Basketball

Zubac returns and starts for Clippers, Herro a late scratch for Heat with headache

MIAMI (AP) — Ivica Zubac is back for the Los Angeles Clippers. Tyler Herro was out for the Miami Heat. The Clippers got their starting center back on Sunday, with Zubac in the lineup again after a nine-game absence because of a strained right calf.

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Franz Wagner dominates second half as Magic pulls away to beat Pistons 111-99

DETROIT (AP) — Franz Wagner scored 27 of his career-high-matching 38 points in the second half as the Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 111-99 for their third straight win on Sunday. “(Franz) was incredible.

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Doc Rivers' first win as Bucks coach means he'll lead East All-Stars after huge rally to beat Mavs

DALLAS (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo looked up in slight amazement when told Doc Rivers had just clinched coaching in the All-Star Game.

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Fox leads Sacramento against Cleveland after 41-point game

Sacramento Kings (29-19, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (31-16, third in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Monday, 7 p.m.

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Milwaukee faces Utah after Antetokounmpo's 48-point game

Milwaukee Bucks (33-16, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (24-26, 10th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Sunday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Jazz -1; over/under is 247.

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Golden State takes on Brooklyn after Curry's 60-point game

Golden State Warriors (21-25, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (20-28, 11th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Monday, 7:30 p.m.

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Philadelphia hosts Dallas following Doncic's 40-point outing

Dallas Mavericks (26-23, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (30-18, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Monday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Mavericks -9.5; over/under is 86.

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James, Lakers pull away for 113-105 win to end Knicks' nine-game winning streak

NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James scored 24 points and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away down the stretch to beat New York 113-105 Saturday night, snapping the Knicks' nine-game winning streak.

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Mitchell, Mobley help Cavaliers stand tall against Wembanyama, Spurs for 5th straight win, 117-101

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama has received a lot of attention during his stellar rookie season, but the Cleveland Cavaliers' big men wanted to remind everyone they are pretty good, too.

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Domantas Sabonis, De’Aaron Fox lead Kings past Bulls for 123-115 victory

CHICAGO (AP) — There is nothing complex about Domantas Sabonis' impressive consistency this season. “Just trying to stay ready, trying to keep my body right,” he said. “And I love the game." Sure looks that way.

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