Basketball

Celtics withstand 3-point spree to beat the Pistons 130-120

BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 28 points with nine assists and Kristaps Porzingis added 26 points and nine rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to their ninth victory in 10 games, a 130-120 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.

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Herro scores 31, Heat roll past LeBron and struggling Lakers 134-93

MIAMI (AP) — Tyler Herro scored 21 of his 31 points in the third quarter and the Miami Heat set a franchise record for assists in beating the Los Angeles Lakers 134-93 on Wednesday night.

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Memphis Grizzlies expecting GG Jackson II back within 8 weeks from foot surgery

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies are expecting forward GG Jackson II back within six to eight weeks following surgery in September to repair a broken fifth metatarsal in his right foot.

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Bucks veteran forward Khris Middleton slowly recovering from offseason surgery on both ankles

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Khris Middleton took part in practice with the Milwaukee Bucks early Wednesday as the veteran forward continued his recovery from offseason surgery on both ankles.

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Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton undergoes season-ending knee surgery

Golden State Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton underwent season-ending knee surgery Wednesday in Los Angeles. The team announced Melton had the procedure for a partially torn left anterior cruciate ligament that he injured Nov. 12 against Dallas.

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Jazz forward Taylor Hendricks is staying involved while rehabbing season-ending injury

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — After suffering a season-ending injury, Utah Jazz forward Taylor Hendricks is finding ways to stay involved off the court. That includes drawing up plays for his teammates.

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Suns star Kevin Durant out at least one week with a sprained ankle suffered vs. Spurs

PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is out for at least the next week after spraining his left ankle in Tuesday night's win over the San Antonio Spurs.

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Canadian Elite Basketball League unveils 2025 schedule, longest in league history

An all-Alberta rivalry game will tip off the Canadian Elite Basketball League's longest season ever. The Edmonton Stingers host the Calgary Surge on May 11 in the first matchup of the league's new 24-game format.

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Powell scores 30 and Harden has 23 as the Clippers beat the Trail Blazers 127-105

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Norman Powell scored 30 points, James Harden had 23 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 127-105 on Tuesday night. Amir Coffey scored 19 points, hitting five 3-pointers, and Derrick Jones Jr.

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NBA Cup: How to watch, betting odds and more about the league's in-season tournament

The NBA Cup is down to its quarterfinalists: Milwaukee, New York, Atlanta and Orlando in the Eastern Conference, Oklahoma City, Houston, Golden State and Dallas in the Western Conference.

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