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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Paul George scored 24 points, Jeff Teague had 22 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers used a big second half to beat the Sacramento Kings 106-100 on Wednesday night. Indiana trailed by as many as 22 points in the first half, and then...

AP Basketball WriterMiami churns up plenty of memories for Mavs' Dirk NowitzkiBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Dirk Nowitzki tries to avoid feelings of nostalgia.That's impossible when he's in Miami.For all the cities around the world where he's played, whether with the German national team or the Dallas Mavericks, the...

HOUSTON (AP) James Harden took some time out after the Houston Rockets' win over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks to give a fan a present on a her 100th birthday. Video shows Harden signing a ball for the woman and spending a few moments sitting next to her in her courtside...

ATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks have traded guard Mo Williams to the Denver Nuggets and signed guard Gary Neal to a 10-day contract. In exchange for Williams, the Hawks reacquired the rights to Cenk Akyol and a $2.2 million traded player exception, which they must use within the next year. The...

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) Kyle Korver feels mostly moved in. Off the floor, that is. The newest member of the Cleveland Cavaliers still has some adjusting to do before he feels completely at home with the NBA champions, who have struggled of late. ''Every day it gets better and better,'' he said. Acquired...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Joel Embiid cupped both ears, imploring fans to cheer even louder, and flashed a wide smile as he soaked in the ''MVP'' and ''Trust The Process'' chants. With Embiid leading the way, the Philadelphia 76ers are no longer the laughingstock of the NBA. Embiid scored 26 points, Ersan Ilyasova...

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) Cavaliers forward Kevin Love was limited in practice with a sore back and is questionable for Thursday's game against Phoenix. Love didn't have any contact during Wednesday's practice, the Cavs' first since returning from a six-game road trip. Coach Tyronn Lue said Love participated in the first...

WASHINGTON (AP) The same fans who John Wall once joked get more excited for a free chicken sandwich when an opponent misses two free throws than a victory are now being treated to something even better: A winning streak. Wall and the Washington Wizards have won 12 in a row...

Kings F Omri Casspi out for up to 2 weeks with calf injurySACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Sacramento Kings forward Omri Casspi will miss up to two weeks with an injured right calf.The team said Tuesday that an MRI showed Casspi strained a tendon in his calf during practice on...

AP Basketball WriterAs Knicks tumble again, Carmelo's future may be all to watchBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Carmelo Anthony still believes the Knicks can win and still wants to be in New York when they do.Another January collapse makes it easier to wonder if either will happen.The Knicks...

Timberwolves kick in more $$ for arena renovationsMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx owner Glen Taylor is kicking another $9-12 million into the Target Center renovation project.The Timberwolves announced the additional funds on Tuesday. The team says the new money will be used to get new seats, railings...

Injury-depleted Heat sign forward Okaro White to 10-day dealMIAMI (AP) The Miami Heat have signed forward Okaro White to a 10-day contract.White was with the Heat for the summer league last year and training camp before this season. Tuesday's move means he becomes the 16th name on the...