Basketball

Keon Johnson scores 18 points as Nets beat Hornets 104-83 to snap 7-game losing streak

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Keon Johnson led a balanced Brooklyn attack with 18 points, and the Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 104-83 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night.

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Hawks forward Jalen Johnson to have season-ending shoulder surgery on torn labrum

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta forward Jalen Johnson plans to have shoulder surgery and miss the remainder of the season, a major blow to the struggling Hawks ’ efforts to remain in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

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Caitlin Clark declines invite to a 3-point shootout at NBA All-Star weekend

Caitlin Clark is going to wait until Indianapolis hosts the WNBA All-Star weekend in July to enter her first 3-point contest as a pro.

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Lakers' Anthony Davis has abdominal strain and will get re-evaluated in about a week

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis strained his abdomen Tuesday and will be re-evaluated in about a week. Davis' injury occurred during the first quarter of the Lakers’ 118-104 loss at Philadelphia.

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Philadelphia hosts Sacramento after Maxey's 43-point performance

Sacramento Kings (24-22, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (18-27, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -7.

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Golden State and Oklahoma City face off for conference matchup

Oklahoma City Thunder (37-8, first in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (23-23, 11th in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -10; over/under is 228.

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Orlando faces Portland, looks to stop road losing streak

Orlando Magic (24-24, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (18-29, 13th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Thursday, 10 p.m.

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Houston faces Memphis on 4-game win streak

Houston Rockets (32-14, second in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (31-16, third in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Thursday, 9:30 p.m.

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Tyrese Maxey scores 43 to lift 76ers past Lakers

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored 43 points to lead a Philadelphia 76ers team without injured Joel Embiid and Paul George to a 118-104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.

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Bucks' Lillard greeted warmly by former team

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard got a warm welcome when the Milwaukee Bucks visited the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.

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