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The Celtics shook off a 40-point LeBron triple-double to take a 2-0 lead

Through two games, LeBron's Cavs have been outhustled, outexecuted, outsmarted and roundly outperformed by a Celtics team that looks like it smells blood in the water.

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Lakers are fined $500,000 for tampering with Paul George

The penalty stems from a conversation between Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and George’s agent, Aaron Mintz.

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Phil Jackson Is Out as Knicks President

Jackson, who won 11 N.B.A. titles as a coach with the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, never translated that success to the front office with the Knicks.

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Sources: Clippers agree to trade Chris Paul to Rockets

Paul agreed to opt in to the final year of his contract, clearing the way for the Clippers to execute a trade with the Rockets and bring back assets for Paul.

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Sources: CP3, Griffin tell Clips they'll opt out

Chris Paul and Blake Griffin will become free agents after deciding not to pick up the player options in their contracts for next season, sources said.

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Celtics All-Star Isaiah Thomas out for season because of hip injury

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) missed the entire second half of Friday night’s game against the Cavaliers due to a hip strain. BOSTON – The Celtics announced Saturday that All-Star guard Isaiah Thomas will miss the remainder of the season aft

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LeBron James, Cavaliers hold off Pacers for historically tight first-round sweep

LeBron James and the Cavaliers completed a first-round sweep for the third consecutive year, but this one was decided by a total of 16 points.

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Rajon Rondo of Chicago Bulls out indefinitely with broken thumb

Rajon Rondo, who has averaged 11.5 points and 8.5 assists in the Bulls' two win over the Celtics, is out indefinitely with a fractured thumb.

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Westbrook sets NBA triple-double record, kills Nuggets' playoff hopes with winning 3

Westbrook records his 42nd triple-double of the season while scoring 50 points

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Russell Westbrook clinched a playoff berth with the highest-scoring triple-double ever

Try as they might, nobody in Orlando could touch Russell Westbrook on Wednesday night. When Westbrook checked back into Wednesday’s game after his customary rest to start the fourth quarter, the Orlando Magic led the Thunder 89-79. A minute and a half l

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The Lakers are officially Jeanie Buss' team, so what will she do?

The Lakers are now officially Jeanie Buss' team, so what will she do first?

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Devin Booker dropped 70 and NBA Twitter lost its mind

All eyes were on Devin Booker’s 70-point game against the Boston Celtics on Friday night, and NBA players across Twitter made sure to send props to the Phoenix Suns phenom.

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LaMarcus Aldridge will be out an 'indefinite period' due to a minor heart arrhythmia

The San Antonio Spurs, gearing for a shot at the top spot in the Western Conference standings during the season’s final month, will lose one of its best players to a frightening condition. LaMarcus Aldridge, the five-time All-Star that signed with the t

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Cavs make NBA regular-season record 25 3s, top Hawks 135-130

ATLANTA (AP) — On a record-breaking night when Kyrie Irving and LeBron James combined for 81 points, it was fitting that the biggest shot belonged to Kyle Korver.

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Kevin Durant has sprained MCL, bone bruise; will miss at least a month

Golden State Warriors All-Star Kevin Durant will minimally miss a month with an MCL sprain and bone bruise in his left knee, but is expected to return for the start of the playoffs in mid-April. After an MRI late Tuesday night, the Warriors announced on W

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Klay Thompson sets NBA record for points in under 30 minutes

Klay Thompson made history on Monday night. The Golden State Warriors of the past three seasons are famous for setting records. The Warriors’ No. 3 scoring option set a new NBA season high with 60 points on 21-of-33 FG, 8-of-14 3FG, and 10-of-11 FT.

