Basketball

New York puts road win streak on the line against Denver

New York Knicks (41-27, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (48-21, second in the Western Conference) Denver; Thursday, 9 p.m.

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Jokic's 35 points pace Nuggets in 115-112 win over short-handed Timberwolves after tight finish

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 35 points and 16 rebounds and Michael Porter Jr. scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter as the Denver Nuggets fended off the undermanned and undersized Minnesota Timberwolves 115-112 on Tuesday night.

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Magic clinch a play-in spot in 112-92 win over Hornets

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Cole Anthony scored 17 of his 21 points in the second quarter and the Orlando routed Charlotte to clinch at least a play-in berth in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

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Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic lead Mavericks past Spurs 113-107 to sweep season series

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 28 points, Luka Doncic had 18 points, 16 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks held off the San Antonio Spurs 113-107 on Tuesday night.

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Zion Williamson has high-flying slam, leads Pelicans past Nets 104-91

NEW YORK (AP) — Zion Williamson scored 28 points and wowed the Barclays Center crowd with a high-flying alley-oop dunk , and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Brooklyn Nets 104-91 on Tuesday night. CJ McCollum added 16 points, Larry Nance Jr.

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Surging Magic clinch at least a play-in spot with 112-92 win over Hornets

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Cole Anthony scored 17 of his 21 points in the second quarter and the Orlando Magic routed the Charlotte Hornets 112-92 on Tuesday night to clinch at least a play-in berth in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

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Zion Williamson has high-flying slam, leads Pelicans past Nets 104-91

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (AP) — Zion Williamson scored 28 points and wowed the Barclays Center crowd with a high-flying alley-oop dunk , and New Orleans beat Brooklyn. CJ McCollum added 16 points, Larry Nance Jr.

Mar 19, 2024 8:47 PM Read more >

Jalen Green's 42 points lift the Rockets to their 6th straight win, 137-114 over the Wizards

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jalen Green tied a career high with 42 points, and the Houston Rockets closed the third quarter on a 25-6 run en route to their sixth straight victory, 137-114 over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.

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Timberwolves missing top 3 big men vs. Nuggets with Reid's head injury

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves were without their top three big men for a key matchup Tuesday night with the Denver Nuggets. A head injury sidelined Naz Reid and a sprained left rib kept Rudy Gobert out for the third straight game.

Mar 19, 2024 6:57 PM Read more >

Christian Wood has arthroscopic knee surgery in Los Angeles Lakers' latest injury setback

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Lakers big man Christian Wood had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Tuesday in the latest injury setback for Los Angeles' depth players.

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