naming rights agreement.
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Analysis: The play-in is coming, and it’s giving teams hope
<p>If this season was like most others, Washington, Chicago and Toronto would be pretty much out of the race by now.</p>
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Vucevic scores 29, Bulls snap Celtics’ 6-game streak, 102-96
BOSTON — Nikola Vucevic had 29 points and nine rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls held off the Boston Celtics 102-96 on Monday night.
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On Basketball: Stephen Curry shooting his way into history
Never.
That’s the last time the NBA saw a shooting stretch...
Denver Nuggets sign veteran Austin Rivers to 10-day contract
<p>DENVER — The Denver Nuggets bolstered their injury-depleted backcourt by signing veteran guard Austin Rivers to a 10-day contract Tuesday.</p>
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Heat run away in 2nd half, roll past Rockets 113-91
MIAMI — The Miami Heat were missing their three leading scorers, and still had more than enough to get past the Houston Rockets.
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