Basketball

Williams, Gilgeous-Alexander help Thunder top Magic and improve to 7-0

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jalen Williams scored 23 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 21 points and nine assists and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Orlando Magic 102-86 on Monday night to remain the only unbeaten team in the Western Conference.

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Anfernee Simons, Deandre Ayton help the Trail Blazers beat the Pelicans, 118-100

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton had 19 points and 13 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the injury-depleted New Orleans Pelicans 118-100 on Monday night.

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Cavaliers match 1976 squad for best start in franchise history, improve to 8-0 by edging Bucks

CLEVELAND (AP) — The win total is growing quickly, and so is the Cavaliers' confidence. At 8-0 so far, they're the only unbeaten team left in the Eastern Conference and at this point they might as well win them all.

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George, Collins lead the Jazz to 1st win, 135-126 over the Bulls

CHICAGO (AP) — Keyonte George had 33 points and nine assists, John Collins added 28 points and 13 rebounds and the Utah Jazz won for the first time this season, beating the Chicago Bulls 135-126 on Monday night.

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Curry restricted to about half the game, but still scores 24 in his return from an ankle injury

WASHINGTON (AP) — A point a minute was plenty for Stephen Curry in his first game back from an ankle injury. Curry scored 24 points — while playing only 24:05 — in Golden State's 125-112 victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday night.

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Stephen Curry scores 24 points in his return to lead the Warriors past the Wizards, 125-112

WASHINGTON (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 16 of his 24 points in the second half in his return from an ankle injury and the Golden State Warriors won their fourth straight game, 125-112 over the Washington Wizards on Monday night.

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Naz Reid makes five 3-pointers and scores 25 points to lead Timberwolves to 114-93 win over Hornets

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Naz Reid had 25 points and nine rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Charlotte Hornets 114-93 on Monday night.

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Sengun has 25 points and 14 rebounds as Houston Rockets hold on for 109-97 win over Knicks

HOUSTON (AP) — Alperen Sengun had 25 points and 14 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets held on for a 109-97 win over the New York Knicks on Monday night. Houston led by 15 points early before the Knicks got within one late in the fourth quarter.

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Lakers star Anthony Davis hurts left ankle in loss to Pistons, another blow for oft-injured center

DETROIT (AP) — Lakers star Anthony Davis injured his left ankle late in Los Angeles' loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday night “Landed on the spot that's been killing me,” the NBA's leading scorer said softly after Detroit's 115-103 victory.

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Sabonis' putback with less than a second left lifts Kings past Heat, 111-110

MIAMI (AP) — Domantas Sabonis scored off an offensive rebound with 0.7 seconds left, and the Sacramento Kings rallied from 15 points down to beat the Miami Heat 111-110 on Monday night.

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