Basketball

Magic snap 5-game losing streak, beating injury-depleted Pelicans 115-88

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Franz Wagner scored 27 points and the Orlando Magic broke a five-game losing streak, never trailing in a 115-88 victory over the injury-depleted New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. Mo Wagner added 17 points for Orlando.

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Raptors rookie Ja'Kobe Walter out again after re-spraining shoulder

TORONTO — Toronto Raptors rookie Ja’Kobe Walter has re-sprained his right acromioclavicular joint. The injury occurred in the third quarter of Toronto’s 122-107 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday.

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San Antonio hosts Utah in conference showdown

Utah Jazz (1-7, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (4-5, 12th in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Western Conference foes San Antonio and Utah will play on Saturday.

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Milwaukee visits New York on 4-game road slide

Milwaukee Bucks (2-6, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (3-4, sixth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knicks -7.5; over/under is 225.

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Minnesota and Portland meet for conference matchup

Portland Trail Blazers (3-6, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (5-3, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Timberwolves -12; over/under is 221.

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Spurs unsure when Popovich will return after recent medical episode

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs are unsure when, or if, Gregg Popovich will return as coach this season. Popovich suffered an undisclosed medical episode last Saturday about 2 1/2 hours prior to the Spurs' home game against Minnesota.

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Timberwolves hand Bulls their fourth straight loss with 135-119 win

CHICAGO (AP) — Anthony Edwards had 33 points, eight rebounds and six assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Chicago Bulls 135-119 on Thursday night. Minnesota rallied from a 13-point deficit.

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Spurs beat Trail Blazers 118-105, with Popovich missing his 4th straight game

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Keldon Johnson and Malaki Branham had 17 points each and the San Antonio Spurs beat Portland 118-105 on Thursday night in their fourth game without coach Gregg Popovich.

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76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey out with hamstring injury

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The trio of 76ers stars looked majestic on opening night as their images covered the arena’s 4K kinetic scoreboard. Joel Embiid palmed a basketball. Tyrese Maxey in the middle appeared ready to burst off the screen for a dunk.

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Anthony Edwards stars as the Timberwolves rally past the Bulls 135-119

CHICAGO (AP) — Anthony Edwards had 33 points, eight rebounds and six assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Chicago Bulls 135-119 on Thursday night. Minnesota rallied from a 13-point deficit.

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