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[November 22, 2017] The Sports Xchange

11/22/2017 NBA Note - Golden State Warriors Durant, Kevin

F Kevin Durant's status for Wednesday's game against his former team in Oklahoma City is uncertain as he recovers from a sprained left ankle. The 29-year-old former league MVP participated in a full practice Tuesday and is considered questionable to play versus the Thunder. "I don't know," Durant said when asked if he'll be able to play. "We'll see how it feels in the morning but right now, it feels good." Durant sprained his ankle during Saturday's 124-116 win against the 76ers. He sat out the next night in Golden State's 118-111 victory at Brooklyn.

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NBA Note - Chicago Bulls Valentine, Denzel

G Denzel Valentine shot 5 of 7 from 3-point range and scored 17 points to lead five starters in double figures in the Bulls loss to the Lakers Tuesday night.

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NBA Note - Chicago Bulls Blakeney, Antonio

G Antonio Blakeney, on a two-way contract that allows him to split time between the Bulls and their G-League affiliate, the Windy City Bulls, scored 15 points off the bench in the Bulls loss to the Lakers Tuesday night.

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NBA Note - Los Angeles Lakers Caldwell-Pope, Kentavious

G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 11 of his 21 points in the closing minutes as the Lakers rallied to defeat the Bulls Tuesday night. Los Angeles went ahead 89-87 when Caldwell-Pope put back a missed 3-pointer with 3:06 remaining. Caldwell-Pope followed with two 3-pointers that stretched the lead to five each time, and the Lakers kept Chicago from getting back within one possession.

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NBA Note - Los Angeles Lakers Kuzma, Kyle

F Kyle Kuzma scored a game-high 22 points as the Lakers rallied to defeat the Bulls Tuesday night.

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NBA Note - Chicago Bulls Markkanen, Lauri

F Lauri Markkanen, who came in averaging a team-high 15.6 points for the Bulls, was held to three in the first half before finishing with 13 points and 14 rebounds in Tuesday's loss to the Lakers.

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NBA Note - Los Angeles Lakers Ball, Lonzo

G Lonzo Ball recorded eight points, 13 rebounds and four assists in Tuesday's win over the Bulls. He shot 3 of 13 from the field, including 2 of 8 from 3-point range.

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NBA Note - Chicago Bulls Dunn, Kris

G Kris Dunn made his second start of the season for the Bulls Tuesday, replacing Jerian Grant. Dunn finished with 12 points and six assists in a loss to the Lakers.

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NBA Note - Los Angeles Lakers Randle, Julius

F Julius Randle had 10 points and 10 rebounds in Tuesday's win over the Bulls. Randle went into the game at center as the Lakers used a small-ball lineup to rally past Chicago. "Julius Randle changed the game for them when he went in there at the 5," Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg said.

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