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Luka Doncic leads the Lakers against the Mavericks in their first meeting since the seismic trade

Luka Doncic leads the Lakers against the Mavericks in their first meeting since the seismic trade

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic is facing the Dallas Mavericks 23 days after they shocked the NBA by sending him to the Los Angeles Lakers .
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Zach LaVine scores season-high 42 points to help Kings beat Hornets 130-88

Zach LaVine scores season-high 42 points to help Kings beat Hornets 130-88

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Zach LaVine scored a season-high 42 points in his finest game with Sacramento since being acquired in a multi-team trade near the deadline, leading the Kings to a 130-88 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night.
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The 2-point shot is less and less utilized in the NBA. The debate about whether that's good rages on

The 2-point shot is less and less utilized in the NBA. The debate about whether that's good rages on

The NBA is on the cusp of accomplishing something that it hasn't seen before. The jury's still out on whether it's a good thing. With about seven weeks left in the season, 2-point shots are accounting for 49% of scoring.
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Timberwolves gain confidence after rallying from 25-point deficit to beat West-leading Thunder

Timberwolves gain confidence after rallying from 25-point deficit to beat West-leading Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Just when it appeared the Oklahoma City Thunder were going to run away from Minnesota like they've run away from the pack in the Western Conference standings, the Timberwolves made a stand.
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Paul George on woeful 76ers after 8th straight loss: 'Showing no signs of a team that will compete'

Paul George on woeful 76ers after 8th straight loss: 'Showing no signs of a team that will compete'

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Yes, the Philadelphia 76ers played without two-time NBA scoring champion and the always-injured Joel Embiid . Yes, they haven't been a playoff contender this season, even with two other All-Stars in the starting lineup.
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Poole, Wizards to host Simons and the Trail Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers (25-33, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (10-47, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Portland visits Washington for a non-conference matchup.
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Philadelphia visits New York on 3-game road slide

Philadelphia 76ers (20-37, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (37-20, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia visits New York looking to break its three-game road skid.
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Atlanta plays Miami for conference matchup

Atlanta Hawks (27-31, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (26-30, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Tyler Herro and the Miami Heat host Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks.
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Claxton, Nets to host Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder (46-11, first in the Western Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (21-36, 11th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Brooklyn Nets in a non-conference matchup.
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Charlotte faces Golden State on 3-game road skid

Charlotte Hornets (14-42, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (30-27, ninth in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Warriors -16.5; over/under is 223.
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