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Raptors beat the Pelicans 119-106 as Barnes has 23 points and 12 assists

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Updated Mar 28, 4:18 AM ET

Scottie Barnes had 23 points and 12 assists, Jakob Poeltl had 18 points and 11 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-106 on Friday night. RJ Barrett, Sandro Mamukelashvili and J’Kobe Walter also scored 18 points apiece for the Raptors, and Brandon Ingram added 13.

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Lakers’ PA announcer Lawrence Tanter misses game because of ‘health matter’

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Updated Mar 28, 3:41 AM ET

When the Lakers hosted the Nets on Friday, there was an iconic deep voice missing inside of Crypto.com Arena. Longtime franchise public address announcer Lawrence Tanter wasn’t in attendance for Friday’s game as he recovered from a health matter, the team announced. Longtime franchise public address announcer Lawrence Tanter wasn’t in attendance for Friday’s game...

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New season, new vibes: Phoenix Mercury reveal 2026 promo schedule

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PHOENIX — New season means new promotions, and the Phoenix Mercury unveiled their slate of 2026 promos and theme nights that blend community with the franchise’s identity. Fans walk into the Mortgage Matchup Center for WNBA Finals Game 3 between the Phoenix Mercury and Las Vegas Aces in Phoenix on Oct.

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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 25 and the Thunder use a 22-0 second-half run to beat the Bulls 131-113

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Updated Mar 28, 1:24 AM ET

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder used a 22-0 second-half run to power a 131-113 win over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night. The usually efficient Gilgeous-Alexander made just 8 of 24 shots. Gilgeous-Alexander still scored at least 20 points for a record 134th consecutive game.

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Durant scored 25 points and leads fourth-quarter push as Rockets beat Grizzlies 119-109

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Updated Mar 28, 4:18 AM ET

Kevin Durant scored 25 points and led a fourth-quarter rally as the Houston Rockets pulled away from the Memphis Grizzlies with a 119-109 victory Friday night. Jabari Smith Jr. added 21 points and 16 rebounds and Amen Thompson had 18 points as Houston ended a two-game slide. Durant also had 10 assists.

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Yaxel Lendeborg takes over as Michigan tops Alabama in Sweet 16

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Updated Mar 28, 8:32 AM ET

Big Ten player of the year Yaxel Lendeborg put on an all-around showcase, putting up 23 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists to lead Michigan past Alabama 90-77 and into the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament.

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Pritchard and Tatum help Celtics beat the Hawks 109-102 without Brown

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Updated Mar 28, 6:46 AM ET

Payton Pritchard scored 36 points, Jayson Tatum had 26 points and 12 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Atlanta Hawks 109-102 on Friday night. Jalen Johnson scored 29 points and CJ McCollum had 21 for the Hawks, who came in 15-2 since the All-Star break, best in the Eastern Conference. Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 20 points but Atlanta's shooting touch faded as the game progressed after a strong start.

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WNBA’s Connecticut Sun will move to Houston after $300m sale to Fertitta family

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Updated Mar 28, 4:50 PM ET

The Fertitta family, who own the NBA’s Houston Rockets, are purchasing the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun with the intention of moving the team to Houston, PaperCity Magazine and ESPN reported Friday. The upcoming season will be the last the Sun play in Connecticut, their home since 2003, before relocating to Houston ahead of the 2027 season.

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Rice, Betts and UCLA advance to Elite Eight with 80-56 win over Minnesota in March Madness

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kiki Rice scored 21 points and Lauren Betts added 16 to help No. 1 seed UCLA beat fourth-seeded Minnesota 80-56 on Friday night in the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA Tournament. The Bruins (34-1) advanced to play either LSU or Duke in the Sacramento Regional 2 final on Sunday. UCLA led 34-29 at the half before outscoring Minnesota 19-12 in the third quarter to take a double-digits advantage the Bruins wouldn't relinquish. The Golden Gophers (24-9) were making their fir...

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Kawhi Leonard's jumper sends Clippers past Pacers 114-113 after they come from 24 down

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Updated Mar 28, 12:37 AM ET

Kawhi Leonard made a jumper with 0.4 seconds remaining, and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied from a 24-point deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 114-113 on Friday night. Leonard finished with 28 points, reaching 20 for the 50th straight game. Darius Garland led the Clippers with 30.

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NBA fines Timberwolves' Naz Reid $50,000 for questioning officials' integrity

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Updated Mar 28, 8:23 AM ET

The NBA fined Timberwolves big man Naz Reid $50,000 "for questioning the integrity of game officials" in Minnesota's 110-108 victory over the Houston Rockets 110-108 on Wednesday. Reid was hit with a technical foul and ejected with 4:13 left in overtime.

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