Basketball

Paul scores season-high 28, Suns roll past Lakers 130-104

PHOENIX (AP) — It looked like Father Time might be making some gains on the 37-year-old Chris Paul over the past few months. The 12-time All-Star proved on Monday night he's not going down without a fight.

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Antetokounmpo's 42 points leads Bucks past Pelicans 128-119

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jrue Holiday frustrated former teammate Zion Williamson like few NBA guards can and drained a momentum-changing, late-game shot for good measure.

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Harris, Embiid carry 76ers past Raptors 104-101 in overtime

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tobias Harris hit a 3-pointer in overtime that put Philadelphia ahead to stay, and Joel Embiid had 28 points, 11 rebounds and four assists as the 76ers extended their winning streak to a season-best five games with a 104-101 win o

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Gilgeous-Alexander hits game-winner as Thunder edge Blazers

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Just when it appeared it might be “Dame Time,” Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stole the show.

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Edwards leads Timberwolves past flustered Mavericks 116-106

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards had 27 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 116-106 victory on Monday over the unglued Dallas Mavericks, who lost star Luca Doncic and coach Jason Kidd to successive ejections

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Murray hits winning free throws, Hawks end Magic's streak

ATLANTA (AP) — Dejounte Murray hit two decisive free throws with 1.3 seconds left, Trae Young had 37 points and 13 assists, and the Atlanta Hawks held off the Orlando Magic 126-125 Monday night to snap their six-game winning streak.

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Spurs rout Rockets 124-105 with 26 from Vassell

HOUSTON (AP) — Devin Vassell had 26 points and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 124-105 rout of the Houston Rockets on Monday night to snap a two-game skid.

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Mitchell scores 23, Cavs blast Jazz, improve to 15-2 at home

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell wasn't seeking revenge. He still has several close friends on the Utah Jazz, tight teammates he stays in touch with regularly on a group text. On Monday night, Mitchell showed he's doing fine since leaving them.

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Chicago takes on Miami on 4-game slide

Chicago Bulls (11-18, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (16-15, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Chicago comes into the matchup against Miami after losing four straight games.

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Toronto faces Philadelphia, looks to break road slide

Toronto Raptors (13-17, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (16-12, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Monday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : 76ers -7; over/under is 219.

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