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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts after being fouled on a 3-point play in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022. Williamson scored a career high 43 points and the Pelicans won 119-118. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Williamson scores career-high 43, Pelicans top Timberwolves
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Wed,12/28/22-10:14PM , 212 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson ducked and smiled as celebrating New Orleans Pelicans teammates poured bottles of water over him. Moments later, Trey Muprhy III pretended to place a crown on Williamson's head — a fitting gesture after a memorable game which, by the end, had coronation-type energy about it.
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Baylor forward Jalen Bridges (11) steals the ball from Nicholls State forward Edoardo Del Cadia (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)

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George, Flagler pace No. 12 Baylor in win over Nicholls
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wed,12/28/22-9:40PM , 238 Reads
WACO, Texas (AP) — Keyonte George scored 21 points, and No. 12 Baylor pulled away from Nicholls State in the second half of an 85-56 victory Wednesday night.

George and Adam Flagler both made four 3-pointers for the Bears (10-2), who never trailed in their final game before opening Big 12 Conference play.
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Wednesday's Scores
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Wed,12/28/22-7:24PM , 454 Reads
GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=

Acadiana 57, Westgate 41

Airline 49, Loyola Prep 19

Albany 46, Southwood 34

Amite 70, Dominican 60

Anacoco 48, Neville 27

Avoyelles 52, Rapides 14

Barbe 62, Washington-Marion 19

Baton Rouge Episcopal 62, Istrouma 21

Beau Chene 45, David Thibodaux 35
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Wednesday's Scores
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Wed,12/28/22-7:23PM , 416 Reads
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL=

Airline 72, Loyola Prep 63

Ascension Episcopal 45, Westgate 42

Avoyelles Charter 50, JS Clark Leadership Academy 35

Baton Rouge Catholic 62, Port Allen 61

Belaire 47, Woodlawn (BR) 43

Ben Franklin 60, Pearl River 58

Benton 46, B.T. Washington 43
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