Basketball

Poeltl has career-high 18 rebounds, Raptors beat Pelicans

TORONTO (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 26 points, Jakob Poeltl had 21 points and a career-high 18 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the New Orleans Pelicans 115-110 on Thursday night for their sixth victory in seven games. Gary Trent Jr.

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USA Basketball clinches berth in World Cup, tops Uruguay

USA Basketball is heading to this summer’s FIBA World Cup. The Americans clinched their berth in the 32-team field on Thursday night, rallying for an 88-77 win at Uruguay. The U.S.

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Wembanyama stars for France; Ukraine's World Cup hopes end

France has already qualified for this summer's Basketball World Cup. And Victor Wembanyama offered another reminder that his nation is going to be a medal favorite.

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Sacred Heart hosts Bethea and Saint Francis (BKN)

Saint Francis (BKN) Terriers (13-14, 6-8 NEC) at Sacred Heart Pioneers (14-15, 7-7 NEC) Fairfield, Connecticut; Thursday, 7 p.m.

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Charlotte faces Minnesota, aims to end road slide

Charlotte Hornets (17-43, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (31-30, eighth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Friday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Timberwolves -7.

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Antetokounmpo and the Bucks take on the Heat

Miami Heat (32-27, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (41-17, second in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Friday, 7:30 p.m.

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New York faces Washington on 3-game win streak

New York Knicks (33-27, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (28-30, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Wizards -2.

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Brooklyn visits Chicago after Bridges' 45-point game

Brooklyn Nets (34-24, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (26-33, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m.

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Westbrook signs with Clippers after clearing waivers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It didn't take long for Russell Westbrook to join the Los Angeles Clippers.

Feb 22, 2023 8:45 PM Read more >

Leonard grateful to Bucks as he returns after 2 years away

MILWAUKEE (AP) — During the two years that have passed since he made an antisemitic comment while playing a video game, Meyers Leonard often wondered if he’d ever suit up for an NBA team again.

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