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Philadelphia's Joel Embiid was ejected for arguing with officials after a charging foul and had to be restrained by coaches in a chaotic first half Monday night against the Spurs that also saw Andre Drummond tossed and then un-ejected upon review.
Kuminga responds to Kerr critique with 26 off benchAfter Warriors coach Steve Kerr delivered his most pointed criticism about Jonathan Kuminga's decision-making and shot selection of late, the fourth-year forward responded with one of his best and most aggressive games of the season Monday night.
Wolves' Edwards fined again for criticizing officialsThe NBA fined Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards $75,000 on Monday for criticizing the referees after Saturday's loss to the Warriors.
Doncic nets 27 in 'OK' return, Mavs beat BlazersLuka Doncic, who has been battling a left heel contusion, returned from a two-game absence to score 27 points, Daniel Gafford added 23 off the bench and Kyrie Irving finished with 20 as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Portland Trail Blazers 132-108 Monday.
Nuggets top Suns as Murray sits with ankle sprainNuggets guard Jamal Murray did not play against the visiting Suns on Monday night due to a sprained ankle.
Caruso, Thunder agree to 4-year, $81M extensionGuard Alex Caruso has reached a four-year, $81 million contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder through the 2028-29 season, his agent told ESPN.
Who's in the lead in the race for MVP?Who has the early edge in the MVP race? Tim Bontemps takes the pulse of the league with a vote that mimics the official ballot.