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Westbrook has 51 points, triple-double; Thunder beat Suns

Tired wasn't an option for Russell Westbrook on Friday night. The explosive point guard had 51 points in a triple-double and scored the winning points in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 113-110 overtime victory over the Phoenix Suns. According to th

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Sixers rookie Ben Simmons has a fracture in his foot

Snakebitten Philadelphia sees another first-round pick with injury

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Sources: LeBron agrees to $100M deal with Cavs

LeBron James also pressured the Cavs to finalize a deal to keep free agent J.R. Smith.

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Woj: Westbrook to sign new deal with OKC

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San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan retires after 19 seasons

Tim Duncan celebrates the San Antonio Spurs’ 2014 NBA title. Duncan announced his retirement Monday. San Antonio Spurs big man Tim Duncan, a five-time NBA champion, two-time Most Valuable Player and three-time NBA Finals MVP regarded by many as the gre

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Sources: James Harden agrees to $118M renegotiation - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The four-year deal includes a player option that could return him to free agency in 2019.

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Sources: Dwyane Wade plans to join Bulls

Dwyane Wade has informed the Chicago Bulls he plans to sign a deal with them.

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Sources: Pau Gasol agrees to deal with Spurs

Pau Gasol will join the Spurs and help offset the possible loss of Tim Duncan to retirement.

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Kevin Durant chooses Warriors - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Kevin Durant will join a 73-win team team coming off back-to-back Finals appearances.

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Manu Ginobili will play at least one more season with the Spurs - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Manu Ginobili will continue to thrill NBA fans for at least another year. The San Antonio Spurs ended their season earlier than expected in a fashion that inspired many questions about the team’s future. For all the on-court issues su

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Rondo joins Bulls for another attempt to regain his relevance - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Rajon Rondo will attempt to become relevant again in Chicago. Did you know that Rajon Rondo led the NBA in assists this season? Toiling for an unimpressive, uninspiring Sacramento Kings that was only intermittently interesting as a trai

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Sources: Jamal Crawford staying with Clippers - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The free-agent guard agreed to a three-year, $42 million deal to return to Los Angeles.

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Mike Conley and Grizzlies agree to the biggest NBA contract ever - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: MARCH 6: Mike Conley #11 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns on March 6, 2016 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. Before Friday, only two players in NBA history had made $30 million per ye

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Timofey Mozgov is the first big hire of the NBA's crazy free agent season - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Timofey’s summer vacation has been fun, thus far. (Getty Images) [Follow Dunks Don’t Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball]

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Sources: Thunder trade Serge Ibaka to Magic - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: OKC forward Serge Ibaka is headed to the Magic for three players.

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76ers take Ben Simmons with No. 1 pick in 2016 NBA draft | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: As expected, the Philadelphia 76ers kicked off the 2016 NBA draft by selecting Ben Simmons, a 6-foot-10, 240-pound playmaking forward out of LSU, with the No. 1 overall pick.

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Bulls trade ex-MVP Rose to Knicks in Five-Player Trade

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Cavs make history to win NBA championship - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Cavs became the first team to come back from a 3-1 Finals deficit to finally bring a title to Cleveland.

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LeBron, Cavs bowl over Warriors to force Game 7 - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: LeBron James scored 41 points and had 11 assists and eight rebounds to set up a showdown in Oakland.

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LeBron, Kyrie too much for Warriors in Game 5 - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Cavs' stars each scored 41 points to push the NBA Finals back to Cleveland.

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Draymond Green suspended for Game 5

Green earned his fourth flagrant foul point of the playoffs in an altercation with LeBron James in Game 4.

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LeBron scores 32, Cavs wallop Warriors 120-90 in Game 3 - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Crawling on the floor after a loose ball, LeBron James gathered himself and quickly got to his feet. James had 32 points and 11 rebounds, Kyrie Irving added 30 points and Cleveland, pushed for 48 minutes by a delirious, championship-sta

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Warriors roar past Cavs to take 2-0 Finals lead - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Draymond Green had 28 points, seven boards and five assists as Golden State pummeled Cleveland.

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Warriors roll past Cavs in Game 1

Golden State didn't get much from the Splash Brothers, but it really didn't matter.

