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'Fun playing on Christmas': Tatum nets 41 in win
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Sunday, 25 December 2022 23:32
BOSTON -- Jayson Tatum scored 41 points, including 20 during the third quarter, to lead the Boston Celtics to a 139-118 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, turning a marquee Christmas Day matchup featuring the two teams with the best records in the league into a blowout.Boston held a one-point lead going into halftime before Tatum's scoring outburst in the third…
Jokic posts 83rd triple-double in Nuggets' OT win
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Sunday, 25 December 2022 23:32
DENVER -- Nikola Jokic authored a triple-double, and the Denver Nuggets outlasted the short-handed Phoenix Suns 128-125 in overtime Sunday night, bringing a grand conclusion to the NBA's annual Christmas Day slate.According to ESPN Stats & Information research, Jokic's effort, which closed with 41 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists, was the fourth 40-point, 15-rebound, 15-assist game in NBA history.…
LeBron: Life without AD 'very difficult' for Lakers
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Sunday, 25 December 2022 17:07
DALLAS -- The Los Angeles Lakers' Christmas Day took a turn for the worse after halftime, with the Mavericks blitzing L.A. in the third quarter to win 124-115, L.A.'s fourth straight loss without Anthony Davis.Lakers coach Darvin Ham has continued to start the 6-foot-1 Patrick Beverley alongside the 6-1 Dennis Schroder in the backcourt since the 6-10 Davis was sidelined…
Zion clears protocol, may play Monday vs. Pacers
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Sunday, 25 December 2022 15:42
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson is set to return to action after being placed in the league's health and safety protocols and missing the past two games.Williamson was not listed on the Pelicans' injury report for Monday night's game against the Indiana Pacers.New Orleans fought through Williamson's absence last week with wins against San Antonio and Oklahoma City.In 25…
Embiid, Harden lead 76ers to 8th straight victory
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Sunday, 25 December 2022 14:15
NEW YORK -- After a Joel Embiid tip-in put the Philadelphia 76ers up by 14 with under five minutes remaining Sunday afternoon, the superstar center stretched his arms out wide above his head and soaked in the boos from the partisan crowd at Madison Square Garden.Thanks to dominant performances from Embiid (35 points and eight rebounds) and co-star James Harden…
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