Crooked rim redux: Basket delays Nuggets again

The Nuggets game against the Cavaliers on Friday was delayed because of a crooked rim, the second time that’s happened to Denver this week.

Hornets’ 51 1st-quarter points at Bucks tie record

Terry Rozier scored a season-high 39 points and the Hornets matched an NBA record with 51 in the first quarter of a 138-109 rout of the Bucks on Friday night.

Durant has 33 points to lead Nets past Pelicans, 108-102

Knicks top Raptors; first win in Canada since ’15

Julius Randle’s 32 points led the New York Knicks to a 112-108 win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night, the Knicks’ first win in Canada since 2015.

No miracle comeback this time for Raptors against Knicks

Pascal Siakam had exploded for a career-high 52 points against the Knicks just over two weeks ago, and there was no way they were going to be embarrassed by him again.

Raptors come up short against Knicks, suffer 3rd straight loss

The frustration continues for the Toronto Raptors. Julius Randle scored 19 of his 32 points in the first quarter to lead the visiting New York Knicks 112-108 over the Raptors on Friday, beating Toronto for the first time in 12 tries at Scotiabank Arena.

Sources: Lakers guarantee Reaves, Gabriel deals

The Los Angeles Lakers are guaranteeing the contracts of Austin Reaves and Wenyen Gabriel for the rest of the season, league sources told ESPN.

Paul George, Kawhi Leonard sit out for Clippers in Minnesota

George, Leonard sit out night after Clips’ loss

The Clippers’ Paul George and Kawhi Leonard sat out Friday’s game in Minnesota, one night after the team’s loss at Denver.

Warriors’ Iguodala set for season debut vs. Magic

Warriors forward Andre Iguodala is set to make his season debut on Saturday against the Orlando Magic.