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Warriors take thrilling Game 7 vs. Thunder to reach NBA Finals | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Warriors completed a comeback from 3-1 down to beat the Thunder in the Western Conference Finals and continue their quest to become one of the best teams in NBA history.

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Klay and Steph save Warriors season, stun Thunder to force Game 7 | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Warriors needed their superstars to come up huge to save their season. The Splash Brothers delivered to force Game 7.

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LeBron and Kyrie carry Cavs past Raptors, into 2nd straight Finals | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Cleveland Cavaliers will play for the first championship in franchise history thanks to another stellar performance from stars LeBron James and Kyrie Irving.

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Curry, Warriors outlast Thunder, will play at least 1 more game | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The defending champions withstood another tremendous defensive effort from OKC and will live to play Game 6 on Saturday.

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Cavs find the touch, torch Raptors to get within one win of Finals | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Cavs didn't lose their A-game; they just forgot to pack it when they left for Canada. When they got home, they found it.

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Thunder overwhelm Warriors again, move within a win of NBA Finals | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Oklahoma City followed up a Game 3 blowout with another commanding win in Game 4 and now has three chances to win and move on to the NBA Finals.

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Lowry, DeRozan lead Raptors to 105-99 win over Cav - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Kyle Lowry scored 35 points, including a driving layup in the final minute, and DeMar DeRozan had 32 as the Toronto Raptors evened the Eastern Conference Finals by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 105-99 in Game 4 on Monday night. DeMarr

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NBA doesn't suspend Warriors' Draymond Green for kick to groin - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Draymond Green is eligible to play in Tuesday's Game 4 between the Warriors and Thunder.

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Oklahoma City dominates Golden State in OKC, takes 2-1 series lead | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Thunder led by 41 points and had Game 3 wrapped up well before the third quarter ended.

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Raptors drop Cavs to 10-1 in playoffs

DeMar DeRozan scored 32 points, Bismack Biyombo set a Toronto playoff record with 26 rebounds and the Raptors beat Cleveland 99-84 on Saturday night, handing the Cavaliers their first loss this postseason. Kyle Lowry scored 20 points, Cory Joseph added 14

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Perfect 10: Cavs stay unbeaten in postseason, down Raptors - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Overshadowed as Golden State shot down history during the regular season, the Cavaliers are making this postseason their own. LeBron James recorded a triple-double and Cleveland improved to 10-0 in the playoffs with a 108-89 victory ove

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Curry dazzles again, Warriors even series with Thunder 1-1 - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Once Stephen Curry finally gathered himself and got up following a scary first-quarter dive into the stands, fans inside Oracle Arena could take a breath, sit back and watch the MVP put on a spectacular shooting show. ''The elbow's fine

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The Cavs send a message, totally dominating the Raptors in Game 1 | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Just one game separated the Cavs and Raptors during the regular season. Game 1 suggested that much more separates them now.

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76ers get No. 1 pick in the draft - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Lakers got the No. 2 pick in the lottery, with the top prizes being Brandon Ingram and Ben Simmons.

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Sources: Terry Stotts agrees to extension with Trail Blazers - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Stotts is guaranteed just under $5 million a year over the next three years, with a team option for 2019-20.

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Westbrook leads comeback as Thunder stun Warriors to take Game 1 | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: OKC looked at a clear disadvantaged in the first half but made more big plays down the stretch thanks to a terrific second half from their star point guard.

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Karl-Anthony Towns is your (unanimously-voted) Rookie of the Year

The Minnesota big man is one of the most intriguing all-around prospects to hit the league in a long time.

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Lowry scores 35, DeRozan has 28, Raptors beat Heat 116-89

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Dragic, Wade lead Heat past Raptors 103-91 - and into Game 7 - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Miami Heat went small, and came up big. Goran Dragic scored a postseason career-high 30 points, Dwyane Wade added 22 and the Heat rode a small lineup to a 103-91 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night, tying their Eastern

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The Thunder eliminated the Spurs with more overwhelming defense | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: A late comeback made the result relatively close, but the Thunder were clearly superior in ending the 67-win Spurs' season.

