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Nikola Jokic says the surging New York Knicks are a 'top-5 candidate' to win the NBA title

Nikola Jokic says the surging New York Knicks are a 'top-5 candidate' to win the NBA title

NEW YORK (AP) — Two years after he won an NBA title, Nikola Jokic views the surging New York Knicks as a “top-five candidate” to end their 52-year championship drought.
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Washington leads the Mavericks to a 137-136 victory over the Pelicans

Washington leads the Mavericks to a 137-136 victory over the Pelicans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — P.J.
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Leonard, Powell fuel 4th-quarter push as Clippers beat Wembanyama, Spurs, 128-116

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell had 27 points each and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied to beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-116 on Wednesday night.
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Brunson has 30 points and 15 assists as Knicks beat slumping Nuggets 122-112 for 5th straight win

Brunson has 30 points and 15 assists as Knicks beat slumping Nuggets 122-112 for 5th straight win

NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson had 30 points and 15 assists, OG Anunoby scored 23 points and the New York Knicks beat the Denver Nuggets 122-112 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory.
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Maxey scores 30 points and 76ers top Kings 117-104 for their 4th straight victory

Maxey scores 30 points and 76ers top Kings 117-104 for their 4th straight victory

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored 30 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers past the Sacramento Kings 117-104 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory.
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Kristaps Porzingis finishes with 34 points, carrying Celtics over Bulls 122-100

Kristaps Porzingis finishes with 34 points, carrying Celtics over Bulls 122-100

BOSTON (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis scored 26 of his season-high 34 points in the first half, and the Boston Celtics coasted to a 122-100 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.
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Raptors rout the NBA-worst Wizards 106-82 for their 5th straight victory

Raptors rout the NBA-worst Wizards 106-82 for their 5th straight victory

WASHINGTON (AP) — Scottie Barnes scored 24 points and the Toronto Raptors beat NBA-worst Washington 106-82 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory and the Wizards' 15th loss in a row.
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Donovan Mitchell scores 34 points, Cavaliers never trail in 126-106 win over Heat

Donovan Mitchell scores 34 points, Cavaliers never trail in 126-106 win over Heat

MIAMI (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 34 points, Ty Jerome added 20 off the bench and the Cleveland Cavaliers never trailed in a 126-106 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.
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Siakam scores 37, Haliburton adds 30 points and 8 assists to lead Pacers past Pistons 133-119

Siakam scores 37, Haliburton adds 30 points and 8 assists to lead Pacers past Pistons 133-119

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 37 points, Tyrese Haliburton had 30 points and eight assists, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Detroit Pistons 133-119 on Wednesday night.
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Keon Johnson scores 18 points as Nets beat Hornets 104-83 to snap 7-game losing streak

Keon Johnson scores 18 points as Nets beat Hornets 104-83 to snap 7-game losing streak

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Keon Johnson led a balanced Brooklyn attack with 18 points, and the Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 104-83 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night.
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