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Jimmy Butler says he needs to find joy again on the basketball court

Led by Barry Dunning Jr.'s 22 points, the South Alabama Jaguars defeated the Georgia State Panthers 77-51 on Thursday night

The Georgia Southern Eagles defeated the UL Monroe Warhawks 90-82 on Thursday night led by Bradley Douglas' 30 points

Led by Keeshawn Kellman's 23 points, the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles defeated the West Georgia Wolves 79-68 in the ASUN opener for both teams

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder won their franchise-record 13th consecutive regular-season game, 116-98 over the Los Angeles Clippers

Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey broke his left leg in a collision during a win over the Orlando Magic

Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey had surgery on his left leg, a day after breaking his fibula in a collision during a win over the Orlando Magic

Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo is the early leader in fan balloting for the NBA All-Star Game, and LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers seems well on his way toward extending his record and getting picked for a 21st time