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Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis makes his presence felt on both ends in season debut vs. Clippers

Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis makes his presence felt on both ends in season debut vs. Clippers

BOSTON (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis was a spectator for the first month of the NBA season following offseason ankle surgery.
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Morant finishes with 22 points and 11 assists in his return as Grizzlies beat Trail Blazers 123-98

Morant finishes with 22 points and 11 assists in his return as Grizzlies beat Trail Blazers 123-98

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 22 points and 11 assists in his return to the lineup after missing eight games with a hip injury, leading the Memphis Grizzlies to a 123-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.
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USA Basketball beats Bahamas 97-74, moves closer to AmeriCup berth

WASHINGTON (AP) — USA Basketball is on the brink of qualifying for next year's AmeriCup tournament. Javonte Smart scored 21 points, Jahmi'us Ramsey scored 19 and the U.S.
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Ivey hits buzzer-beating jumper to give Pistons 102-100 win over Raptors

Ivey hits buzzer-beating jumper to give Pistons 102-100 win over Raptors

DETROIT (AP) — Jaden Ivey hit a jumper as time expired to give the Detroit Pistons a 102-100 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night.
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Kristaps Porzingis scores 16 in season debut, Celtics hit 22 3-pointers in 126-94 win over Clippers

Kristaps Porzingis scores 16 in season debut, Celtics hit 22 3-pointers in 126-94 win over Clippers

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 20 points and the Boston Celtics made 22 3-pointers in a 126-94 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night.
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Franz Wagner helps Magic overcome 44 points by LaMelo Ball to beat Hornets 95-84

Franz Wagner helps Magic overcome 44 points by LaMelo Ball to beat Hornets 95-84

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Franz Wagner scored 13 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, and the Orlando Magic withstood a 44-point performance by the Hornets' LaMelo Ball to beat short-handed Charlotte 95-84 on Monday night.
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Haliburton scores 34 and delivers key plays in the clutch to send Pacers past Pelicans 114-110

Haliburton scores 34 and delivers key plays in the clutch to send Pacers past Pelicans 114-110

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton finished with 34 points and 13 assists and made a season best nine 3-pointers on Monday night, leading the Indiana Pacers past the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans 114-100.
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Ja Morant returns for Grizzlies vs. Blazers after missing 8 games with injuries

Ja Morant returns for Grizzlies vs. Blazers after missing 8 games with injuries

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant was in the lineup Monday night for the Grizzlies against Portland after missing Memphis' previous eight games with hip and pelvic muscle injuries. The two-time All-Star guard had been listed as questionable.
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Cavaliers' unexpected 17-1 start to season also produces unexpected star: reserve guard Ty Jerome

Cavaliers' unexpected 17-1 start to season also produces unexpected star: reserve guard Ty Jerome

CLEVELAND (AP) — As the Cavaliers were pushing their home record to 10-0 and improving the franchise's historic start to an eye-popping 17-1, a solitary voice rose from the seats that could be heard throughout the lower bowl of Rocket Mortgage Fieldh
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Sacramento takes on Oklahoma City, aims to end 3-game skid

Oklahoma City Thunder (12-4, second in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (8-9, 12th in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Monday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -4.5; over/under is 223.
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