Baltimore Sun

Nets put end to Raptors’ run

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The Raptors had their franchiser­ecord winning streak stopped at 15 games with a 101-91 loss to the Nets on Wednesday night in New York.

The defending NBA champions were hoping to keep rolling right into the All-Star break but couldn’t find the form that helped them average 121.2 points and shoot 50% over the previous 15 games.

This time, the Raptors hit only 37.8%, with Kyle Lowry’s triple-double (12 points, 12 assists, 11 rebounds) coming on a night he shot just 4-for-13.

Doncic shines in return: All-Star guard Luka Doncic had 33 points and 12 rebounds in his return from a sevengame absence because of a sprained ankle, leading the host Mavericks to a 130-111 victory over the Kings.

Last season’s rookie of the year added eight assists in the victory.

Layups: The Cavs broke a 12-game home skid, beating the Hawks 127-105. ... T’wolves C Karl-Anthony Towns missed Wednesday’s 115-108 loss to the Hornets with a wrist injury. He will be evaluated over the All-Star break. ... Trail Blazers G Damian Lillard will not compete in the All-Star Game and 3-point contest due to a groin injury. ... Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were buried Friday near the family’s Southern California home. The retired basketball superstar, his daughter and the other victims will be honored at a Feb. 24 public memorial at Staples Center.

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