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Curry's crazy dagger takes Warriors past Blazers, into West finals | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The unanimous MVP scored 14 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter and put Golden State into the next round with one of his patented pull-up three-pointers.

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DeRozan and Lowry finally star at same time, push Heat to the edge | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: It's been a rough postseason for DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry, but the All-Stars were huge when it counted in Game 5.

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NBA admits to two more crucial blown calls in Spurs-Thunder series | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The NBA conceded what we already knew after watching Tuesday night's thrilling and crucial Game 5 between the Thunder and Spurs.

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Westbrook's more balanced approach leads OKC, puts Spurs on brink | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The attack-first Thunder guard balanced his most extreme tendencies with sound decision-making to bring his team within one win of the West finals.

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17 of Curry's 40 in OT, Warriors up 3-1

Golden State's superstar certainly was. Curry returned from a sprained right knee to score an NBA-record 17 points in overtime, finishing with 40 as the Warriors rallied to take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinals with a 132-125 victory o

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Wade rallies Heat to OT win, series 2-2

Dwyane Wade was rolling. Wade scored 30 points, including the layup that sent the game to overtime and finished off Miami's frantic comeback from a nine-point deficit, as the Heat beat the Toronto Raptors 94-87 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference sem

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Kevin Durant's Game 4 heroics save Thunder season, and much more - CBSSports.com

The Spurs had an answer for everything, except Kevin Durant. Series tied 2-2. Let's play (at least) six.

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Kevin Love's eight 3-pointers push Cleveland into the East finals | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Cavs forward broke Atlanta's heart time and time again as his team swept the Hawks.

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Lillard headlines Blazers' shooting outburst in Game 3 win | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Damian Lillard's playoff career-high 40 points lifted the Blazers to a very impressive win that cuts the Warriors' series lead to 2-1.

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Lowry's bounce-back Game 3 rises above injuries for Raps and Heat | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Centers Jonas Valanciunas and Hassan Whiteside both went down in a pivotal game highlighted by Kyle Lowry's 29 second-half points.

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Sources: Grizzlies fire head coach Dave Joerger - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Kings have made Joerger their No. 1 candidate and are planning to move quickly to secure him.

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'It's all about details': How the Spurs put away OKC in Game 3 | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: "One play, two plays can win you a game. Or lose you a game." The Spurs made those plays on Friday. The Thunder didn't.

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The 3-point-happy Cavaliers are terrifying, and the Hawks are dead | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: After Game 2, the Hawks vowed the Cavs wouldn't hit 25 3s again. They're men of their word: in Game 3, the Cavs only made 21.

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Carroll scores 21, Raptors beat Heat in OT to tie series

TORONTO (AP) — This time, overtime went the way of the Toronto Raptors. Jonas Valanciunas made sure of it. DeMarre Carroll scored 21 points, Valanciunas had 15 points and 12 rebounds, and the Raptors beat the Miami Heat…

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The Cavs couldn't stop making 3s in historic blowout of the Hawks | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Cleveland made 18 three-pointers in the first half and set a new NBA single-game record in a comprehensive rout.

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Warriors’ defense, Klay Thompson take over fourth quarter, earn Game 2 win – ProBasketballTalk

Only one team in this series can crank up their defense enough to  win them games. The Warriors' offense feeds off that stingy defense — with or without Stephen Curry in the lineup, again Tuesday it was without — and the combination can lead to big r

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Kyle Lowry's prayer forces OT, but Heat recover to take Game 1 | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: What looked like a breath of new life for the Raptors turned out to be a last gasp, thanks in large part to Dwyane Wade.

