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Tatum and Brown carry Celtics to 115-101 win over Raptors

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Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum had 23 points and 13 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors 115-101 on Sunday. Neemias Queta had 18 points and seven rebounds, and Payton Pritchard scored 17 points for the Celtics, who won their third straight to move closer to clinching second place in the Eastern Conference. Ja’Kobe Walter led Toronto with 16 points, and Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett each had 15.

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Bucks outlast Grizzlies 131-115 in battle of short-handed teams

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Ryan Rollins scored 24 points and the Milwaukee Bucks withstood a triple-double from Memphis' Rayan Rupert to outlast the Grizzlies 131-115 in a Sunday afternoon matchup of short-handed, lottery-bound teams. Rupert established new career highs with 33 points and 10 assists, and he matched a career best with 10 rebounds. The 21-year-old Rupert entered Sunday averaging 4.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 0.8 assists.

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UCLA seniors Lauren Betts, Kiki Rice, Gabriela Jaquez check out for final time in title game

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Updated Apr 5, 10:38 PM ET

Lauren Betts, Kiki Rice and Gabriela Jaquez share an unforgettable moment as they leave the floor in the final minutes of UCLA's first NCAA women's basketball championship win in program history.

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Cooper Flagg, LeBron James make NBA history together in Lakers-Mavericks

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Updated Apr 6, 9:12 AM ET

On Sunday night, the injury-ravaged Los Angeles Lakers led by the ageless LeBron James faced the upward-trending Dallas Mavericks which boast the services of star rookie Cooper Flagg. As things stand, it looks as though the Mavericks will be getting the win over the Lakers, with Flagg, who’s been on a tear as of late, […] The post Cooper Flagg, LeBron James make NBA history together in Lakers-Mavericks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Donovan Mitchell scores 38 points, playoff-bound Cavaliers beat Pacers 117-108

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Updated Apr 6, 1:55 AM ET

Donovan Mitchell scored 23 of his 38 points in the second half, James Harden had 28 points and seven assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the injury-plagued Indiana Pacers 117-108 on Sunday night. Thomas Bryant added 14 points and 10 rebounds in his first start of the season for Cleveland, which didn’t take its initial lead until the third quarter. The playoff-bound Cavaliers (49-29) reduced their magic number for home-court advantage in the first round to one, despite resting their start...

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Putback at buzzer gives Mary Washington Division III title

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Colin Mitchell scored on a putback at the buzzer, and Mary Washington withstood an Emory rally for a 75-73 victory on Sunday in Indianapolis to win its first Division III championship, as the title-winning Eagles concluded their season with a 30-3 record.

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Kawhi Leonard scores 26 points to lead the Clippers to a 138-109 win over the Kings

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Updated Apr 6, 2:36 AM ET

Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped a two-game skid by beating the Sacramento Kings 138-109 on Sunday night to improve their playoff positioning. Leonard scored 13 points in the first quarter as the Clippers raced out to a double-digit lead and coasted against a Kings team playing out the string of a lost season. John Collins added 25 points, and Darius Garland and Kobe Sanders each had 17 for Los Angeles.

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Magic rally from 15 points down in the 2nd half and beat Pelicans 112-108

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Updated Apr 6, 2:30 AM ET

Desmond Bane scored 27 points and the Orlando Magic overcame a 15-point deficit in the second half in a 112-108 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night. The Magic extended their winning streak against the Pelicans to nine games, and Orlando won in New Orleans for the ninth straight time. The Magic's last loss to the Pelicans was on Dec. 23, 2021, in Orlando, and they last lost in New Orleans on Jan. 18, 2017.

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Hornets win their 4th straight behind 35 points from LaMelo Ball, beat the Timberwolves 122-108

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Updated Apr 6, 2:25 AM ET

LaMelo Ball scored 35 points and Miles Bridges added 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for the surging Charlotte Hornets in a 122-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. Coby White had 17 points for the Hornets (43-36), who shot 48.9% from the floor (45 for 92) on the way to their fourth straight win.

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Holmgren, Gilgeous-Alexander pace Thunder, who score season-high 146 points in rout of the Jazz

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Updated Apr 6, 1:35 AM ET

Chet Holmgren scored 21 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 20 and the Oklahoma City Thunder had a season-high point total to rout the Utah Jazz 146-111 on Sunday night. Gilgeous-Alexander sat out the fourth quarter with the Thunder in firm control. Cason Wallace scored 16 points and Jalen Williams added 15 for the Thunder, who increased their lead over the San Antonio Spurs to three games with four remaining in the race for the top seed in the playoffs.

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Nuggets end Spurs' win streak with 136-134 win in OT

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Updated Apr 5, 3:37 PM ET

Nikola Jokic had 40 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds, Christian Braun added 21 points and the Denver Nuggets beat San Antonio 136-134 in overtime Saturday to snap the Spurs’ 11-game winning streak. Cameron Johnson scored 17, Jamal Murray finished with 15 points and 10 assists and Aaron Gordon scored 15 for the Nuggets.

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Charlotte Hornets, Perkins says LaMelo Ball and coach Charles Lee are “not aligned”

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Kendrick Perkins claims LaMelo Ball and Charles Lee are far from being on the same page in Charlotte L'articolo Charlotte Hornets, Perkins says LaMelo Ball and coach Charles Lee are “not aligned” proviene da Sportando .

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Ime Udoka reflects on Rockets’ struggles in loss to Mavericks

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka addressed his team’s shooting woes after Saturday night’s 110-104 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. “We struggled to score… specifically there, we didn’t get the stops that we did the rest of the game,” Udoka said, referencing the 32-9 run that gave Dallas an early second-quarter edge. Despite the loss, […] The post Ime Udoka reflects on Rockets’ struggles in loss to Mavericks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Erik Spoelstra praises Heat’s physicality and execution after win over Pistons

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Erik Spoelstra highlighted Miami’s defensive effort as key in their 118-112 win over Detroit. “There were some great defensive possessions…tough rebounds,” he said, emphasizing the team’s commitment to controlling the paint and limiting second-chance opportunities. The Heat coach also credited his players’ clutch execution late in the game. “Jaime really settled in…he just got to […] The post Erik Spoelstra praises Heat’s physicality and execution after win over Pistons appeared first on Talk...

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Buzelis makes dunk of the year as Bulls rally past Magic

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Matas Buzelis scored 21 points, including 17 in the second half, and added a season-high seven assists to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 121-114 comeback victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday at the United Center. Buzelis’ free throws with 22.8 seconds left set up Isaac Okoro’s game-sealing dunk with four seconds remaining. Kevin […] The post Buzelis makes dunk of the year as Bulls rally past Magic appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Giannis’ buzzer-beater lifts Bucks past Hornets in thriller

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 30 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists, hitting a dramatic dunk with 4.7 seconds left to give the Milwaukee Bucks a 122-121 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday at Fiserv Forum. Kevin Porter Jr. initiated the play with a precise inbounds pass, setting up the game-winning alley-oop. Ryan Rollins led […] The post Giannis’ buzzer-beater lifts Bucks past Hornets in thriller appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Tessa Johnson 2026 NCAA tournament highlights

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Watch highlights from Tessa Johnson during her outstanding tournament run with South Carolina women's basketball as their point guard in the 2026 NCAA tournament. Johnson was named to the March Madness All-Tournament team after the Gamecocks' championship appearance.

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