Jets snap season-high losing streak with overtime victory

Winnipeg Jets and Buffalo Sabres

Adam Lowry scored late in overtime, and the Winnipeg Jets ended their season-high four-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. Gabriel Vilardi and Kyle Connor also scored, and…

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Sam Montembeault and the Canadiens blanked the Predators

Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators

Sam Montembeault made 29 saves, and Patrik Laine scored his second power-play goal in two games, helping the Montreal Canadiens win 3-0 against the struggling Nashville Predators on Thursday. Montembeault stopped all 13 shots he…

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Grizzlies’ bench shines in win against Kings

Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings

The Memphis Grizzlies received 60 points from their bench and overcame the ejection of star Ja Morant late in the game to beat the Sacramento Kings 115-110 on Thursday night. Marcus Smart came off the…

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Nikola Vucevic scores 39 points as Bulls defeat Spurs

Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs

Nikola Vucevic scored a season-high 39 points, and Ayo Dosunmu added 27 points along with a career-high 11 rebounds, leading the Chicago Bulls to a 139-124 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. The…

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Pelicans edge out Suns to snap nine-game skid

New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns

Brandon Ingram scored 29 points, CJ McCollum added 25, and the New Orleans Pelicans broke a nine-game losing streak with a 126-124 win over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. Trey Murphy III contributed 19…

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Knicks rally from slow start to dominate Hornets

New York Knicks and Charlotte Hornets

Karl-Anthony Towns achieved his 12th consecutive double-double, leading the New York Knicks to a dominant 125-101 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night. Towns scored 27 points on 9-of-15 shooting and grabbed 16 rebounds…

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The 76ers aim to prevent a two-game sweep by the surging Magic

Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers

After a loss to Orlando on Wednesday, the Philadelphia 76ers will look to bounce back on Friday when they face the Magic again at home. Orlando began its two-game visit to Philadelphia with a 106-102…

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The Blackhawks part ways with coach Luke Richardson after a rough start to his third season, the worst in the league

Chicago Blackhawks head coach Luke Richardson, center top, talks to his players during the third period of an NHL hockey game

The Chicago Blackhawks fired coach Luke Richardson on Thursday, showing their frustration with the progress of the team’s rebuilding effort. Chicago has lost four straight games, bringing their record to a league-worst 8-16-2 for the…

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