Basketball

Strus, Garland each score 22 points, Cavaliers hand Pistons 17th straight loss

DETROIT (AP) — Max Strus and Darius Garland each scored 22 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers handed the Detroit Pistons their 17th straight loss, 110-101 on Saturday. “That was a physical game,” said Strus, who scored 14 points in the second half.

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Towns scores 28, Gobert has season-high 26 and Timberwolves beat Hornets 123-117

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns scored 28 points, Rudy Gobert had a season-high 26 and grabbed 12 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves finished strong to beat the Charlotte Hornets 123-117 on Saturday.

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Doncic returns to Mavericks' lineup after birth of child, but Irving sits with foot injury

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic returned to the Mavericks’ lineup Saturday night against Oklahoma City after missing a game following the birth of a daughter, but fellow star guard Kyrie Irving was sidelined by a foot injury.

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Clippers edge Warriors 113-112 on George's 3-pointer with 9 seconds remaining for 1st lead of game

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers only led for 9.2 seconds against the Golden State Warriors. That was all the time they needed.

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Nets' Ben Simmons likely out at least 2 more weeks after epidural injection in back

NEW YORK (AP) — Ben Simmons is expected to miss at least two more weeks as the Brooklyn Nets guard works his way back from his latest back injury.

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Chicago takes on New Orleans after overtime win

New Orleans Pelicans (11-9, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (6-14, 13th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Pelicans -4; over/under is 220.