Raptors' Walter suffers right quad strain vs. Jazz
Ja'Kobe Walter suffered a right quad strain and has been ruled out for the remainder of Friday’s game against the Utah Jazz.
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Knicks' Brunson out at least two weeks with ankle sprain
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson will be sidelined at least two weeks after sustaining a right ankle sprain during Thursday night's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The team said Friday it will provide an update on Brunson's status in "approximately two weeks."
NBA fines DeRozan $25K for publicly criticizing officials
DeMar DeRozan was fined $25,000 by the NBA for publicly criticizing officials after the Sacramento Kings' loss to the Denver Nuggets.
Davis improving daily, but Mavericks still not saying when he might play again
The Dallas Mavericks said Friday that Anthony Davis is improving daily, but gave no indication of when the forward they got in their trade of Luka Doncic might be ready to play again.
Cuban: Mavericks should have got 'a better deal' for Doncic
Former Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban chimed in on the controversial Luka Doncic deal for the first time and left little doubt he sides with legions of miffed Dallas fans.
Pacers' Haliburton (hip) misses game against Hawks Thursday
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton sat out Thursday night against the Atlanta Hawks because of a hip injury. Haliburton, a two-time All-Star, missed only his second game this season. He had been listed as questionable with a left hip flexor strain, and was on the bench in street clothes.
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Jokic records first 30-20-20 game in NBA history as Nuggets defeat Suns in OT
Nikola Jokic had 31 points, 21 rebounds and a career-high 22 assists and the Denver Nuggets outlasted the Phoenix Suns 149-141 in overtime Friday night after losing a 21-point lead.
NBA-leading Cavaliers win 13th straight game, rallying to edge Hornets
Donovan Mitchell scored 24 points and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers rallied for their 13th straight victory, 118-117 over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.
Wiggins, Williams lead Thunder past Blazers with SGA held out for rest
Aaron Wiggins scored 30 points, Jaylin Williams had his first career triple-double, and the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-89 on Friday night with MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the bench.
Clippers beat Knicks to avoid slipping out of West playoff race
James Harden scored 27 points, Kawhi Leonard added 20 and the Los Angeles Clippers held off the New York Knicks 105-95 on Friday night.
LaVine outshines Fox to lead Kings past Spurs
Zach LaVine scored 36 points and the Kings beat the San Antonio Spurs 127-109 on Friday night in De'Aaron Fox's first game as a visitor in Sacramento.
Conley, Reid and DiVincenzo lead Timberwolves to victory over Heat
Mike Conley, Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo each scored 15 points each and the Minnesota beat the Miami Heat 106-104 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory.
