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Tuesday’s Scoreboard
Tuesday’s Games
Michael Jordan’s wife gives birth to twin daughters in West Palm Beach, Fla.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Michael Jordan has more to be happy about than just the improved play of his NBA franchise.
As NBA All-Star game nears, Tom Benson grows legacy as saviour of New Orleans pro sports
NEW ORLEANS – One of the people most responsible for bringing NBA All-Stars back to the Big Easy this weekend is an 86-year-old man who wasn’t that into basketball for much of his life.
All-Star bound DeMar DeRozan scores 31 points to lead Raptors over Hawks 104-83
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors took care of business in their final game before the All-Star break, defeating the Atlanta Hawks 104-83.
From Lillard’s working weekend to Melo’s break from work, NBA All-Star has something for all
NEW ORLEANS – The NBA’s All-Star weekend is a working trip for Damian Lillard, set to become the busiest All-Star ever.
Thursday’s Scoreboard
Thursday’s Games
Kevin Hart celebrates new film, cedes MVP to education secretary in celebrity All-Star game
NEW ORLEANS – Film star Kevin Hart’s reign as the best celebrity basketball player of NBA All-Star weekend has come to a humbling end, even if the fans in attendance thought otherwise.
Eastern Conference ends its All-Star skid, pulling out a 163-155 victory behind MVP Irving
NEW ORLEANS – LeBron James usually has his fun in June, when the Miami Heat have won NBA championships the last two years.
Bruised, battered Nuggets need a strong second half to keep decade-long playoff streak intact
DENVER – Unless the nose-diving Denver Nuggets can turn things around, they’ll miss the playoff for the first time since 2003, when they got Carmelo Anthony after a 17-65 season.
Canadian NBA rookie Anthony Bennett finds patience after rough start
CLEVELAND – The NBA All-Star weekend is the unofficial halfway mark of the NBA season and to say Anthony Bennett’s rookie campaign hasn’t gone quite as expected so far would be an understatement.
LeBron James to NBA TV: ‘At this point, I can’t’ see scenario where he leaves Miami this year
MIAMI – LeBron James cannot currently envision a scenario where he leaves the Miami Heat this summer, though he still plans to assess his needs and his future at the end of the season.
Tuesday’s Scoreboard
Tuesday’s Games
Lowry’s 24 points leads six Raptors in double figures in 10-3-93 win at Washington
WASHINGTON – Kyle Lowry had 24 points and 10 assists as the Toronto Raptors broke open a close game in the third quarter and held on for a 103-93 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.
Toronto Raptors acquire Nando De Colo from San Antonio for Austin Daye
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors acquired guard Nando De Colo from San Antonio in exchange for forward Austin Daye on Thursday.
Thursday’s Scoreboard
Thursday’s Games
Toronto Raptors use big third quarter to beat Cleveland Cavaliers 98-91
TORONTO – Jonas Valanciunas scored 14 points in the second-half to lead the Toronto Raptors to a come-from-behind 98-91 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Air Canada Centre on Friday night.
Person familiar with situation: Nets meeting with Jason Collins, could sign soon
Jason Collins and the Brooklyn Nets are meeting in California and he could sign with the team on Sunday, a person familiar with the situation said.
5 things to know about entertainment surrounding NASCAR’s season-opening Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Five things to know about what’s going on at Daytona International Speedway before Sunday’s season-opening Daytona 500:
Even without LeBron, Heat have enough firepower to win 5th straight, beating Bulls 93-79
MIAMI – With LeBron James watching from the bench in a suit and tie, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade powered the Miami Heat to a 93-79 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday.
Lowry scores 17 of his 28 points in the third quarter to lead Raptors over Magic
TORONTO – Toronto point guard Kyle Lowry had 17 points in the third quarter as the Raptors pulled away from the Orlando Magic on route to a 105-90 win at the Air Canada Centre on Sunday night.
Jason Collins enters game for Nets, becomes NBA’s 1st openly gay player on day he signs deal
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Jason Collins has become the first openly gay player to see action in an NBA game.
Monday’s Scoreboard
Monday’s Games
NBA Capsules
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Dirk Nowitzki’s 19-foot jumper bounced up and then fell in as time expired, giving the Dallas Mavericks a 110-108 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday night.
New York Knicks player Raymond Felton arrested on 3 counts of criminal possession of a weapon
NEW YORK, N.Y. – New York Knicks point guard Raymond Felton was arraigned on two felony weapons possession charges in Manhattan Criminal Court on Tuesday.