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LeBron scores 25, D'Angelo Russell ties Lakers 3-pointers record in LA's 136-105 win over Hawks

LeBron scores 25, D'Angelo Russell ties Lakers 3-pointers record in LA's 136-105 win over Hawks

Greg Beacham, Associated Press  |  Posted March 18 - 10:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

LeBron James had 25 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds, and D'Angelo Russell scored 27 points while tying the Lakers' single-season record for 3-pointers in a 136-105 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Russell's six 3-pointers against the Hawks gave him 183 this season, passing Kobe Bryant's 180 in the 2005-06 season and tying Nick Van Exel's franchise record set in 1994-95. Anthony Davis had 22 points and 15 rebounds for the Lakers, who snapped a two-game skid with their 13th win in 20 games since losing in Atlanta in late January. Jalen Johnson scored 25 points in the Hawks' fourth loss in five games.
Jalen Brunson scores 34 points to lead the Knicks past the Warriors 119-112

Jalen Brunson scores 34 points to lead the Knicks past the Warriors 119-112

Josh Dubow, Associated Press  |  Posted March 18 - 10:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jalen Brunson scored 34 points and Miles McBride added a career-high 29 to lead the New York Knicks to their fourth straight win, 119-112 over the Golden State Warriors. The Knicks raced out to an 18-4 lead early in the game and never trailed as they earned just their fifth win in their last 19 meetings against the Warriors. Josh Hart had 10 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for his fifth triple-double in the past 21 games for New York. Stephen Curry scored 27 points to lead Golden State. The Warriors fell to 17-18 at home this season.
DeRozan scores 28 points as the Bulls edge the Trail Blazers 110-107

DeRozan scores 28 points as the Bulls edge the Trail Blazers 110-107

James Fegan, Associated Press  |  Updated March 18 - 9:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

DeMar DeRozan scored 28 points and Nikola Vucevic made a key hook shot with 9.3 seconds left, helping the Chicago Bulls edge the Portland Trail Blazers 110-107. Vucevic had 22 points and nine rebounds in Chicago's third win in four games. Ayo Dosunmu finished with 23 points and 10 assists. Anfernee Simons scored 12 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter for Portland. Deandre Ayton had 25 points and 15 rebounds. The Blazers lost for the seventh time in nine games.
Edwards scores 32 points, leads banged-up Timberwolves to 114-104 win at Utah

Edwards scores 32 points, leads banged-up Timberwolves to 114-104 win at Utah

John Coon, Associated Press  |  Posted March 18 - 9:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Anthony Edwards had 32 points, eight assists and seven rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves over the Utah Jazz 114-104. Naz Reid added 17 points on 7-of-12 shooting but did not play after halftime due to a head injury. Reid's absence further depleted a Minnesota frontcourt already missing Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns because of injuries. The Timberwolves scored 27 points off 17 turnovers and beat Utah for the second time in three days. Collin Sexton led the Jazz with 24 points. Lauri Markkanen had 22 points and 12 rebounds following a six-game absence due to a bruised right quadriceps. John Collins did not play in the fourth quarter while being evaluated for a concussion.
LeVert, Allen lead short-handed Cavs past Pacers 108-103

LeVert, Allen lead short-handed Cavs past Pacers 108-103

Phillip B. Wilson, Associated Press  |  Updated March 18 - 9:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen each scored 23 points and the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers fended off a late push from the Indiana Pacers for a 108-103 win. Cleveland played Monday night without three regular starters, including star guard Donovan Mitchell, as the Cavs fight to hold onto a top-three seed in the Eastern Conference. LeVert had 11 assists and eight rebounds. Allen had nine rebounds. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 19 points and 12 rebounds. All-Star Tyrese Haliburton had 14 points and 12 assists. Reserve guard T.J. McConnell scored 14.
Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr. post double-doubles and lead 76ers past Heat 98-91

Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr. post double-doubles and lead 76ers past Heat 98-91

Dan Gelston, Associated Press  |  Updated March 18 - 9:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tyrese Maxey had 30 points and 10 assists and Kelly Oubre Jr. had 22 points and 11 rebounds to help the Philadelphia 76ers hold off the Miami Heat 98-91 Monday night in a potential preview of an NBA play-in tournament game. Kyle Lowry survived a hard tumble over the scorer's table and scored 16 points for the Sixers in his first game against the Heat since they traded him in January. Bam Adebayo had 20 points and 13 rebounds for the Heat. Terry Rozier III scored 20 points. The Heat trailed by 14 entering the fourth but went on a 20-8 run and tied the game 85. The 76ers hit a pair of 3s to push ahead and win the game.
Brown scores 31 points, White gets 1st career triple-double in Celtics' 119-94 win over Detroit

