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AP Sports WriterJackson scores 29, outshines Young in Summer League debutBy STEVE REEDJaren Jackson Jr., the fourth pick in the NBA draft, outshined No. 5 overall pick Trae Young in the NBA Summer League debut for both players.The 6-foot-10 Jackson had 29 points and shot 8 of 13 from...

Associated PressDwight Howard aims for career-finishing run with WizardsBy BENJAMIN STANDIGWASHINGTON (AP) Dwight Howard brought the charm to his introductory news conference with the Wizards on Monday. The eight-time All-Star has lots of experience in such situations. The center now playing for his fourth team in four seasons...

NBA revamps website dedicated to providing officiating infoNEW YORK (AP) The NBA is getting even more transparent about the calls its officials make.The league has revamped its nba.com/official website, adding video archives of plays that merited reviews as well as detailed breakdowns of the responsibilities of officiating crews...

AP Basketball WriterMVP vs. USA: Americans to face Antetokounmpo at World CupBy TIM REYNOLDSSHENZHEN, China (AP) The U.S. men's basketball team figured that it would eventually cross paths with Giannis Antetokounmpo at this World Cup.And the Americans were right.For the first time, a reigning NBA MVP will play...

AP Entertainment WriterBlazers' Lillard turns to recording music inside NBA bubbleBy JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr.When Damian Lillard finishes his daily hoop duties for the Portland Trailblazers, he will spend most of his downtime inside the NBA bubble working on his other passion: music.The All-Star point guard turned part of his...

The ATLANTA and the BROOKLYN will both be gunning for a victory on 12/30/2020 at 7:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. ATLANTA vs BROOKLYN When: 12/30/2020 7:35 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 575 ATLANTA -6.5 (-110) 240.5 (-110) 210 -270 576 BROOKLYN TV: 7:35 PM LINE: -6.5 PREDICTION: BROOKLYN , ATLANTA Oddsmakers currently have the BROOKLYN listed as -6.5 point favorites versus the ATLANTA,...

The DALLAS and the CHICAGO will both be gunning for a victory on 1/3/2021 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. DALLAS vs CHICAGO When: 1/3/2021 8:05 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 569 DALLAS 6 (-110) 225.5 (-110) -240 200  570 CHICAGO TV: 8:05 PM LINE: PREDICTION: CHICAGO , DALLAS Oddsmakers currently have the CHICAGO listed as point favorites versus the DALLAS, while the...

The DETROIT and the MIAMI will both be gunning for a victory on 1/18/2021 at 3:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. DETROIT vs MIAMI When: 1/18/2021 3:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 557 DETROIT 6 (-110) 219 (-110) 200 -240 558 MIAMI TV: 3:00 PM LINE: PREDICTION: MIAMI , DETROIT Oddsmakers currently have the MIAMI listed as point favorites versus the DETROIT, while the...

The NEW YORK and the CHICAGO will both be gunning for a victory on 2/1/2021 at 8:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NEW YORK vs CHICAGO When: 2/1/2021 8:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 537 NEW YORK -4 (-110) 218 (-110) 155 -175 538 CHICAGO TV: 8:00 PM LINE: -4 PREDICTION: CHICAGO , NEW YORK Oddsmakers currently have the CHICAGO listed as -4 point...

The CLEVELAND and the PHOENIX will both be gunning for a victory on 2/8/2021 at 9:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CLEVELAND vs PHOENIX When: 2/8/2021 9:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 571 CLEVELAND 7.5 (-110) 215 (-110) 275 -350  572 PHOENIX TV: 9:00 PM LINE: PREDICTION: PHOENIX , CLEVELAND Oddsmakers currently have the PHOENIX listed as 7.5 point favorites versus the CLEVELAND, while...

The MIAMI and the WASHINGTON will both be gunning for a victory on 10/18/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MIAMI HEAT vs WASHINGTON WIZARDS When: 8:00 PM  ET, Thursday, October 18, 2018 Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, District of Columbia ROT TEAM PS OU ML 503 MIAMI -5 (-110) 213 (-110) 175 -210 504 WASHINGTON TV: 8:05 PM LINE: -5 PREDICTION: WASHINGTON , MIAMI Oddsmakers currently have...

The BOSTON and the DETROIT will both be gunning for a victory on 10/27/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. BOSTON CELTICS vs DETROIT PISTONS When: 7:00 PM  ET, Saturday, October 27, 2018 Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan ROT TEAM PS OU ML 701 BOSTON 4 (-110) 206.5 (-110) -175 155 702 DETROIT TV: 7:05 PM LINE: 4 PREDICTION: DETROIT , BOSTON Oddsmakers currently have the DETROIT...