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OKC survives big mistakes in wild ending, takes Game 2 over Spurs | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: OKC's bounced back from a Game 1 rout in a big way, but San Antonio arguably should have won after a baffling Dion Waiters push and clear fast-break opportunity in the final seconds.

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LeBron, Cavaliers weather the storm against Hawks in Game 1: Takeaways - CBSSports.com

The Hawks put up a strong effort late in Game 1, but in the end the Cavs hold on to win the series opener.

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Raptors edge Pacers for rare visit to semifinals after nearly squandering a big lead

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Heat scorch Hornets behind Dragic, Whiteside to win blowout Game 7 | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Goran Dragic carved up the Charlotte defense and Hassan Whiteside shook the Hornets' offense as the Heat rolled in Game 7.

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The Spurs obliterated the Thunder in a historic Game 1 blowout | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Few expected this series to get so ugly so fast, but San Antonio managed to build the sixth-largest halftime lead in NBA playoff history.

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Wade, Heat force Game 7 with 97-90 win over Hornets

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Dwyane Wade hadn't made a 3-point shot since December, enduring a streak of 22 consecutive misses. That all changed on Friday night with Miami's season on the line. The 34-year-old star hit both…

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Indiana extends its season with a win, forces a Game 7 in Toronto

Toronto will have to play yet another Game 7 on its home floor after failing to close things out in Indianapolis.

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Hawks eliminate punchless Celtics in Game 6, move on to face Cavs

The Hawks limited the Celtics to just 33 first-half points on their way to a series-clinching victory.

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No Steph Curry, no problem as the Warriors end the Rockets' season

Without Steph Curry, the Warriors continued responding in spectacular fashion.

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Courtney Lee keeps the faith, stuns Heat to give Hornets 3-2 lead

Courtney Lee once again found himself in the right place at the right time, helping put the Hornets one win away from Round 2.

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With big turnaround, Hawks beat Celtics 110-83 for 3-2 lead

ATLANTA (AP) — Talk about a stunning turnaround. The Atlanta Hawks couldn't make anything. Then, suddenly, they couldn't miss. Kent Bazemore got the Hawks rolling with three straight 3-pointers in the second quarter, letting…

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Solomon Hill's game-tying 3 comes late, gives Raps huge Game 5 win

In the closing seconds, this time, Toronto got the break for which its fans had been praying.

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LA CLIPPERS INJURY UPDATE | LA Clippers

The L.A. Clippers announced today the following injury updates: Forward Blake Griffin will miss the remainder of the 2016 NBA Playoffs after aggravating the injury to his left quad tendon last night in Game 4. Griffin underwent an MRI this morning that re

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Walker drops 34, Hornets defeat Heat 89-85 to even series - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Steve Clifford has seen that look in Kemba Walker's eye. Walker responded, like he's done so many times before. Walker had 11 straight Charlotte points during a crucial stretch midway through the fourth quarter and finished with a playo

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Blazers take Game 4, even series against suddenly hurting Clippers | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Injuries to Chris Paul and Blake Griffin put the Clippers into big trouble, and the Blazers tied it up at 2-2 thanks to strong performances from a number of role players.

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Westbrook leads Thunder past Mavericks; OKC wins series 4-1

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Russell Westbrook had 36 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 118-104 on Monday night to win the first-round playoff series 4-1 and advance to the Western Conference semifinals.

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Steph Curry could miss two weeks - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Golden State Warriors star has a Grade 1 sprain of his right knee.

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Kyrie Irving's heroics lead Cavaliers to first-round sweep of Pistons | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Cavaliers are moving on to the second round, thanks to the hot hand of Kyrie Irving.

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Sources: Lakers fire head coach Byron Scott Scott finished with a 38-126 record in Los Angeles

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OKC nabs 3-1 lead over Dallas despite Durant's struggles, ejection | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Thunder controlled another game against the hurting Mavericks and look likely to close out the series Monday with or without their superstar.