Brown scores 31 points, White gets 1st career triple-double in Celtics' 119-94 win over Detroit

Ken Powtak, Associated Press  |  Updated March 18 - 9:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jaylen Brown scored 31 points in three quarters, Derrick White posted his first career triple-double and the NBA-best Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 119-94. Boston star Jayson Tatum missed the game because of a right ankle injury, but the Celtics had more than enough to make up for his absence. White had 22 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. He completed his triple-double when he passed to Payton Pritchard, who hit a 3-pointer with 6:25 to play. Pritchard had 23 points in the Celtics' sixth straight victory. Jaden Ivey led Detroit with 21 points.
Kings guard Kevin Huerter knocked out of game versus Grizzlies with shoulder injury

Kings guard Kevin Huerter knocked out of game versus Grizzlies with shoulder injury

The Associated Press  |  Posted March 18 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter left Monday night's game against Memphis with a left shoulder injury and was ruled out for the rest of the game. Huerter was attempting a layup 1:51 into the first quarter when Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane made contact with his left arm, sending him to the ground. Bane was called for a common foul. Huerter briefly remained on the floor before heading to the locker room while cradling his arm. He recorded a rebound, assist and steal before the injury.
Knicks forward OG Anunoby is out after elbow injury 'flared up'

Knicks forward OG Anunoby is out after elbow injury 'flared up'

The Associated Press  |  Posted March 18 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby left the team on its Western road trip after his surgically repaired right elbow flared up. Coach Tom Thibodeau said that Anunoby flew home after playing 33 minutes in a win at Sacramento on Saturday night in his third game back following surgery. Thibodeau said an MRI came back clean and that Anunoby is day to day. Thibodeau said Anunoby is unlikely to rejoin the team for the final game of a four-game trip on Thursday at Denver.
Pistons guard Evan Fournier has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for kicking the ball into the stands

Pistons guard Evan Fournier has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for kicking the ball into the stands

The Associated Press  |  Posted March 18 - 6:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Detroit Pistons guard Evan Fournier has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for kicking the ball into the stands. NBA executive vice president for basketball operations Joe Dumars, himself a former Pistons guard, announced the punishment. Detroit lost 104-101 to Miami on Saturday on Bam Adebayo's buzzer-beating 3-pointer. The 31-year-old Fournier then punted the game ball into the stands at Little Caesars Arena.
Celtics star Jayson Tatum sidelined Monday night vs Pistons with ankle injury

Celtics star Jayson Tatum sidelined Monday night vs Pistons with ankle injury

The Associated Press  |  Posted March 18 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum will miss Monday's game against the Detroit Pistons because of a right ankle injury. It's the fourth time the team's leading scorer will be sidelined this season. Tatum, who is averaging 27.1 points and also leads the team with 8.3 rebounds a game, will join Jrue Holiday as the two starters missing for the Celtics. Boston, which has the best record in the league, sat three starters in Sunday night's 26-point win at Washington.
Banged-up Cavaliers missing 3 starters with injuries, sign forward Marcus Morris Sr. to 10-day deal

Banged-up Cavaliers missing 3 starters with injuries, sign forward Marcus Morris Sr. to 10-day deal

Tom Withers, Associated Press  |  Posted March 18 - 9:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

Missing three regular starters with injuries, the Cleveland Cavaliers signed forward Marcus Morris Sr. to a 10-day contract to give them some depth. Morris played in 37 games earlier this season for Philadelphia before being traded to San Antonio on Feb. 8. The 34-year-old agreed to a buyout with the Spurs and was waived Feb. 29, allowing him to remain eligible for the postseason. It's possible he'll stay beyond his 10-day contract with the Cavs, who have been wrecked by injuries. All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell is still slowed by a knee bruise and the Cavs are also missing forward Evan Mobley and Max Strus with injuries. Cleveland is currently third in the Eastern Conference.
Dejounte Murray, De'Andre Hunter help Hawks beat Clippers 110-93 to snap 3-game skid

Dejounte Murray, De'Andre Hunter help Hawks beat Clippers 110-93 to snap 3-game skid

