Basketball

Earl 'The Twirl' Cureton, who won two NBA championships in 12 seasons in the league, has died

DETROIT (AP) — Earl “The Twirl” Cureton, who won two NBA championships in 12 seasons in the league, has died. He was 66.

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Bradley Beal shines with 43 points in his return to Washington: 'A lot of good memories'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bradley Beal received a nice video tribute while Phoenix's starters were being introduced in Washington. Then he went out and offered a few more clips for any future highlight reels.

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Bradley Beal scores 43 points in return to Washington as Suns roll past Wizards, 140-112

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bradley Beal scored a season-high 43 points in his return to Washington and the Phoenix Suns routed the Wizards 140-112 on Sunday. Beal played 11 seasons in Washington before being dealt to Phoenix last offseason.

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Zubac returns and starts for Clippers, Herro a late scratch for Heat with headache

MIAMI (AP) — Ivica Zubac is back for the Los Angeles Clippers. Tyler Herro was out for the Miami Heat. The Clippers got their starting center back on Sunday, with Zubac in the lineup again after a nine-game absence because of a strained right calf.

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Franz Wagner dominates second half as Magic pulls away to beat Pistons 111-99

DETROIT (AP) — Franz Wagner scored 27 of his career-high-matching 38 points in the second half as the Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 111-99 for their third straight win on Sunday. “(Franz) was incredible.

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Doc Rivers' first win as Bucks coach means he'll lead East All-Stars after huge rally to beat Mavs

DALLAS (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo looked up in slight amazement when told Doc Rivers had just clinched coaching in the All-Star Game.

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Fox leads Sacramento against Cleveland after 41-point game

Sacramento Kings (29-19, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (31-16, third in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Monday, 7 p.m.

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Milwaukee faces Utah after Antetokounmpo's 48-point game

Milwaukee Bucks (33-16, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (24-26, 10th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Sunday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Jazz -1; over/under is 247.

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Golden State takes on Brooklyn after Curry's 60-point game

Golden State Warriors (21-25, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (20-28, 11th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Monday, 7:30 p.m.

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Philadelphia hosts Dallas following Doncic's 40-point outing

Dallas Mavericks (26-23, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (30-18, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Monday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Mavericks -9.5; over/under is 86.

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