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Hornets snap 14-year playoff drought, beat Heat 96-80 - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: After the Charlotte Hornets dropped the first two games of their first-round series against the Miami Heat, team owner Michael Jordan and assistant coach Patrick Ewing approached coach Steve Clifford with a suggestion: Post up rookie 7-

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Isaiah Thomas wouldn't let Boston fall into a 3-0 hole to Atlanta | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The diminutive scoring guard put up 42 points in a win that gives the Celtics new life against the Hawks.

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Kyrie Irving's dagger puts Cavs up 3-0 and Pistons on the brink | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Once again, the Pistons stood toe-to-toe with the Cavs. Once again, Cleveland's superior stars overpowered Detroit's muscle.

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Spurs leave Grizzlies no life in Game 3 win by Kawhi Leonard's dominance - CBSSports.com

Kawhi Leonard squeezed the hope out of the Grizzlies' upset hopes with a brilliant performance and the Spurs lead 3-0.

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The Rockets’ bench looked pretty bummed after James Harden’s game-winner | For The Win

Thanks to this James Harden game-winner on Thursday, the Houston Rockets cut into the Golden State Warriors' lead in their playoff series to 2-1. https://twitter.

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Hornets, Pistons, Blazers look to avoid 0-2 deficits

MIAMI (AP) — Heat star Dwyane Wade often can be heard saying at playoff time that a series hasn't truly started until somebody wins on the home floor of its opponent. Charlotte, Detroit and Portland probably can appreciate that sort of thinking. A two-d

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Hawks suffocate C's into historic offensive futility in Game 2 win | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: All the Hawks needed was six good minutes of offense to take a 2-0 lead over the Celtics in their best-of-seven series.

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No-Curry Warriors handle Rockets in series that looks over at 2-0 | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Golden State missed the presumptive MVP but appeared in control the whole way against a Houston squad that can't seem to bring playoff intensity.

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Tip-in too late to wake Durant from nightmare as Mavs take Game 2 | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Raymond Felton had a game to remember, Kevin Durant had one he'd love to forget, and Steven Adams was a hair too late.

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Spurs' Leonard edges out Warriors' Green for Defensive Player of the Year - CBSSports.com

Kawhi Leonard is the first non-center to repeat as Defensive Player of the Year since Dennis Rodman.

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Cleveland hangs on against dogged Detroit, wins Game 1

The Cavs won despite a formidable effort from a young Pistons team working its first postseason game in seven years.

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NBA Recap - Memphis Grizzlies at San Antonio Spurs - Apr 17, 2016 - CBSSports.com

SAN ANTONIO (AP) Kawhi Leonard had 20 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat Memphis 106-74 on Sunday night in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series, handing the Grizzlies their worst postseason loss.

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Lakers' Kobe Bryant scores 60 points, makes NBA history in final game

The Lakers star goes out on his terms with a barrage of shots amid an insane 60 points on 50 field goal attempts, the most in NBA history.

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Warriors reach 73 wins in blowout to set new single-season record

Golden State made history Wednesday with a dominant win to top the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls' single-season wins record.

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Warriors match Bulls' record for most wins

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Westbrook's 17th triple-double leads Thunder over Nuggets - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Russell Westbrook turned his first-half frustration into a milestone night. Westbrook had 13 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists to become the first player with 17 triple-doubles in a season in 27 years, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rou

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Wolves hand Warriors reminder that history never comes easy - CBSSports.com

The Warriors' elevation to history and that elusive number -- 70 -- ran smack into a young, hungry, now 26-win Minnesota Timberwolves team that handed down a message Tuesday night: Making history ain't easy.

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Celtics hand Warriors 8th loss, end record home streak at 54 | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Golden State can now afford only one loss in its final six games to break the single-season wins record.

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Anthony Davis to miss rest of season with knee, shoulder woes | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The season-ending shutdown might cost Davis some $24 million in potential contract bonuses.

