AJ Griffin

Toronto Raptors forward Precious Achiuwa hangs off the rim after dunking against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Toronto. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)

Young scores 29, Murray 27 as Hawks beat Raptors 114-103

TORONTO (AP) — Trae Young scored 29 points, Dejounte Murray had 27 and the Atlanta Hawks never trailed in a 114-103 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night.

Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young (11) goes up for a basket past Los Angeles Lakers' Max Christie (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 130-114. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Hawks’ Young sidelined with illness, won’t play vs. Bucks

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) is guarded by Charlotte Hornets guard Theo Maledon (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

Young scores 31, Hawks hold off Ball, Hornets 125-106

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) reacts after a score during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Young, Hawks stop 3-game skid with 125-108 win over Magic

Duke forward Paolo Banchero (5) celebrates with forward AJ Griffin (21) after scoring against Syracuse during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Williams scores 28, No. 7 Duke beats Syracuse 97-72

Duke's Paolo Banchero (5) and Boston College's James Karnik (33) battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Banchero’s 16 points, 14 boards leads No. 7 Duke past BC

BOSTON (AP) — A big second half capped off a very busy week with a victory for No. 7 Duke.

Paolo Banchero had 16 points and 14 rebounds as Duke pulled away midway into the second half for a 72-61 victory over Boston College on Saturday.

Louisville forward Malik Williams (5) attempts to block the shot of Duke center Mark Williams (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Griffin’s 22 points lift No. 9 Duke past Louisville 74-65

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — AJ Griffin didn’t hesitate as he twice got the ball in his hands in a tight, tense game.

Duke forward A.J. Griffin (21) reacts following a basket against Syracuse during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Griffin hits 5 3s, No. 6 Duke beats Syracuse 79-59

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — AJ Griffin attempted 10 shots Saturday, nine of them from behind the arc. If Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski had his way, Griffin would’ve put up even more.

Duke forward Theo John (12) and Appalachian State forward Donovan Gregory (11) reach for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Moore, Banchero lead No. 2 Duke past App State, 92-67

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Wendell Moore Jr. scored 21 points as No. 2 Duke pulled away for a 92-67 victory over Appalachian State on Thursday night.

Duke forward A.J. Griffin (21) shoots over South Carolina State guard Cameron Jones (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Durham, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Back from 2-week break, No. 2 Duke routs South Carolina St

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — AJ Griffin scored 19 points and No. 2 Duke cruised past South Carolina State 103-62 on Tuesday night.

No. 2 Duke shakes off rust, routs South Carolina State

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — AJ Griffin scored 19 points as No. 2 Duke cruised past South Carolina State 103-62 on Tuesday night.

The Duke bench celebrates after the team scored against Lafayette during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Durham, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Moore, No. 7 Duke beat Lafayette 88-55, improve to 5-0

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Wendell Moore Jr. scored 23 points and No. 7 Duke used a few smooth stretches in the second half to pull away for an 88-55 victory over Lafayette on Friday night.

Duke forward Wendell Moore Jr. (0) drives past Lafayette forward Chris Rubayo (44) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Durham, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Wendell Moore Jr. heats up as No. 7 Duke beats Lafayette

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Wendell Moore Jr. scored 23 points and No. 7 Duke used a few smooth stretches in the second half to pull away for an 88-55 victory over Lafayette on Friday night.

Griffin, Balfour combine as A’s blank Red Sox, 3-0

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Every time he found himself in trouble, Athletics pitcher A.J. Griffin tried to channel teammate Bartolo Colon.