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Tuesday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard, left, and Jusuf Nurkic celebrate following their 109-104 victory against the Utah Jazz in an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in Salt lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Lillard, Nurkic’s big 3rd send Blazers past Jazz, 109-104

By MATTHEW COLES - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard Evan Turner (1) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, left, in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

George nets 36, Westbrook 29 as Thunder tops Blazers 123-114

By MURRAY EVANS - Associated Press

Guard declares for NBA draft after knee injury ended season

Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson reacts after making a 3-point basket against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Thompson hits first 10 from 3, Warriors beat Lakers 130-111

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks against Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

On Basketball: Giannis’ dunk wins Round 1 against Luka

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Monday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE--In this Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, file photograph, Denver Nuggets guard Monte Morris, right, drives past Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry in the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

No bursting his bubble: Morris hones jumper with gum wrapper

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) looks for the shot as Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley III (35) defends during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Lowry, VanVleet each score 19, Raptors beat Kings 120-105

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Miami Heat player and Marquette alumni Dwyane Wade is honored with Dwyane Wade Day during half time as Marquette takes on Providence for an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck)

‘It gets no better’: Inside a weekend honoring Dwyane Wade

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Cameron Payne, left, and Chicago Bulls' Shaquille Harrison battle for the ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Bulls snap 10-game losing streak, beat Cavaliers 104-88

By STEVE HERRICK - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) battles for the ball against Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards’ defense steps up in 101-87 victory over Pistons

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, and Dallas Mavericks' Kostas Antetokounmpo, left, greet at midcourt before an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Giannis and Kostas Antetokounmpo connect in Milwaukee

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson reacts after making a 3-point basket against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Thompson hits first 10 from 3 as Warriors rout Lakers

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale gestures during an NBA basketball game between New York Knicks and Washington Wizards at the O2 Arena, in London, Thursday, Jan.17, 2019. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

NBA players, coaches appreciate chance to play on MLK Day

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) is restrained by center Al Horford during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Celtics’ Marcus Smart fined $35K for pursuing Hawks player

Associated Press

Miami Heat player and Marquette alumni Dwyane Wade, center, is honored with Dwyane Wade Day during half time as Marquette takes on Providence for an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck)

Dwyane Wade Day: Marquette gets in on the ‘Last Dance’

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield (24) fouls Detroit Pistons guard Kalin Lucas (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Hield beats buzzer, lifts Kings to 103-101 win over Pistons

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) gestures to the crowd after being honored during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Wade helps Heat beat Bulls 117-103

By JOHN JACKSON - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant, left, pats center DeMarcus Cousins, center, on the chest as forward Draymond Green smiles during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Boogie Cousins overcomes nerves in 1st game with Warriors

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press