NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
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The Pistons-Cavsgame faced a 18-minute delay in the third quarter due to a blaring horn caused by a power surge affecting the scoreboard. The Celtics delivered one of the league's best offensive performances on Friday, outscoring the Nets by 20 points in a dominant display.
All-Stars Donovan Mitchell and James Harden missed their second consecutive game for the Cavaliers Friday, who also ruled out Keon Ellis and Dean Wade. Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen will be reevaluated in two weeks after a hip injury MRI, while Suns guard Cole Anthony was waived Friday following his trade acquisition.
Norman Powell, the Heat's leading scorer, will miss at least a week with a Grade 1 groin strain Friday. The Spurs secured Mason Plumlee for the season's remainder Friday, and rookie Kon Knueppel broke Keegan Murray's rookie 3-point record with his 207th make Thursday.
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