Basketball

Kawhi Leonard scores 29 to lead Clippers past Magic 100-97

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard and Paul George hit decisive jump shots in the final seconds for the Los Angeles Clippers, the Orlando Magic did not, and LA won for the fifth time in six road games, 100-97 on Friday night.

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Pascal Siakam, Tyrese Haliburton combine for 43 points to lead Pacers past Lakers 109-90

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Coach Rick Carlisle believes his Indiana Pacers are already in playoff mode.

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Pistons snap 8-game skid, beating the Wizards 96-87 in a matchup of the NBA's bottom 2 teams

WASHINGTON (AP) — Cade Cunningham scored 33 points, Jalen Duren had 20 points and 18 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 96-87 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.

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Sacramento Kings' Kevin Huerter to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter will miss the rest of the season with a left shoulder injury, coach Mike Brown confirmed on Friday.

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Donovan Mitchell back playing for Cavs. All-Star guard has missed 15 games since break with injuries

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell is back and not a moment too soon for the Cavaliers.

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Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray out against Timberwolves, missing 4th straight game

DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray has been ruled out for the Denver Nuggets' showdown against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night as he continues to deal with a sprained left ankle and a swollen right knee.

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76ers' Nick Nurse, Kelly Oubre fined $50,000 for confronting officials after narrow loss to Clippers

NEW YORK (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse and guard Kelly Oubre Jr. have each been fined $50,000 for their actions toward officials at the end of their 108-107 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday.

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Marcus Morris Sr. signs with Cavaliers for rest of season after forward's 10-day contract expires

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cavaliers are keeping tough-guy forward Marcus Morris Sr. around for the rest of this season.

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Atlanta plays Milwaukee following Murray's 44-point game

Milwaukee Bucks (46-27, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (34-39, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Saturday, 7:30 p.m.

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Pelicans host the Celtics in cross-conference contest

Boston Celtics (57-16, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (45-28, fifth in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Saturday, 5 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Boston visits New Orleans for a non-conference matchup.

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