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Westbrook 'a wolf,' fuels Nuggets' improbable win Westbrook 'a wolf,' fuels Nuggets' improbable win

Russell Westbrook set the tone for an undermanned Nuggets team Monday night at Golden State, prompting teammate Aaron Gordon to remark, "First off, Russ is not just a dog. He's a wolf."

Kerr says Curry 'exhausted,' could sit vs. Bucks Kerr says Curry 'exhausted,' could sit vs. Bucks

After watching Stephen Curry struggle against an undermanned Nuggets team Monday night, coach Steve Kerr said the Warriors superstar is "exhausted" and in need of a rest day.

Pelicans lose Murphy (shoulder) for rest of season Pelicans lose Murphy (shoulder) for rest of season

Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III will sit out the rest of the season after being diagnosed with a torn labrum and partial tear of the rotator cuff in his right shoulder.

Toppin hits wild 3 to lift depleted Pacers in OT Toppin hits wild 3 to lift depleted Pacers in OT

Obi Toppin hit seven 3s for the short-handed Pacers on Monday night, the last one an eventual game-winner with 3.5 seconds left to beat the Timberwolves in OT.

76ers' George shut down for rest of season 76ers' George shut down for rest of season

Paul George has been ruled out for at least the rest of the regular season after receiving injections in his left adductor muscle and left knee Monday

Beal (hamstring) out at least one week after MRI Beal (hamstring) out at least one week after MRI

Prior to the Phoenix Suns' 129-89 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday, coach Mike Budenholzer told reporters that guard Bradley Beal, who was sent for an MRI, will miss at least a week because of a left hamstring injury he sustained Sunday.

Heat's skid hits 8, longest of Spoelstra tenure Heat's skid hits 8, longest of Spoelstra tenure

Miami coach Erik Spoelstra watched his beleaguered Heat fall to the New York Knicks 116-95 at Madison Square Garden on Monday night, stretching the club's losing streak to eight games, the longest skid in his memorable 17-year head-coaching career.

Kings' Sabonis cuts eye, returns, then rolls ankle Kings' Sabonis cuts eye, returns, then rolls ankle

The Kings beat the Grizzlies 132-122 to end a four-game losing streak despite losing center Domantas Sabonis to a pair of injuries Monday night.

West tiers: Trio battles behind OKC West tiers: Trio battles behind OKC

There's less than a month left in the regular season and the West remains as wild as ever, especially in the race for the crucial No. 6 spot.