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Young scores season-high 43 points as Hawks continue home dominance over Booker-led Suns, 122-117

Young scores season-high 43 points as Hawks continue home dominance over Booker-led Suns, 122-117

ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young scored a season-high 43 points and the Atlanta Hawks overcame Devin Booker's 35 points to beat Phoenix 122-117 on Tuesday night and snap the Suns' three-game winning streak.
76ers stumble against Thunder, season slipping away without injured Embiid, Maxey, George

76ers stumble against Thunder, season slipping away without injured Embiid, Maxey, George

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Full of championship ambition, the 76ers’ slogan for this season was “Made for This.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 32 as the Thunder beat the short-handed 76ers 118-102

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 32 as the Thunder beat the short-handed 76ers 118-102

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points and Jalen Williams had 24 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 118-102 win over a Philadelphia 76ers team missing three All-Stars on Tuesday night.
Breanna Stewart given franchise tag by New York Liberty for second straight year

Breanna Stewart given franchise tag by New York Liberty for second straight year

New York's Breanna Stewart was one of a handful of players given the franchise tag by their WNBA teams, meaning they can't sign a contract directly with anyone else.
The Pistons - yes, the Pistons - are emerging as a serious surprise story in the NBA this season

The Pistons - yes, the Pistons - are emerging as a serious surprise story in the NBA this season

They lead the NBA in wins so far in January. They'll have a winning record at the midpoint of the season. They've won five of their last six games at home, and they've also won five of their last six games on the road.
Kawhi Leonard in no hurry to end minutes restriction as he works his way back with the Clippers

Kawhi Leonard in no hurry to end minutes restriction as he works his way back with the Clippers

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard is in no rush to break free of the minutes restriction he’s been playing under since making his season debut recently. “I’m taking my time,” the Los Angeles Clippers superstar said.
Harden's big 3rd quarter helps Clippers rally past Heat 109-98

Harden's big 3rd quarter helps Clippers rally past Heat 109-98

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — James Harden scored 13 of his 26 points in a third-quarter revival that rallied the Los Angeles Clippers past the Miami Heat 109-98 on Monday night, snapping a two-game skid.
Lakers, Clippers return to their home courts after days of fire devastation across Los Angeles

Lakers, Clippers return to their home courts after days of fire devastation across Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Knox and Kai Redick are two basketball-obsessed kids who had amassed a big collection of NBA jerseys, trading cards and autographs thanks to their dad's careers as a shooting guard, a podcaster and the coach of the Los Angeles Lake

Utah takes on Charlotte after overtime win

Charlotte Hornets (8-28, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (10-28, 14th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Wednesday, 9 p.m.

Los Angeles and Miami meet in non-conference matchup

Miami Heat (20-18, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (20-16, seventh in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Miami travels to Los Angeles for a non-conference matchup.