Basketball

Mavs bounce back, end Banchero's 20-point run to beat Magic

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 30 of his season-high 44 points in the first half, and the Dallas Mavericks rebounded from a collapse a night earlier by beating the Orlando Magic 114-105 on Sunday night.

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Johnson, McDermott lead Spurs to second victory over Wolves

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Keldon Johnson scored 25 points, Doug McDermott added 23 and the San Antonio Spurs beat Minnesota 107-98 on Sunday night, their second victory over the Timberwolves during a tumultuous week.

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Mitchell, Love rally Cavaliers past Knicks, 121-108

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell had 38 points and a career-high 12 assists, Kevin Love scored 16 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to beat the New York Knicks 121-108 on Sunday night.

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Brown scores 24, Beal struggles as Celtics roll 112-94

BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 24 points and the Boston Celtics took advantage of cold shooting by Bradley Beal, routing the Washington Wizards 112-94 on Sunday night.

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AP Source: Pistons, Bogdanovic agree on $39.1M, 2-year deal

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons and Bojan Bogdanovic have agreed on a $39.1 million, two-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal.

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Zion back with double-double, Pelicans rout Clippers 112-91

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Zion Williamson had 21 points and 12 rebounds in his return, and the New Orleans Pelicans pulled away in the second half to rout the Los Angeles Clippers 112-91 on Sunday.

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USA Basketball picks next World Cup qualifying roster

USA Basketball has picked the 12 players that will be tasked with clinching a berth in next year’s World Cup. The roster for the next two World Cup qualifying games at Washington was revealed Sunday, for matchups against Brazil on Nov.

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Kings outlast Heat 119-113, win first game of Mike Brown era

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kevin Huerter scored 27 points, hitting seven 3-pointers, to help the Sacramento Kings win for the first time this season with a 119-113 victory over the Miami Heat on Saturday.

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Detroit faces Golden State, aims to end 5-game slide

Golden State Warriors (3-3, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (1-5, 13th in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pistons -8; over/under is 230.

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Utah plays Memphis, looks for 4th straight home win

Memphis Grizzlies (4-2, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (5-2, third in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Monday, 9 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Utah hosts Memphis trying to extend its three-game home winning streak.

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