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Hot Rockets streak now counts win over Celtics

BOSTON—The Houston Rockets have been one of the NBA’s more surprising teams this season. After…

Clippers deal Nets 59-point thumping

INGLEWOOD, California—Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points, James Harden added 21 and the Los Angeles Clippers…

Giannis notches 50th career T-D, leads Bucks in toppling Kings

MILWAUKEE—Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds for his 50th career triple-double…

Lakers, Clips give distraction amid wildfires

LOS ANGELES—The Lakers and Clippers returned to NBA action on Monday with a strong nod…

Pacers tame East’s beasts; Celtics barely survive Pelicans

Two of the best teams in the East played off-form on Sunday. But one of…

Lakers, Clippers eye some kind of joy for grieving LA

LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles squads Lakers and Clippers were preparing for a return to NBA action…

Redick hopes Lakers can ‘give people hope’

LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick says he hopes the team’s eventual return to…

Cavs hike streak to 11 while snapping Thunder run at 15

CLEVELAND—In a historic showdown seen as a possible NBA Finals preview, Jarrett Allen scored 25…

Hawks, Celtics triumph; injured Mavs rout Lakers

SALT LAKE CITY—After imposing his will on offense for four quarters, Atlanta’s Trae Young still…

Beal leads from bench, but says he’s a starter

PHILADELPHIA—Bradley Beal made the most of the unfamiliar role of substitute for the Phoenix Suns.…