After playing just 26:16, he hopes to be fresher for tonight's game at Sacramento.

Rep. Ann Rivers' bill to charge fines for killing or hurting police dogs moves closer to floor vote.

After playing just 26:16, he hopes to be fresher for tonight's game at Sacramento.

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