Mystics introduce Johnson as coach and Wideman as GM
Washington unveils a culture first plan with new coach Sydney Johnson and GM Jamila Wideman. They stress player development and a welcoming environment to attract international talent and rebuild a contender after two sub .500 seasons.
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Celtics top Spurs as Tatum fuels win before break
Jayson Tatum produced 32 points and 14 rebounds guiding the Boston Celtics to a 116-103 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Kristaps Porzingis added 29 points, Derrick White 19 with nine assists, and De'Aaron Fox tallied 23 in his Spurs debut headlined by Victor Wembanyama's 17 points and 13 boards.
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Cavaliers Sweep Raptors in Four-Game Season Series
Cavaliers beat Toronto 4-0 in the season series with three wins by double digits and an overall 73-point margin. Barnes had 16 points and 11 rebounds as the Raptors trailed 68-43 at halftime, the largest halftime deficit of the season.
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Cavaliers Rally Sets Pace in 23-4 First Quarter Run
Max Strus scored nine of his 14 points as Cleveland built a 23-4 run in the first quarter, giving the Cavaliers a 41-17 lead and lifting their road mark to 19-6. Only Boston is better on the road. Cleveland visits Brooklyn on Feb. 20 after the break while Toronto hosts Miami on Feb. 21.
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Cavaliers Dominate Raptors 131 108 in Cleveland
Cavaliers beat Toronto 131 to 108 as Mitchell scores 21 and Mobley leads with 15 rebounds. Barnes tops Raptors with 27 points, while Garland and Hunter contribute key scoring and assists in front of 16,549 at home.
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Buckeyes topple Huskies 93 69 in Columbus victory
Ohio State led most of the way in a 93 69 win over Washington as Mobley and Parrish scoring 21 points apiece. Thornton added 17 and Bradshaw 12 for the Buckeyes while Washington received 14 from Diallo and Davis, with OSU pulling away after halftime.
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Duke Wins 14th Straight at Home Against California
Duke extends its home winning streak to 14 with a 78-57 victory over California as Cooper Flagg scores 27 points and Tyrese Proctor adds 18. Khamani Maluach posts 10 points and 12 rebounds for the Blue Devils, while Tyler Perkins hits a late go ahead 3. Villanova defeats St. John’s to snap the Red Storm’s 10 game run.
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UConn routs St Johns as Azzi Fudd scores career high
UConn, ranked No. 7, beat St. John's 78 to 40 extending its Big East regular season winning streak to 34. Azzi Fudd scored 17 of her career best 34 in the third quarter. Other results include Kansas State over Cincinnati 90-53, Oklahoma State over Arizona 83-?, Michigan State 91-71 over Wisconsin, Northern Kentucky 72-69 at Cleveland State, Baldwin Wallace 66-61 over John Carroll clinching the Ohio Athletic Conference title, and Yeowomen victory with Camille Zinaich 21 and Angela Kumler 20.
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Ohio State Hosts Minnesota In Big Ten Women’s Showdown
Ohio State, 20-3 overall and 9-3 in the Big Ten, hosts Minnesota, 19-6 and 7-6 in conference, at Value City Arena in Columbus. Buckeyes boast 11-0 home record and leader Ajne Petty plus Cotie McMahon in scoring. Gophers counter with Amaya Battle and Grace Grocholski producing on offense and playmaking.
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