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Celtics defeat Mavericks 122-107 in NBA Finals rematch, Tatum scores 24

Celtics defeat Mavericks 122-107 in NBA Finals rematch, Tatum scores 24

DALLAS (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 24 points, Derrick White added 23, including Boston’s first 11 of the third quarter, and the Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 122-107 on Saturday night in the first meeting between the teams since the NBA Finals.
Jaren Jackson scores 28, Zach Edey adds 19 and Grizzlies win 6th straight, 125-103 over Jazz

Jaren Jackson scores 28, Zach Edey adds 19 and Grizzlies win 6th straight, 125-103 over Jazz

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 28 points, Zach Edey added 19 points and four blocks and the Memphis Grizzlies won their sixth straight by beating the Utah Jazz 125-103 on Saturday night.
Durant scores 29 points as the Suns hand the Wizards their 13th straight loss, 119-109

Durant scores 29 points as the Suns hand the Wizards their 13th straight loss, 119-109

PHOENIX (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 29 points, Nick Richards added 20 points along with a career-high 19 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns held off the Washington Wizards 119-109 on Saturday night. The Suns have won eight of 11.
Davis, James lead Lakers to 118-108 victory over Warriors as Curry goes scoreless in second half

Davis, James lead Lakers to 118-108 victory over Warriors as Curry goes scoreless in second half

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Anthony Davis had 36 points and 13 rebounds, LeBron James added 25 points and 12 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 118-108 on Saturday night. Andrew Wiggins led the Warriors with 20 points.
Thompson has triple-double as Rockets beat East-leading Cavaliers for second time in week, 135-131

Thompson has triple-double as Rockets beat East-leading Cavaliers for second time in week, 135-131

CLEVELAND (AP) — Amen Thompson had his second career triple-double, Alperin Sengun and Jalen Green scored 26 points apiece and the Houston Rockets beat the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers 135-131 on Saturday night.
Tyrese Maxey has 31 points and 9 assists in the 76ers' 109-97 victory over the Bulls

Tyrese Maxey has 31 points and 9 assists in the 76ers' 109-97 victory over the Bulls

CHICAGO (AP) — Tyrese Maxey had 31 points and nine assists, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 22 points and 12 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 109-97 on Saturday night for their second straight victory.
Wagner, Banchero score 32 points each in Magic's 121-113 win over Pistons

Wagner, Banchero score 32 points each in Magic's 121-113 win over Pistons

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Franz Wagner scored 25 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, Paolo Banchero had 32 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 121-113 on Saturday night.
Knicks get four 20-point scorers, another triple-double from Hart in 143-120 victory over Kings

Knicks get four 20-point scorers, another triple-double from Hart in 143-120 victory over Kings

NEW YORK (AP) — OG Anunoby scored 33 points, Josh Hart added 20 points, 18 rebounds and 11 assists in his sixth triple-double of the season and the New York Knicks beat the Sacramento Kings 143-120 on Saturday night.
Raptors sweep two-game set in Atlanta, beating Hawks 117-94

Raptors sweep two-game set in Atlanta, beating Hawks 117-94

ATLANTA (AP) — Scottie Barnes had 24 points and 11 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors swept a two-game set in Atlanta for their season-high third straight victory, beating the Hawks 117-94 on Saturday night.

Maxi Kleber has broken right foot, leaving Dallas Mavericks with one available center

DALLAS (AP) — Dallas backup center Maxi Kleber broke his right foot during a 122-107 home loss to the Boston Celtics on Saturday, adding to the Mavericks’ lengthy list of unavailable players and leaving the team with one available center.