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Cavaliers crush Knicks 142-105, extend winning streak to six
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points, Evan Mobley added 21 and the Cleveland Cavaliers bullied the New York Knicks from the start Friday night, winning 142-105 in a matchup of two of the Eastern Conference’s top teams. Only the Cavs looked elite, winning their sixth straight and improving the NBA’s best record to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL Roundup: Dickinson’s four-point night lifts Knights past Steelheads 4-3 in OT
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
LONDON, Ont. — Sam Dickinson scored twice — including the overtime winner — and added two assists to lead the London Knights past the Brampton Steelheads 4-3 on Friday in the Ontario Hockey League. Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Easton Cowan and Kasper Halttunen also scored, while Denver Barkey pitched in with two assists. Knights goaltender ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!West-leading Thunder beat the Jazz 130-107 for 8th victory in 9 games
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 21 points and the West-leading Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Utah Jazz 130-107 on Friday night for their eighth victory in nine games. Chet Holmgren added 20 points for the Thunder. Jalen Williams had 18 points, and Isaiah Hartenstein grabbed 13 rebounds. John Collins scored 26 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley power East-leading Cavaliers to 142-105 blowout of Knicks
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points, Evan Mobley added 21 and the Cleveland Cavaliers bullied the New York Knicks from the start Friday night, winning 142-105 in a matchup of two of the Eastern Conference’s top teams. Only the Cavs looked elite, winning their sixth straight and improving the NBA’s best record to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Slow start, no Jakob Poeltl costs Toronto Raptors in 120-111 overtime loss
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors were missing two things against the Miami Heat: a solid effort in the first quarter and Jakob Poeltl. RJ Barrett of Mississauga, Ont., scored 23 of his 29 points after halftime as the Toronto Raptors rallied against the Heat but ultimately lost to Miami 120-111 in overtime on Friday. Barrett ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen hurts right hand in rout of Knicks, expected to undergo MRI
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cavaliers’ latest blowout victory included an unexpected bump. Center Jarrett Allen hurt his right hand at some point in the first half of Cleveland’s 142-105 rout of the New York Knicks on Friday night, an injury that could leave the NBA’s top team without one of its key players. Allen is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fulks’ 21 lead Milwaukee over Youngstown State 84-74
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Themus Fulks scored 21 points as Milwaukee beat Youngstown State 84-74 on Friday night. Fulks had 10 assists for the Panthers (19-9, 12-5 Horizon League). AJ McKee scored 20 points while going 6 of 8 from the floor, including 4 for 4 from 3-point range, and 4 for 5 from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suder’s 22 lead Miami (OH) over Kent State 96-92 in OT
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — Peter Suder scored 22 points to lead Miami (OH) and Eian Elmer knocked down the game-winning 3-pointer with 21 seconds left in the overtime as the RedHawks took down Kent State 96-92 on Friday night. Suder had five rebounds and six assists for the RedHawks (20-7, 11-3 Mid-American Conference). Elmer shot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cade Cunningham has 25 points and 12 assists and Pistons use big run to beat Spurs 125-110
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 12 assists and keyed a 19-0 run as the Detroit Pistons won their fifth straight game, 125-110 over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. Cunningham scored seven points during the run that started during the final minute of the first half and carried over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kyrie Irving scores 35 points to help the Mavericks beat the Pelicans 111-103 for 3rd straight win
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 35 points, P.J. Washington Jr. had 20 of his 24 points in the first half and the Dallas Mavericks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-103 on Friday night for their third straight victory. Irving hit 11 of 22 shots from the floor, hitting 5 of 12 3-pointers, and all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kuzma scores 19, Middleton misses last-second 3 in 1st Bucks-Wizards game since they were swapped
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kyle Kuzma’s return to Washington led to a confusing moment with a couple of former teammates. “One time in the first quarter, it might have been Alex (Sarr), he might have blocked a shot. Bilal (Coulibaly) came over to dap him up,” Kuzma said. “Then I dapped up Bilal, just by instinct. ... Read More »
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