NBA roundup: Jimmy Butler returns as Heat dominate 76ers

Jimmy Butler (NBA)

Jimmy Butler made an impressive return from injury, scoring 30 points to lead the Miami Heat to a 106-89 win over the struggling Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. Butler, who had missed four games due to…

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Magic extend winning streak to six with victory over Suns

Orlando Magic and Phoenix Suns

Franz Wagner scored 32 points, matching his season high, as the Orlando Magic extended their winning streak to six games with a 109-99 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Monday. Anthony Black set season bests…

RJ Barrett scores 39 points to lead Knicks past Pacers

Toronto Raptors and Indiana Pacers

RJ Barrett scored a career-high 39 points, Jakob Poeltl added 30 points and 15 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Indiana Pacers 130-119 on Monday. Barrett also grabbed nine rebounds and scored 15 points…

Bulls strengthen defense to defeat Pistons

Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons

Nikola Vucevic scored 29 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to help the Chicago Bulls beat the Detroit Pistons 122-112 on Monday night. Zach LaVine and Coby White each added 25 points for the Bulls. Josh…

Bucks coach Doc Rivers hit with $25K fine for criticizing referees

Doc Rivers shouts at an official in the 1st half

Bucks coach Doc Rivers was fined $25,000 on Sunday for criticizing the referees after Milwaukee’s 115-114 loss to the Charlotte Hornets the night before. Rivers was upset about a foul called on Giannis Antetokounmpo, which…

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