NBA: 76ers 95, Cavaliers 119
Donovan Mitchell scored 23 points as the Cavaliers held LeBron James to eight points in his return to Northeast Ohio and rolled to a 119-95 victory over the 76ers in an NBA Cup group stage game Friday night.
NBA: Trail Blazers 118, Lakers 124
Luka Doncic scored 53 points and hit a key jumper in the lane with 28 seconds to play, carrying the Lakers to a 124-118 victory over the Trail Blazers Friday night. Doncic scored 20 points in the third quarter alone to hit 40 for the sixth time in an incredible seven-game surge that includes six 40-point games.
NBA: Raptors 121, Bucks 107
Alijah Martin scored a career-high 27 points and RJ Barrett also had 27 as the short-handed Raptors defeated the Bucks 121-107 in an NBA Cup game Friday night. Toronto's Jamal Shead added a career-high 16 assists along with 10 points. Collin Murray-Boyles and Jakob Poeltl had 19 points each.
NBA: Thunder 128, Grizzlies 97
Ajay Mitchell scored a career-high 35 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 28 and the Thunder beat the Grizzlies 128-97 Friday night in an NBA Cup group stage game.
NBA: Wizards 132, Hawks 139
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 28 points and the Hawks held off the Wizards 139-132 in an NBA Cup game Friday night. Trae Young had 23 points, 10 assists and a season-high eight turnovers in his first game in Atlanta as a visitor after being traded last season.
NBA: Celtics 119, Hornets 80
Jayson Tatum had 34 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, Derrick White added 18 points and the Celtics beat the Hornets 119-80 Friday night for their seventh win in eight games.
Jayson Tatum shines in rout of the Hornets
Jayson Tatum dominates with 34 points, nine assists and eight rebounds in rout of the Hornets.
Daniel Gafford blocks then takes it coast-to-coast for an and-1 jam
Daniel Gafford blocks the shot and then takes it coast-to-coast for an and-1 jam.
Stephen A. says the championship window is still open for Steph Curry and the Warriors
On First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Gerald McCoy and Cam'ron join Shae Cornette to share thoughts on the Golden State Warriors, along with Doc Rivers making comments about Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Stephen A. reacts to Doc Rivers saying Giannis is 'not easy' to coach
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith shares his thoughts on Doc Rivers saying Giannis Antetokounmpo is 'not easy' to coach.
NBA: Heat 100, Warriors 120
Stephen Curry scored 29 points, Yaxel Lendeborg added 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists, and the Golden State Warriors won their sixth straight game by beating the Miami Heat 120-100 on Thursday night.
Jason Kidd: Luka Doncic is on a different level this season
Jason Kidd says that Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is on a different level this season.
Lewenberg explains why he's 'cautiously optimistic' about latest update on Kawhi
After the Raptors revealed Tuesday that forward Kawhi Leonard had 'successfully completed treatment to address left knee swelling' and will be evaluated in one week, TSN's Josh Lewenberg provides some more context on the issue he was receiving treatment for and the best case scenario on when he could return.
Stephen A.: 76ers will win it all if Embiid is healthy
Stephen A. Smith says the 76ers will win it all if Joel Embiid is healthy.
Stephen A. calls out Skip Bayless for his indifference to Wemby's monstrous performance
Stephen A. Smith calls out Skip Bayless for his indifference to Victor Wembanyama's monstrous career performance against the Mavericks.
NBA: Heat 117, Clippers 116 (OT)
Klay Thompson drilled the game-winning three-pointer with a second left in overtime and the Heat rallied past the reeling Clippers on Wednesday night. Bam Adebayo set season highs with 35 points and 10 rebounds for Miami, which has won three of four after losing their first four games.
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