Joe Reedy, Associated Press  |  Updated March 17 - 10:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dejounte Murray scored 21 points, De'Andre Hunter added 20 and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Los Angeles Clippers 110-93 to snap a three-game losing streak. Jalen Johnson had 18 points and 12 rebounds, and Clint Capela added 15 points and 13 rebounds for the Hawks. Murray had five 3-pointers, marking a career-high fifth straight game he has knocked down at least four from beyond the arc. The Hawks were 17 for 34 on 3-pointers after tying a season high with 20 in Friday night's loss at Utah. Kawhi Leonard scored 28 points to lead the Clippers, and Paul George had 26. Los Angeles has lost four of its last five and is in fourth place  in the Western Conference.
Wembanyama, Spurs confirm that they're headed to France next season

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

The Associated Press  |  Posted March 17 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

in his native France next season. San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich confirmed Sunday night that the Spurs are heading to Paris next season, something that former Spurs guard Tony Parker revealed to French reporters several weeks ago. "We're going there," Popovich said. The comment about Paris came after San Antonio topped Brooklyn in Austin, in what was a home game for the Spurs. The NBA hasn't announced which teams will be playing in Paris next season.
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

Raul Dominguez, Associated Press  |  Updated March 17 - 9:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

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 to snap a three-game skid. Wembanyama added seven assists and seven blocks while collecting his 36th double-double in 60 games. The 7-foot-4 rookie center has five games of at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, five blocks and five assists. Dennis Schroder finished with 19 points and Mikal Bridges added 14 points for the Nets.
Banchero scores 29 as Magic beat skidding Raptors 111-96

Banchero scores 29 as Magic beat skidding Raptors 111-96

Dick Scanlon, Associated Press  |  Updated March 17 - 8:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Paolo Banchero scored 29 points and the Orlando Magic pulled away from Toronto for a 111-96 victory, handing the Raptors their seventh straight loss. Franz Wagner had 22 points, nine rebounds and five assists for Orlando, and his brother, Moritz, scored 14 points. The Magic improved to 8-2 in their last 10 games. Jordan Nwora led the injury-ravaged Raptors with 18 points, including 12 during a third-quarter burst. Gary Trent Jr. scored 15 points, and Immanuel Quickley and Bruce Brown each had 12.
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

Ian Nicholas Quillen, Associated Press  |  Updated March 17 - 7:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

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. Jayson Tatum also scored 30 points with six 3-pointers as the NBA-leading Celtics hit 24 shots from beyond the arc in a game in which they never trailed despite missing three starters. Jordan Poole scored 31 points for the NBA-worst Wizards, who were without four starters.
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

Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press  |  Updated March 17 - 5:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kyrie Irving hit a running left-handed shot at the buzzer, capping a wild final 26 seconds and giving the Dallas Mavericks a 107-105 victory over the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets rallied from 13 points down midway through the fourth quarter and went ahead on Jamal Murray's tiebreaking 3-pointer with 26 seconds remaining. Luka Doncic answered almost immediately on the inbounds pass after a timeout, hitting from several feet behind the arc for a 105-105 tie. Denver had a five-game road winning streak stopped. Doncic scored 37 points and Irving had 24. Murray scored 23 points, while the Mavs frustrated Jokic into a 6-of-16 shooting day. Jokic had 16 points and 11 rebounds.
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

Dave Hogg, Associated Press  |  Updated March 17 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bam Adebayo made a 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift the Miami Heat to a 104-101 win over the Detroit Pistons. Cade Cunningham missed a 3-pointer for Detroit with 9 seconds left and Terry Rozier sprinted up the court with the rebound. He couldn't get to the basket, so he tossed the ball to Adebayo, who made his third 3-pointer in the last three games. Duncan Robinson scored a season-high 30 points for Miami on 10-for-15 shooting. Evan Fournier scored a season-high 18 for the Pistons.
Lillard, Portis pace Bucks past Suns 140-129 without Antetokounmpo

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

Jim Hoehn, Associated Press  |  Updated March 17 - 3:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

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 as the Bucks hit 24 3-pointers to win without star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Antetokounmpo was out Sunday with left hamstring soreness. He missed just his fourth game of the season and first since March 4, when he was out with Achilles tendinitis. Khris Middleton added 22 points for Milwaukee in his first game back after missing 16 games with a sprained left ankle. Bradley Beal had 28 points, Grayson Allen had 25 points and Devin Booker scored 23 for Phoenix.