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Nets losing streak reaches three games after falling 113-98 to Pistons
Malik Beasley scored 23 points, Cade Cunningham had 13 points, five assists and five rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons won their fifth straight game, 113-98 over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
Karl-Anthony Towns returns to lineup, helps Knicks snap losing streak with 112-98 win over Raptors
The Knicks snapped their three-game losing streak with a 112-98 win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night at the Garden.
Cavaliers beat Thunder in clash of NBA’s top teams
The NBA's best offense beat the NBA's best defense, in a game with 30 lead changes and no double-digit leads.
Magic’s Paolo Banchero reportedly to return to lineup this week
Banchero has been out since before Halloween with a torn oblique but is expected to return Thursday (Timberwolves) or Friday (Bucks).
Dwight Howard’s ‘Free Palestine’ Tweet Delete Claim False, NBA Says
Dwight Howard isn’t telling the truth, at least according to the NBA. The eight-time NBA All Star recently said he was told to delete a 2014 tweet supporting Palestine during a call with league commissioner Adam Silver. That claim is “categorically false” and Silver did not contact the former Orlando Magic star, NBA spokesman Mike …
NHL postpones Los Angeles Kings’ home game against Calgary due to wildfires
The two hockey teams were scheduled to play Wednesday night at the Kings’ downtown arena. The NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers are scheduled to host the Charlotte Hornets in the same arena on Thursday night.
Bradley Beal has not waived no-trade clause, not discussing trade options with Suns after benching
Bradley Beal has a no-trade clause in his contract that he first signed with the Washington Wizards, and he has no interest in waiving that yet.
Fires postpone Wednesday’s Kings-Flames game at Crypto.com Arena. Lakers set to play there Thursday
The NHL postpones Wednesday night's scheduled game between the Kings and the Calgary Flames at Crypto.com Arena because of the wildfires burning in L.A. County.
Kawhi Leonard stepping away from Clippers to be with family impacted by Los Angeles fires
Kawhi Leonard will miss at least Wednesday night’s game against the Nuggets in Denver.
Kerr identifies issues behind Warriors’ poor free throws, layups
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr identified the issues causing the team's struggles at free-throw shooting and layups this season.
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Injured Magic All-Star Paolo Banchero reportedly expected to return to court this week
Banchero has been sidelined with an oblique injury.
Milwaukee Bucks move Khris Middleton to bench
Doc Rivers will stick with a starting five of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Brook Lopez, Andre Jackson, and Taurean Prince.