Basketball

Leonard has 28 points as Clippers rally late for 122-116 win over Rockets

HOUSTON (AP) — Kawhi Leonard had 28 points, and Paul George and James Harden each scored 21 as the Los Angeles Clippers rallied for a 122-116 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.

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Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 30 points, Jake LaRavia drops 19 in Grizzlies' 115-109 win over 76ers

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers played without injured All-Stars Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and a pair of pivotal role players.

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Bismack Biyombo appears to collapse during Thunder game at Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oklahoma City forward Bismack Biyombo appeared to collapse while standing in front of the Thunder bench during the second quarter of Wednesday night's game at the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Bey, Bogdanovic each score 23 points as Hawks recover, beat Cavaliers 112-101

ATLANTA (AP) — Saddiq Bey scored 23 points and the Atlanta Hawks recovered after losing a 21-point lead to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-101 on Wednesday night.

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Magic rally from 21 down to win 119-109 as Wizards tie franchise record with 16th straight loss

WASHINGTON (AP) — Franz Wagner scored 28 points, Paolo Banchero added 25 and the Orlando Magic rallied from a 21-point second-quarter deficit to beat Washington 119-109 on Wednesday night, handing the Wizards their 16th consecutive loss.

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Andrew Wiggins returns for Warriors after four-game absence for family matter

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State forward Andrew Wiggins returned from a four-game absence to deal with a family matter and was available for the Warriors when they hosted the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night.

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Victor Wembanyama ruled out of Spurs-Kings game Thursday with sprained ankle

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs have ruled rookie Victor Wembanyama out of their game against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night because of a sprained right ankle.

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Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley to miss at least 1 week with left ankle sprain

ATLANTA (AP) — Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Evan Mobley is expected to miss at least one week with a sprained left ankle.

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Jeff Peterson optimistic about building the Hornets into NBA's premier franchise despite long odds

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jeff Peterson made it clear he wants to turn the struggling Charlotte Hornets into one of the NBA’s premier franchises.

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Celtics and Nuggets to play in Abu Dhabi in October in two NBA preseason games

The Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets will play in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Oct. 4 and 6 in preseason games ahead of next season, the NBA announced Wednesday.

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