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The Philadelphia takes on New York and will both be gunning for a victory on 12/26/2020 at 7:30 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PHILADELPHIA vs NEW YORK When: 12/26/2020 7:30 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 510 PHILADELPHIA 7.5 (-110) 219 (-110) -330 250 510 NEW YORK TV: 7:30 PM LINE: 7.5 PREDICTION: NEW YORK , PHILADELPHIA Oddsmakers currently have the NEW YORK listed as...

Mavs sign former Utah center Jeff WitheyDALLAS (AP) The Dallas Mavericks have signed free-agent center Jeff Withey, who spent the past two seasons with the Utah Jazz.The 7-foot Withey averaged 2.9 points and 2.4 rebounds in 51 games last season. He made one start. He has career averages...

Popovich ejected 63 seconds into game against DenverDENVER (AP) San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich boiled over just 63 seconds into a game against Denver and was ejected.An irate Popovich appeared to be upset over a non-foul call Wednesday night and was given a technical by official Mark Ayotte....

Hornets exercise options on Washington, BridgesCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Hornets have exercised the third-year contract option on forward PJ Washington and the fourth-year option on forward Miles Bridges.Neither move Wednesday comes as a surprise as both appear to figure into the team's long-term plans.Washington, a projected starter this...

AP Basketball WriterHarden's 12th triple-double helps Rockets end 2-game skidBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Even an offense as potent as Houston's can go cold during the long NBA winter.''It happens,'' James Harden said. ''But as long as we stay at an even level, we just continue to get...

Still the beginning for some, NBA preseason nears its endBy The Associated PressA preseason that's just beginning for some players is already ending for others.James Harden suited up in Houston for only the second time, with newcomer Christian Wood getting his first - and only - action in a...

AP Sports WriterLakers' Anthony Davis falls hard on tailbone, leaves gameBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Anthony Davis left the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the New York Knicks in the third quarter Tuesday night after he bruised his lower back in a painful fall to the court.Davis was...

AP Basketball WriterCharles Barkley has something to say about race in AmericaBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Charles Barkley calls it friendly fire.When he talks about racial issues, it isn't only whites he risks angering. Some of the biggest complaints come from fellow blacks, who figure he's too rich,...

Spurs' star Kawhi Leonard won't be ready to start the seasonBy The Associated PressHOUSTON (AP) Kawhi Leonard still isn't ready to play.San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich said the All-Star forward needs more time to get his injured thigh muscle right, meaning he won't be out there when the...

AP Sports WriterBradley scores 29, Celtics power past Wizards, 123-101By KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Playing in the Garden has brought out the Boston Celtics' best basketball this postseason.Wednesday night it was home to one of the best nights of Avery Bradley's career.Bradley scored a playoff career-high 29 points as...

AP Basketball WriterAnthony Brown goes No. 1 overall in D-League draftBy TIM REYNOLDSAnthony Brown's rookie season ended with him sitting courtside in Los Angeles, watching his idol Kobe Bryant end his stellar Lakers career with a dazzling 60-point effort.Brown got many lessons from Bryant last season.Now he has a...

Iguodala plans to play Game 7 for Warriors despite bad backOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala says he plans to play Game 7 of the NBA Finals despite a balky back that limited him the previous game.Iguodala took part in a brief walkthrough Saturday and...