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Claims of tampering abound in college basketball. Getting it under control won't be easy

Claims of tampering abound in college basketball. Getting it under control won't be easy

The celebration was still fresh. Florida Atlantic's players had gleefully cut down nets to mark their first-ever trip to the Final Four .
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Pelicans scratch Zion Williamson from Pistons matchup, Brandon Ingram is questionable

Pelicans scratch Zion Williamson from Pistons matchup, Brandon Ingram is questionable

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been scratched from the lineup for Thursday night's home game against the Detroit Pistons. An injury report released by the Pelicans on Thursday said Williamson is being held out for rest.
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The NBA's In-Season Tournament is finally set to begin, giving teams another trophy shot

The NBA's In-Season Tournament is finally set to begin, giving teams another trophy shot

Someone asked San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich this week about the chances the Spurs and rookie Victor Wembanyama have of winning the NBA Finals this year. Popovich politely laughed. “Talking about the Spurs and the finals is premature,” he said.
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Lakers hold off Clippers 130-125 in OT to snap an 11-game losing streak in the Los Angeles rivalry

Lakers hold off Clippers 130-125 in OT to snap an 11-game losing streak in the Los Angeles rivalry

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 35 points and 11 rebounds, Austin Reaves scored seven of his 15 points in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped an 11-game losing streak against the Los Angeles Clippers with a 130-125 victory Wednesday night
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Milwaukee takes on New York in conference showdown

New York Knicks (2-3, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (2-2, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: New York visits Milwaukee for an Eastern Conference matchup.
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Miami faces Washington, aims to halt 4-game slide

Washington Wizards (1-3, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (1-4, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Friday, 8 p.m.
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Toronto visits Philadelphia for conference matchup

Toronto Raptors (2-3, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (2-1, second in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : 76ers -8.5; over/under is 216.
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Cleveland faces Indiana for conference matchup

Cleveland Cavaliers (2-3, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (2-2, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Conference foes Indiana and Cleveland meet on Friday.
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Utah plays Orlando in non-conference matchup

Orlando Magic (2-2, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (2-3, 12th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Thursday, 9 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Magic -1; over/under is 222.
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Memphis faces Portland, seeks to break 5-game skid

Memphis Grizzlies (0-5, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (2-3, 13th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Grizzlies -4.
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