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Lakers falter late before beating the Jazz in overtime

The big story waited in Los Angeles, where the road-weary Lakers hoped to arrive at some point after their game Tuesday night with the Jazz provided yet another snowstorm didn't sabotage their itinerary.

Los Angeles Times

LeBron James stars in LA Lakers' nervy overtime win vs Utah Jazz

A layup in overtime by LeBron James and his game-high 37 points took the Los Angeles Lakers to a close 135-133 win over Utah Jazz in a nervous finish on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Lakers player grades: L.A. survives in overtime against the Jazz

The Lakers made it four wins in a row with a close win over the Jazz thanks to a clutch performance from LeBron James.

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Alperen Sengun outduels Nikola Jokic as Rockets blast Nuggets

“I thought Alpi had the best defensive game of his career,” Stephen Silas says of Alperen Sengun’s night versus Nikola Jokic and Denver. “He did an amazing job. I was proud of him.” #Rockets

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Up next for the Bulls: an immediate trip to take on the Bucks. What could go wrong?

It will be the second games of back-to-backs for both the Bucks and the Bulls, who are in the odd position of needing to clinch the season series against their customary tormentors.

Chicago Sun-Times

In 32-point outburst, Jalen Green takes over late as Rockets shock Nuggets

Jalen Green (+27 in 39 minutes) bounced back from a bad third quarter with a dominant fourth as the #Rockets upset Denver in their home finale. “He can really, really score,” Stephen Silas says.

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Chicago Bulls clinch a spot in the NBA play-in tournament — and can try to improve their seeding down the stretch

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls clinched a spot in the NBA postseason Tuesday night — and they didn’t even have to do the heavy lifting.

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Celtics can’t overcome Joel Embiid’s epic 52-point performance, fall to 76ers

If the Celtics and 76ers ultimately meet in the second round of the playoffs, the C’s will have the edge. But Joel Embiid, as he showed again Tuesday, poses a major challenge that would make that a competitive and entertaining series.

Boston Herald

Revealed: Manchester Giants sold out of administration as league takes control

A new investor is currently being sought to buy into the franchise

Birmingham Post

Nuggets fumble chance at clinching No. 1 seed, fall flat against Rockets

HOUSTON — Nikola Jokic wandered over to his chair on the visiting bench and tossed his towel down in frustration.

The Denver Post

A bad look: Bulls dominated by depleted Hawks 123-105 in game both teams needed

How’s that bland season tasting, Bulls fans? Even less satisfying now.

Chicago Sun-Times

Hornets, despite losses, gain insight from visiting NBA Hall of Famer: ‘It’s invaluable’

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mark Williams laughed, thinking about the coincidental nature of his latest encounter.

Tribune News Service

Jimmy Butler to rescue again as Heat survive harrowing victory in Detroit

DETROIT — For weeks, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra has acknowledged that little has been easy about this season.

Tribune News Service

Magic eliminated from postseason contention with loss to Cavaliers

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic’s 117-113 Thursday home loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers had consequences that impacted their chances of qualifying for postseason play.

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UConn men’s basketball co-captain Andre Jackson says he wants another national title

HOUSTON — Decked out in his NCAA Championship garb, a piece of the net tied onto his hat, UConn men’s basketball co-captain Andre Jackson captured the hearts of UConn Nation one more time.

Tribune News Service

No one came up bigger for the UConn men’s basketball team than Adama Sanogo

HOUSTON – Adama Sanogo picked up a basketball for the first time as a 14-year-old soccer player in Bamako, Mali.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Report: Rafael Stone returning for fourth season as Rockets general manager

Rafael Stone is set to return in 2023-24 for a fourth season as #Rockets general manager, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. The fate of Stephen Silas is less clear.

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Stephen Silas acknowledges uncertain future with Rockets

Stephen Silas hasn't heard from the #Rockets about his future: “I have a three-year contract, and this is the last home game of my three years. Whatever happens, happens after this.”

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'He's fitting in well': Why Russell Westbrook helps the Clippers more than he did with Lakers

LOS ANGELES — Before catching a flight back to Southern California late Saturday night, the player who spent high school in Lawndale and college in Westwood threw on a Dodgers cap.

Daily Mirror

Dallas superstar takes blame for Mavericks struggles but won't end season

The Dallas Mavericks' regular NBA season has crumbled with the team sat 11th in the Western Conference and superstar player Luka Doncic has taken responsibility for the team's woes

Daily Mirror

Magic Johnson breaks silence on his record $6billion bid to buy Commanders

Magic Johnson has confirmed that his joint-bid for NFL team the Washington Commanders has been submitted and that a decision on the bid will be made by controversial owner Dan Snyder

Tribune News Service

Larry Stone: Why this could be a watershed moment for women's college basketball

SEATTLE — It was a great weekend for women's basketball in just about every way, writ large and small. Maybe even a watershed moment, but we'll have to wait and see about that.

Tribune News Service

Tom Thibodeau already the Knicks’ winningest coach since Jeff Van Gundy

NEW YORK — Tom Thibodeau has already eclipsed the last 12 Knicks coaches in victories, an accomplishment that probably reflects more on the volatility of the position than his greatness through a short stint.

Tribune News Service

‘What in the world happened to Duncan Robinson?’ also a talking point beyond Heat realm

DETROIT — The subject was underachieving, the playoff race, but mostly 3-point shooting. Of the latter, both arguably could be considered experts, as Tim Legler made a recent appearance on JJ Redick’s Old Man and the Three podcast.

Daily Mirror

LA Lakers deal with LeBron James' enemy the secret reason behind NBA Playoff charge

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are set to reach the playoffs and could go on a deep run, which is a far cry from the state of the franchise before the NBA Trade Deadline in February

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