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Clark scores 18 and VCU secures 80-72 victory against George Washington
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jack Clark’s 18 points helped VCU defeat George Washington 80-72 on Wednesday night. Clark added nine rebounds for the Rams (20-5, 10-2 Atlantic 10 Conference). Zeb Jackson shot 3 of 5 from the field, including 3 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 7 from the line to add 15 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brunson hits go-ahead jumper, Towns scores 44 points in Knicks’ 149-148 OT win over Hawks
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson made the go-ahead jumper with 11.1 seconds left in overtime, Karl-Anthony Towns scored 44 points and the New York Knicks outlasted the Atlanta Hawks 149-148 on Wednesday night in a thrilling final game before the All-Star break for both teams. Towns reached 40 points in consecutive games for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jayson Tatum scores 32 points to help the Celtics beat the Spurs
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 32 points and 14 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the San Antonio Spurs 116-103 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory and seventh in eight games. Kristaps Porzingis added 29 points for Boston and Derrick White had 19 points, nine assists and seven rebounds in the final ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ellis’ 27 points off the bench helps the Kings hold on to beat Williamson and the Pelicans 119-111
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Keon Ellis hit seven 3-pointers during a 27-point performance, Zach LaVine scored 20 of his 23 points in the second half, and the Sacramento Kings beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-111 on Wednesday night. DeMar DeRozan scored 24 points and Malik Monk added 17 for the Kings, who broke open a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Julien scores 20, Arkansas State beats Southern Miss 101-67
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Kobe Julien’s 20 points helped Arkansas State defeat Southern Miss 101-67 on Wednesday night. Julien had three steals for the Red Wolves (19-7, 10-3 Sun Belt Conference). Joseph Pinion scored 15 points and added three steals. Derrian Ford went 5 of 8 from the field (3 for 5 from 3-point range) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maddox scores 26 off the bench, Xavier knocks off Providence 91-82
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Dante Maddox Jr. scored 26 points off of the bench to lead the Xavier Musketeers over the Providence Friars 91-82 on Wednesday night. Maddox shot 7 for 11 (6 for 9 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Musketeers (15-10, 7-7 Big East Conference). Zach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cunningham scores 29 points and Pistons beat Bulls for second straight night, 128-110
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Cade Cunningham scored 29 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Chicago Bulls 128-110 on Wednesday after dominating them the previous night. Tobias Harris and Ausar Thompson scored 19, and Jalen Duren added 16 points and 14 rebounds. The Pistons rolled into the All-Star break with their fourth straight win after blowing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wizards’ Malcolm Brogdon sprains left ankle in loss to Pacers
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon suffered a sprained left ankle in the fourth quarter of Washington’s 134-130 overtime loss to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night and had to be helped off the floor. Brogdon was hurt when he was fouled by Pascal Siakam on a drive to the basket. He sat on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL roundup: Sagueneens hold off Huskies, Phoenix blank Titan
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
SAGUENAY, Que. — Two goals from defenceman Jonathan Prud’homme powered the Chicoutimi Sagueneens to a 6-4 victory over the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Wednesday. Emmanuel Vermette also scored twice for the Sagueneens (29-12-9), while Peteris Bulans had a goal and an assist, and Nathan Lecompte also found the back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gilgeous-Alexander scores 32, and the Thunder rally from 21 down to beat Heat 115-101
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 32 points and nine assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied from a 21-point deficit to defeat the Miami Heat 115-101 on Wednesday night. Jalen Williams scored 18 points and Lu Dort added 17 for the Thunder, who won their seventh straight and improved to a league-best 44-9. Oklahoma City never led ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Without Antetokounmpo and Lillard, the Bucks beat the Timberwolves 103-101
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kyle Kuzma had 19 points and 13 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks won without All-Stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 103-101 on Wednesday night. Anthony Edwards’ jumper in the final seconds was off for Minnesota and Kuzma — playing his fourth game for Milwaukee after being acquired from ... Read More »
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