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Donovan Mitchell scores 37, Cavaliers stay perfect and improve to 14-0 with 144-126 win over Bulls

Donovan Mitchell scores 37, Cavaliers stay perfect and improve to 14-0 with 144-126 win over Bulls

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored a season-high 37 points, Darius Garland had 29 and the Cleveland Cavaliers continued one of the best starts in league history, improving to 14-0 with a 144-126 win over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night in an
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Daniels continues scoring surge with 25 points as Hawks beat Wizards and move to 2-0 in NBA Cup

Daniels continues scoring surge with 25 points as Hawks beat Wizards and move to 2-0 in NBA Cup

ATLANTA (AP) — Dyson Daniels continued his scoring surge with 25 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Washington Wizards 129-117 on Friday night to improve to 2-0 in the NBA Cup. Kyle Kuzma led Washington with 24 points.
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Magic win 98-86 in NBA Cup game, dropping 76ers to 2-10 overall

Magic win 98-86 in NBA Cup game, dropping 76ers to 2-10 overall

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Franz Wagner had 31 points and 11 rebounds, Jalen Suggs added 19 points and seven rebounds, and the Orlando Magic pulled away in the fourth quarter to a 98-86 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA Cup game Friday night.
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Pistons beat Raptors 99-95 to remain undefeated in NBA Cup play

TORONTO (AP) — Malik Beasley scored seven of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, Cade Cunningham had 15 points and 10 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the struggling Toronto Raptors 99-95 on Friday night.
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Adebayo scores 30 to propel Heat past Pacers 124-111

Adebayo scores 30 to propel Heat past Pacers 124-111

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bam Adebayo scored 30 points and had 11 rebounds and the Miami Heat beat the Indiana Pacers 124-111 on Friday night in NBA Cup play.
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NBA considering going to a tournament format for the All-Star Game, AP sources say

NBA considering going to a tournament format for the All-Star Game, AP sources say

The NBA is considering going to a tournament-style event for the All-Star Game, similar to what has been used in the Rising Stars competition in recent years, two people with knowledge of the plan said Friday.
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Milwaukee faces Charlotte following Antetokounmpo's 59-point showing

Milwaukee Bucks (4-8, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (4-7, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 3 p.m.
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John Collins scores on a late dunk to lift Jazz past Mavericks for 1st home victory

John Collins scores on a late dunk to lift Jazz past Mavericks for 1st home victory

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — John Collins scored the last of his 28 points on a tiebreaking dunk with 6.4 seconds left to give the Utah Jazz their first home victory of the season, 115-113 over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night.
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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving sits out against the Jazz because of a strained right shoulder

Mavericks' Kyrie Irving sits out against the Jazz because of a strained right shoulder

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Dallas guard Kyrie Irving sat out the Mavericks’ game Thursday night against the Utah Jazz because of a strained right shoulder. Irving is averaging 25.2 points, 4.9 assists and 4.6 rebounds in 11 games this season.
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Ex-Phoenix Suns employee files racial discrimination, retaliation lawsuit against the team

Ex-Phoenix Suns employee files racial discrimination, retaliation lawsuit against the team

PHOENIX (AP) — A former Phoenix Suns employee is suing the team, alleging racial discrimination and unlawful retaliation that led to her termination, according to a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Arizona.
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