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Jamal Murray scores 39 points to lift Denver to 116-111 win over Houston

Jamal Murray scores 39 points to lift Denver to 116-111 win over Houston

HOUSTON (AP) — Jamal Murray had 39 points, Michael Porter Jr. added 17 points and nine rebounds and the Denver Nuggets beat Houston 116-111 on Sunday night to snap the Rockets' nine-game win streak.
Travel taking a toll on Toronto Raptors as NBA regular season winds down

Travel taking a toll on Toronto Raptors as NBA regular season winds down

TORONTO — The rigours of an 82-game season and all the travel that comes with it are catching up to the Toronto Raptors.
Trae Young, Zaccharie Risacher lead Hawks to 132-119 win over 76ers

Trae Young, Zaccharie Risacher lead Hawks to 132-119 win over 76ers

ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young scored 28 points with 12 assists, Zaccharie Risacher scored 22 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 132-119 on Sunday night.
Celtics extend their winning streak to 5 games with a 129-116 win over Trail Blazers

Celtics extend their winning streak to 5 games with a 129-116 win over Trail Blazers

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 30 points, nine assists and nine rebounds and the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to five games with a 129-116 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.
Wiggins scores 42 points and Heat roll past Hornets 122-105 to snap 10-game losing streak

Wiggins scores 42 points and Heat roll past Hornets 122-105 to snap 10-game losing streak

MIAMI (AP) — Andrew Wiggins scored 42 points for the second-highest scoring game of his career, Tyler Herro added 29 and the Miami Heat beat the Charlotte Hornets 122-105 on Sunday night to snap a 10-game losing streak.
The Warriors are in Miami, and Jimmy Butler's comeback game against the Heat is near

The Warriors are in Miami, and Jimmy Butler's comeback game against the Heat is near

MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler is back in Miami for a few days. Golden State's schedule is quirky right now — the Warriors played Saturday night in Atlanta, arrived in Miami around 2 a.m.

Vassell scores 25 as Spurs rout slumping Raptors 123-89 for third straight win, fifth in seven

TORONTO (AP) — Devin Vassell scored 25 points, Julian Champagnie had 20 and the San Antonio Spurs won their third straight game by routing the Toronto Raptors 123-89 on Sunday.
Vassell's 25 points leads Spurs past Raptors 123-89 as Toronto loses fourth straight

Vassell's 25 points leads Spurs past Raptors 123-89 as Toronto loses fourth straight

TORONTO — Devin Vassell led all scorers with 25 points as the San Antonio Spurs routed the Toronto Raptors 123-89 on Sunday. Stephon Castle added 15 points as San Antonio (31-39) won its third straight game.
Nuggets expect Nikola Jokic to return to the lineup during upcoming 5-game homestand

Nuggets expect Nikola Jokic to return to the lineup during upcoming 5-game homestand

HOUSTON (AP) — Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is expected to return to the Denver lineup during the team's upcoming five-game homestand, coach Michael Malone said Sunday.
Cavaliers snap 4-game skid with 120-91 victory over Jazz

Cavaliers snap 4-game skid with 120-91 victory over Jazz

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Jarrett Allen scored 18 points and Donovan Mitchell added 16, helping Cleveland snap a four-game losing streak with a 120-91 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday.