Basketball

Irving says he embraces all religions, defends right to post

NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving said Saturday he embraced all religions, defiantly defending his right to post whatever he believes after the owner of the Brooklyn Nets said he was disappointed that Irving appeared to back an antisemitic film.

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Bucks outlast Hawks 123-115 to maintain perfect record

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday each scored 34 points as the Milwaukee Bucks responded after falling behind in the fourth quarter to beat the Atlanta Hawks 123-115 on Saturday night and remain unbeaten.

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Mathurin helps Pacers top Nets 125-116

NEW YORK (AP) — Rookie Bennedict Mathurin scored a career-high 32 points, Tyrese Haliburton added 26 and the Indiana Pacers beat the Brooklyn Nets 125-116 on Saturday night. Mathurin, who had 27 points at Detroit on Oct.

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Hornets spoil Curry's homecoming again, beat Warriors in OT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets were coming off a 20-point road loss to the Orlando Magic, playing on the second night of a back-to-back and without their starting front court of LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier.

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AP source: Spurs waived Primo after allegation of exposure

A female former San Antonio Spurs employee has alleged that now-former Spurs guard Josh Primo exposed himself in her presence, a person with knowledge of the matter said Saturday night.

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Washington plays Boston for conference matchup

Washington Wizards (3-2, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (3-2, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Boston plays Washington in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams.

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Charlotte and Golden State to meet for out-of-conference game

Golden State Warriors (3-2, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (2-3, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 7 p.m.

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Brooklyn takes on Indiana, looks to end 3-game skid

Indiana Pacers (2-4, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (1-4, 13th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nets -11; over/under is 234.

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Maxey leads Philadelphia against Chicago after 44-point performance

Philadelphia 76ers (2-4, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (3-3, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Saturday, 8 p.m.

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Los Angeles takes on Denver, seeks to stop 5-game skid

Denver Nuggets (4-2, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (0-5, 15th in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Sunday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles enters the matchup with Denver as losers of five in a row.

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