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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — North Carolina stayed composed and deliberate for much of the 36 minutes it led Syracuse on Tuesday night. Yet in the closing minutes, the Tar Heels needed a little luck to come away with a 72-68 win.

DALLAS — The Washington Wizards’ visit to Dallas for Tuesday night’s game against the Mavericks sparked tangible memories and discussion of their big-swing trade a year ago — even if Kristaps Porzingis watched from the sideline in a gray suit and black button-down while nursing a left ankle sprain.

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With their losing streak finally over, can Alperen Sengun lead the #Rockets to a winning streak? They’ll have a chance Wednesday versus Washington as the Toyota Center homestand continues.

DeAndre Craig was the dominant force on the floor against St. Rita, scoring 33 points to lead the Caravan to a 84-76 win.

NEW ORLEANS — Nikola Jokic threw passes as wild as a night out on Bourbon Street.

The Bulls were well on their way to a season-best four-game winning streak through the first two quarters. Despite halftime warnings from coach Billy Donovan, however, the “Big Three” couldn’t get it done in another heartbreaking loss.

The Heat tried to make it up to the fan who’d wanted to see Jimmy Butler play.

NEW YORK — The difference wasn’t Donovan Mitchell. It was Julius Randle.

MIAMI — No, not a complete game, something that was shuffled out of the equation considering the missing bodies on both sides.

The NBA draft prospect caught the attention of the Lakers star with a truly impressive scoring run on Tuesday.