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Simmons, Embiid 'duke it out' before wild crowd

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Thursday, 26 January 2023 02:55

PHILADELPHIA -- The fans here in the City of Brotherly Love waited almost a year to see Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid face each other as opponents for the first time in an NBA game.It didn't disappoint.In front of a raucous sellout crowd at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday night, it was the 76ers who came away with a thrilling…

Dubs dig in as Steph tossed for mouthpiece throw

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Thursday, 26 January 2023 02:56

SAN FRANCISCO -- With Golden State leading Memphis by just two points with 1:14 remaining Wednesday night, Stephen Curry clapped his hands at Jordan Poole after what Curry said he thought was an ill-advised 3-point attempt by his Warriors teammate.While running back on defense, a frustrated Curry took out his mouthpiece and whipped it through the air. It ricocheted off…

Dame's 'simple' 60-point night historically efficient

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Thursday, 26 January 2023 01:03

PORTLAND -- While scoring 60 points for the fourth time in his career during Wednesday's 134-124 win over the Utah Jazz, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard made history with his efficiency.Lillard needed just 29 shot attempts and 10 free throw attempts to score 60, putting him in elite company. Just two other players (Karl Malone with 26 in 1990,…

Davis comes off bench as Lakers manage minutes

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Wednesday, 25 January 2023 19:18

LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis returned to the lineup Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs, coming off the bench for the first time in nearly a decade.Davis, out for the past 5½ weeks because of a fractured bone spur and stress reaction in his right foot, was cleared after his pregame warmup Wednesday about…

Ingram nets 13 in long-awaited return for Pels

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Wednesday, 25 January 2023 19:18

NEW ORLEANS -- After missing the past 29 games with a left big toe contusion, Brandon Ingram returned to the New Orleans Pelicans lineup for Wednesday night's 111-102 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.Ingram last played Nov. 25 against the Memphis Grizzlies when he kicked the back of another player's foot, resulting in the injury.He saw 26 minutes of action against…

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