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Ayton rebounds as Lakers feed big man early in win
A game after DeAndre Ayton was benched in the fourth quarter, the Lakers got him more touches early and it ended up paying dividends late in Sunday’s win over Memphis.
Ayton rebounds as Lakers feed big man early in win
A game after DeAndre Ayton was benched in the fourth quarter, the Lakers got him more touches early and it ended up paying dividends late in Sunday’s win over Memphis.
Booker hands OKC rare loss with game-winning 3
Suns star Devin Booker drained a step-back 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left to hand the Thunder their sixth loss this season.
Sources: Clips’ Jones out with another MCL sprain
Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 right MCL sprain and will be reevaluated in six weeks, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Depleted Nuggets get Braun, Gordon back Sun.
Nuggets starters Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon will return from lengthy injury absences for Sunday’s game against the Nets.
Kings’ LaVine returns from ankle injury vs. Bucks
Kings guard Zach LaVine is returning to the lineup against the Bucks after missing nine games with a left ankle injury.
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The Pope, the Super Bowl and YouTube influencers: The wildest sports bets in 2025
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