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Giannis gets stitches, returns as Bucks beat Raps

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Monday, 06 January 2025 20:46

EmailPrintTORONTO -- Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo needed three stitches to close a cut near the base of his right pinkie against the Toronto Raptors on Monday night but returned to the game to finish his fourth triple-double of the season.Antetokounmpo banged his finger on the rim while trying to chase down RJ Barrett's fast-break dunk late in the second…

Beal after 25 off bench: Suns mum on trade talk

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Monday, 06 January 2025 20:46

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsPHILADELPHIA -- Bradley Beal made the most of an unfamiliar role Monday, scoring 25 points in his first game off the bench in nine years.Beal scored 20 points in the second half as Phoenix overcame an early 12-point deficit to snap a four-game losing streak with a 109-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.Beal's move to the bench sparked…

Embiid (foot) sits; 'nothing major,' says Nurse

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Monday, 06 January 2025 16:52

EmailPrintPHILADELPHIA -- Joel Embiid was sidelined for the Philadelphia 76ers' game against the Phoenix Suns on Monday night due to a left foot sprain.Sixers coach Nick Nurse said Monday that although the All-Star center's foot injury has been bothersome, it is not something the team is worried about long term."It's day-to-day," Nurse said. "He hurt it a (few) games ago…

Towns (knee) ruled out as Knicks take on Magic

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Monday, 06 January 2025 16:52

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNEW YORK -- New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns, dealing with a right knee injury, was ruled out Monday night ahead of his team's matchup with the Orlando Magic.Before the Knicks' decision to sit Towns because of what they deemed right knee tendinopathy, the four-time All-Star had been considered a game-time decision.He took a hard fall in the…

Zion upgraded to questionable, nears Pels return

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Monday, 06 January 2025 16:52

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNew Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson is on the verge of returning to action after missing two months because of a left hamstring strain.The Pelicans announced that Williamson, who returned to practice last week, has been upgraded to questionable for Tuesday's home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.Williamson has not played since a Nov. 6 loss to the…

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