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Wembanyama, Spurs confirm that they're headed to France next season

Wembanyama, Spurs confirm that they're headed to France next season

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Victor Wembanyama sounds like he expects to be playing an NBA game — or two, perhaps — in his native France next season.
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Wembanyama's 33 points, 16 rebounds power the Spurs past Nets 122-115 in overtime

Wembanyama's 33 points, 16 rebounds power the Spurs past Nets 122-115 in overtime

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 33 points and 16 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs overcame 31 points by Brooklyn’s Cam Thomas and beat the Nets 122-115 in overtime Sunday night to snap a three-game skid.
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Banchero scores 29, Magic roll past skidding Raptors 111-96

Banchero scores 29, Magic roll past skidding Raptors 111-96

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 29 points and the Orlando Magic pulled away from Toronto for a 111-96 victory on Sunday night, handing the Raptors their seventh straight loss.
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Sam Hauser posts career bests of 30 points, 10 3-pointers as Celtics beat Wizards 130-104

Sam Hauser posts career bests of 30 points, 10 3-pointers as Celtics beat Wizards 130-104

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sam Hauser had career highs of 30 points and 10 3-pointers to help the short-handed Boston Celtics beat the Washington Wizards 130-104 on Sunday night.
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Kyrie Irving's running left-hander at the buzzer lifts Mavs over Nuggets 107-105

Kyrie Irving's running left-hander at the buzzer lifts Mavs over Nuggets 107-105

DALLAS (AP) — A floater, a runner, a hook shot, call it whatever. Maybe Kyrie Irving would settle for crucial game-winner.
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Bam Adebayo hits buzzer-beating 3 as the Heat topped the Pistons 104-101

Bam Adebayo hits buzzer-beating 3 as the Heat topped the Pistons 104-101

DETROIT (AP) — Bam Adebayo made a 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift the Miami Heat to a 104-101 win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday.
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Lillard, Portis pace Bucks past Suns 140-129 without Antetokounmpo

Lillard, Portis pace Bucks past Suns 140-129 without Antetokounmpo

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard had 31 points and 16 assists and Bobby Portis had 31 points and 10 rebounds to lead Milwaukee past the Phoenix Suns 140-129 on Sunday, as the Bucks hit 24 3-pointers to win without star Giannis Antetokounmpo .
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Bucks' Antetokounmpo out with hamstring soreness vs. Suns

Bucks' Antetokounmpo out with hamstring soreness vs. Suns

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks center Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns because of left hamstring soreness. Antetokounmpo is averaging 30.8 points, 11.2 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game.
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Curry scores 31 in return as Warriors defeat Lakers 128-121 despite 40 points from James

Curry scores 31 in return as Warriors defeat Lakers 128-121 despite 40 points from James

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stephen Curry belatedly celebrated his birthday by returning to the Golden State lineup and leading the Warriors to a much-needed victory.
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Sexton, Jazz to host Edwards and the Timberwolves

Minnesota Timberwolves (46-21, third in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (29-38, 12th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Monday, 9 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Western Conference foes Utah and Minnesota will play on Monday.
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