Youth leads charge in Raptors’ bounce-back win over Nets
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Barnes makes first 11 shots, Raptors romp past Nets in Brooklyn
NEW YORK (AP) — No Kevin Durant, no Steve Nash and nobody who could guard Scottie Barnes. The Brooklyn Nets were missing plenty Monday night, and the Raptors rookie wasn't missing much at all. Barnes made his first 11 shots and had 28 points and a season-high 16 rebounds, leading Toronto to a 133-97 victory over the Nets in the opener of a home-and-home series.
Ben Simmons not practicing, making game in Philadelphia unlikely
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Ben Simmons not cleared for practices by Brooklyn Nets, who hope Kevin Durant is able to return later in week
NEW YORK — Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash said Monday that Ben Simmons still has not been cleared for practice as he recovers from the back soreness that he's been dealing with as he prepares to return to game action for the first time in almost nine months.
Kevin Durant likely to return to Nets lineup later in week
Kevin Durant was not on the court Saturday when the Nets faced the Bucks, so Kyrie Irving took over that game for Brooklyn.
Raptors' Anunoby to get second opinion on broken finger
Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby is scheduled to see a hand specialist in New York City on Monday to get a second opinion on his fracture finger, according to TSN's Josh Lewenberg.
Can Syracuse basketball spring a Duke upset, and how these Blue Devils compare to past Duke champs
The Duke Blue Devils moved closer to their first ACC regular-season championship since 2010 with a 65-61 win over Virginia on Wednesday night, also remaining in position for what would be, stunningly, their first outright ACC regular-season title since the 2005-06 team earned that distinction. Mike Krzyzewski and Co. (24-4, 14-3) are a full game ahead of second-place Notre Dame (20-8, 13-4) heading into Saturday's Sonic Blockbuster matchup at the Syracuse Orange (6 p.m. ET, ESPN and ESPN app).
Joel Embiid says James Harden 'completely different than what you see out there' ahead of star guard's 76ers debut
MINNEAPOLIS — As the Philadelphia 76ers prepare to finally see James Harden take the court in their uniform for the first time Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves, 76ers star Joel Embiid said Harden has been far different than the person he heard about before his arrival.