Basketball

Davis, Lakers set for matchup with the Kings

Los Angeles Lakers (13-17, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (16-13, sixth in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m.

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Clippers host the Hornets in non-conference play

Charlotte Hornets (8-23, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (18-14, fifth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles and Charlotte play in non-conference action.

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Ball, Oubre lead Hornets past Kings to halt 8-game skid

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — LaMelo Ball scored 16 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter and the Charlotte Hornets held off the Sacramento Kings 125-119 on Monday night to stop an eight-game losing streak.

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Murray hits late free throws, lifts Hawks over Magic 126-125

ATLANTA (AP) — Dejounte Murray hit a pair of decisive free throws with 1.3 seconds left, Trae Young had 37 points and 13 assists, and the Atlanta Hawks held off the Orlando Magic 126-125 on Monday night to snap their six-game winning streak.

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Paul scores season-high 28, Suns roll past Lakers 130-104

PHOENIX (AP) — It looked like Father Time might be making some gains on the 37-year-old Chris Paul over the past few months. The 12-time All-Star proved on Monday night he's not going down without a fight.

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Antetokounmpo's 42 points leads Bucks past Pelicans 128-119

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jrue Holiday frustrated former teammate Zion Williamson like few NBA guards can and drained a momentum-changing, late-game shot for good measure.

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Harris, Embiid carry 76ers past Raptors 104-101 in overtime

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tobias Harris hit a 3-pointer in overtime that put Philadelphia ahead to stay, and Joel Embiid had 28 points, 11 rebounds and four assists as the 76ers extended their winning streak to a season-best five games with a 104-101 win o

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Gilgeous-Alexander hits game-winner as Thunder edge Blazers

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Just when it appeared it might be “Dame Time,” Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stole the show.

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Edwards leads Timberwolves past flustered Mavericks 116-106

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards had 27 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 116-106 victory on Monday over the unglued Dallas Mavericks, who lost star Luca Doncic and coach Jason Kidd to successive ejections

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Murray hits winning free throws, Hawks end Magic's streak

ATLANTA (AP) — Dejounte Murray hit two decisive free throws with 1.3 seconds left, Trae Young had 37 points and 13 assists, and the Atlanta Hawks held off the Orlando Magic 126-125 Monday night to snap their six-game winning streak.

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