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D'Angelo Russell collected 22 points and a career-high-tying 13 assists as the Brooklyn Nets overcame 36 points from LeBron James on Tuesday night and held on for a 115-110 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in New York. Facing his former team for the third time since being acquired by Brooklyn on draft night in 2017, Russell posted his second double-double of the season, hitting 9 of 21 shots, including a clutch 3-pointer from the top of the key over Kyle Kuzma with 22 seconds left to put Brooklyn ahead 113-107. Joe Harris added 19 points, reserve Spencer Dinwiddie contributed 18 and Hollis-Jefferson finished with 17 as the Nets extended their winning streak to six games. Continue to Article

December 19, 2018 3:30:am EST

Jamal Murray scored 15 points of his 19 points in the final quarter as the shorthanded Denver Nuggets rallied to beat the Toronto Raptors 95-86 Sunday in a battle between the league's East and West conference leaders. Nikola Jokic tallied 26 points for the Nuggets, who posted their 10th win in 12 games and maintain a slim lead over Golden State in the Western Conference. "I guess maybe it says we're the best team for the time being," Nuggets coach Michael Malone said. Continue to Article

December 17, 2018 12:18:am EST

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons moved back into the conversation with Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson after his record-breaking performance in the NBA. Simmons posted a triple-double, finishing with 22 points, 11 rebounds and 14 assists to lead the 76ers to a 128-105 win away to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. It was Simmons' 15th career triple-double in his 111th game, joining Robertson as the only two NBA players to ever post at least 15 triple-doubles in that few games. Continue to Article

December 16, 2018 9:28:pm EST

Jimmy Butler's return brought out the best in his Philadelphia teammates. Ben Simmons had 22 points, 11 rebounds and 14 assists for his third triple-double of the season, Joel Embiid scored 24 points and the 76ers routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 128-105 on Sunday. Butler scored 19 points after missing two games - both losses - with a strained groin. Continue to Article

December 16, 2018 7:21:pm EST

Jimmy Butler's return brought out the best in his Philadelphia teammates. Ben Simmons had 22 points, 11 rebounds and 14 assists for his third triple-double of the season, Joel Embiid scored 24 points and the 76ers routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 128-105 on Sunday. Butler scored 19 points after missing two games — both losses — with a strained groin. Continue to Article

December 16, 2018 7:20:pm EST