NBA: West-leading Nuggets whip Grizzlies

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, drives past Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr., back right, and guard Desmond Bane in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 25, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 29 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, Christian Braun scored 17 and…

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NBA: Pelicans beat Clippers to tighten race for No. 4 seed

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts after a basket against Los Angeles Clippers guard Amir Coffey (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, March 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton) NEW ORLEANS — Zion Williamson snagged an inbound pass in the backcourt with just less than 4…

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NBA: Timberwolves rally to beat Clippers, Kawhi Leonard injured

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) takes an off-balance shot against Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann (14), forward Paul George (13) and guard Norman Powell (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) LOS ANGELES — Anthony Edwards scored 37 points,…

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NBA: Steph Curry cleared for on-court work after ankle sprain

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry limps off the court during the second half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Thursday, March 7, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry was cleared Tuesday to resume on-court activity as he recovers from his latest right ankle…

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NBA: Bulls’ Zach LaVine, Lonzo Ball making progress

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, center, slaps hands with teammate Julian Phillips during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Los Angeles, Saturday, March 9, 2024. LaVine said Saturday that his recovery from season-ending surgery on his right foot is ahead of schedule. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer) LOS ANGELES…

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NBA: Spurs, without Wembanyama, rout Steph Curry-less Warriors

San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Saturday, March 9, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) SAN FRANCISCO — Keldon Johnson had 22 points and 11 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat a Golden State Warriors team playing…

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NBA: Nuggets complete season sweep of Celtics

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, looks to pass the ball as Boston Celtics forward Xavier Tillman, center, and guard Jrue Holiday defend in the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) DENVER— Sometimes, Nikola Jokic’s triple-double is as meaningful as it is magical. That was…

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NBA: Timberwolves sweep season series vs Trail Blazers

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns (32) goes to the basket against Portland Trail Blazers center Duop Reath (26) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 4, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn) MINNEAPOLIS — Rudy Gobert had 25 points and 16 rebounds for his 43rd double-double of the season, Michael Conley…

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NBA: Why no other player may ever join LeBron’s 40,000-point club

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James tosses powder in the air prior to an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Never say never. There’s a slim chance that someone will one day join LeBron James in the NBA’s 40,000-point club. James crossed the…

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LeBron reaches 40,000 points, extends NBA scoring record

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, scores as Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., defends, becoming the first NBA player to reach 40,000 points in a career, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) LOS ANGELES — LeBron James reached 40,000…

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