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Emotional Carter acknowledges contentious exit from Toronto as Raptors retire former star's jersey

TORONTO (AP) — An emotional Vince Carter acknowledged his contentious exit from Toronto as his No. 15 jersey became the first number retired by the Raptors in a halftime ceremony during Saturday’s game against Sacramento.

Barrett scores 31, Boucher has season-high 24 in Raptors' 131-128 overtime win over Kings

TORONTO (AP) — RJ Barrett scored 31 points, Chris Boucher had a season-high 24, and the Toronto Raptors snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Sacramento Kings 131-128 in overtime on Saturday night.
Canada's Barrett scores 31 points as Raptors hold off Kings for 131-128 overtime win

Canada's Barrett scores 31 points as Raptors hold off Kings for 131-128 overtime win

TORONTO — RJ Barrett of Mississauga, Ont., had 31 points and was a rebound shy of a double-double as the Toronto Raptors held off the Sacramento Kings for a 131-128 overtime win on Saturday.
Johnson and Paul lead Spurs past Timberwolves 113-103 as Popovich misses game with illness

Johnson and Paul lead Spurs past Timberwolves 113-103 as Popovich misses game with illness

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Keldon Johnson had 25 points, Chris Paul added 15 points and 13 assists, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-103 on Saturday night without coach Gregg Popovich, who missed the game due to illness.
Mitchell's last-second jumper helps Cavs stay unbeaten with 114-113 win at Milwaukee

Mitchell's last-second jumper helps Cavs stay unbeaten with 114-113 win at Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points including a jumper with three-tenths of a second left and the Cleveland Cavaliers remained unbeaten with a 114-113 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.
NBA considering All-Star Game changes again, including getting away from the 'traditional' format

NBA considering All-Star Game changes again, including getting away from the 'traditional' format

The NBA is considering changing the format for the All-Star Game that will be played in San Francisco later this season, Commissioner Adam Silver said Saturday night.
Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 27 points in the Grizzlies' 124-107 victory over the 76ers

Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 27 points in the Grizzlies' 124-107 victory over the 76ers

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 27 points and the Memphis Grizzlies rolled to a 124-107 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Jay Huff added 20 points, and Ja Morant had 18.
Vince Carter's No. 15 jersey retired by Toronto Raptors in mid-game ceremony

Vince Carter's No. 15 jersey retired by Toronto Raptors in mid-game ceremony

TORONTO — Vince Carter hoped Toronto Raptors fans could embrace his complicated legacy with the team during his jersey retirement ceremony. They did not let him down.
Pacers lose backup Isaiah Jackson to season-ending Achilles tendon injury

Pacers lose backup Isaiah Jackson to season-ending Achilles tendon injury

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Pacers forward Isaiah Jackson will miss the rest of this season after tearing his right Achilles tendon in Friday night’s 125-118 loss at New Orleans, team officials announced Saturday night.
Hornets' Lee: We need to find out if Ball can guard 1-on-1 after fouling out twice

Hornets' Lee: We need to find out if Ball can guard 1-on-1 after fouling out twice

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball has been tearing it up offense this season. Now new Hornets coach Charles Lee wants Ball to prove he can do it on defense, too.