Basketball

Miles Bridges scores 24, Hornets beat Nets 110-99 to snap 6-game losing streak

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Miles Bridges had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Brandon Miller added 23 points and the Charlotte Hornets delivered another blow to the Brooklyn Nets’ sagging playoff hopes with a 110-99 win on Saturday night.

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Warriors' Curry, Spurs' Wembanyama out for San Antonio-Golden State game with right ankle injuries

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State star Stephen Curry and Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama were both out of Saturday night's Spurs-Warriors game because of right ankle sprains.

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Bulls' Zach LaVine says he's ahead of schedule after foot surgery. Lonzo Ball also makes progress

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine said Saturday that his recovery from season-ending surgery on his right foot is ahead of schedule. LaVine had surgery on Feb. 8.

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Clippers rally in fourth quarter to extend winning streak to 3 with 112-102 victory over Bulls

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George scored 22 points, Kawhi Leonard added 19 and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied for their third straight victory, 112-102 over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday.

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Pacers' Mathurin will have right shoulder surgery and miss the rest of the season

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin will have surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder and will miss the rest of the season.

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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert makes 'money sign' at official and implies betting in NBA is a problem

CLEVELAND (AP) — Rudy Gobert's money gesture toward an official likely will draw the NBA's wrath. Minnesota's center said his reaction was worth every penny.

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Charlotte takes on Brooklyn, seeks to halt 6-game skid

Brooklyn Nets (25-38, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (15-48, 13th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Nets -6.5; over/under is 208.

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Davis, Lakers host the Timberwolves

Minnesota Timberwolves (44-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (34-30, ninth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Sunday, 9:30 p.m.

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Washington faces Miami, looks to break road losing streak

Washington Wizards (10-53, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (35-28, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Washington will attempt to end its eight-game road losing streak when the Wizards visit Miami.

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Portland takes on Toronto, looks to end 3-game skid

Toronto Raptors (23-40, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (17-45, 14th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Raptors -1.5; over/under is 225.

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