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Nuggets’ winning streak snapped at 5 after Denver blows double-digit lead to Kings

Half of Denver’s roster could be in the infirmary yet as long as No. 15 was healthy, the Nuggets would have a chance.

The Denver Post · Dec 29, 2022

Warriors stay hot at home, come back to beat Jazz 112-107

SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors continued their roll at home Wednesday night, climbing out of a 10-point third-quarter hole to beat the Utah Jazz 112-107.

Tribune News Service · Dec 29, 2022

Bulls fight their way back to make it deer hunting season in overtime

Just when the game was slipping and the Bulls were on course to lose a second straight game, Milwaukee’s Grayson Allen fired up the wrong guy. DeMar DeRozan once again played hero, bailing the Bulls out with 42 points in the win.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2022

Three players ejected, Pistons end six-game losing streak with 121-101 win over Magic

DETROIT — The Pistons snapped a six-game losing streak with a dominant 121-101 win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.

Tribune News Service · Dec 29, 2022

Pistons’ Killian Hayes, Magic’s Moe Wagner Ejected After Melee

Tempers flared in Detroit as Wagner and Hayes got into it in front of the Pistons’ bench.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 29, 2022

Heat beats Lakers behind big nights from Butler, Bam

MIAMI — Five takeaways from the Heat’s 112-98 win against the Lakers on Wednesday at FTX Arena:

Miami Herald · Dec 29, 2022

What Bulls guard Alex Caruso does is often imitated, never duplicated

Caruso was still dealing with a right shoulder issue that kept him sidelined Wednesday, but Bulls coach Billy Donovan discussed what the guard does defensively that makes him so elite, and why it’s hard for teammates to copy.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2022

Aleksej Pokusevski suffers tibial fracture, out at least 6-8 weeks

The Thunder announced an unfortunate injury update on Poku.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 29, 2022

Rockets at Mavericks: Thursday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Coming off a historic 60-point triple double (60 points, 21 rebounds, 10 assists), what can Luka Doncic do for an encore? The #Rockets will find out when they visit Dallas on Thursday.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 29, 2022

Back to MVP favorite: Luka Doncic’s 60-point history might change more than betting odds

DALLAS — Luka Doncic followed his historic 60-point, 21-rebound, 10-assist triple-double in the Mavericks’ Tuesday night thriller over the New York Knicks by hydrating with water, a protein shake and beer and sifting through his own highlights on social media and NBA TV while relaxing in the locker room.

Tribune News Service · Dec 28, 2022