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San Antonio bottles Stephen Curry up, down the Warriors | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The league's best three-point shooter shot 1-12 from long range as the Spurs evened the season series at one game apiece.

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What the NBA learned from Anthony Davis' 59-point performance - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: For all of his enormous talent, Davis still needs help to make New Orleans a winner.

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Sources: Cavaliers acquire Channing Frye in three-team trade - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Anderson Varejao is headed to the Trail Blazers in the trade.

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Sources: Suns trade Markieff Morris to Wizards - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Wizards are sending DeJuan Blair, Kris Humphries and a protected future first-round pick to the Suns.

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Source: Clippers trade Lance Stephenson for Jeff Green - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Clippers picked up another option at forward while unloading Lance Stephenson onto the Grizzlies.

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NBA stars thrilled to be in Kobe's final ASG

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NBA star Blake Griffin suspended for fight

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Kevin Durant works as credentialed photographer at Super Bowl 50 | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The NBA superstar took on a new role Sunday — credentialed member of the media.

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Sources: Warriors serious threat to sign Kevin Durant - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: If K.D. leaves the Thunder, Golden State would be the frontrunner to sign him in free agency.

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Marge Hearn, Widow Of Former Lakers Broadcaster Chick Hearn, Passes Away At Age 98 « CBS Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Lakers announced on Sunday that Marge Hearn, the widow of legendary Lakers broadcaster Chick Hearn, has passed away at the age of 98.

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Blake Griffin may have broken his hand in altercation with Clippers staffer, according to report - SBNation.com

The Clippers' star will be out of action for a lot longer after getting into a fight with an equipment staffer, but that may be the least of his problems.

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Sources: Cavaliers fire coach David Blatt - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: David Blatt is out as Cleveland's coach less than a year after the Cavaliers reached the NBA Finals.

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Butler's 2nd-half 40 breaks MJ's record, pushes Bulls past Raptors | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Jimmy Butler set a new franchise record by scoring 40 points after halftime ... and Chicago needed every last one of them.

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It's over: Bucks hand Warriors 1st loss, win 108-95 - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Golden State Warriors walked slowly off the Bradley Center floor, exchanging handshakes with the victorious Milwaukee Bucks on the way back to their locker room. The Warriors' NBA-record start ended after 24 wins when they lost to t

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Ex-Cavs forward John ‘Hot Rod’ Williams dead at 53 - NY Daily News

Longtime NBA player John "Hot Rod" Williams died Friday after a six-month fight with prostate cancer. He was 53.

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Kobe Bryant to retire after this season: 'My body knows it's time to say goodbye' - LA Times

Lakers All-Star guard Kobe Bryant announced that the current NBA season will be the final one of his storied career.

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Warriors demolish Lakers, become first team in NBA history to open season 16-0 | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Warriors never trailed, and the Lakers never looked like they believed they had a prayer of preventing history at Oracle.

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Warriors tie best start in NBA history, hit 15-0 with convincing win over Nuggets | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Despite some sluggish stretches, the Warriors breezed past the Nuggets to 15-0, tying them for the best start in NBA history.

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Reports: Lamar Odom helped out of bed, has started physical therapy | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Lamar Odom still faces a long road to recovery, but he has reportedly taken the critical first steps in that journey.

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Charles Barkley on Moses Malone: 'I called him 'Dad'

Hall of Famer Charles Barkley issued a statement about the death of Moses Malone.

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USA Basketball's embarrassment of riches on display at 34-player Vegas minicamp | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Coach K and company will have to whittle a 34-player collection of MVPs and All-Stars down to a 12-man roster for Rio 2016.

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Sources: Nuggets trade guard Ty Lawson to Rockets - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Ty Lawson's trade to Houston comes after he was arrested on DUI charges for the second time in six months.

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Josh Smith to sign with Clippers, provide versatility and options off bench | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The veteran forward is a regular target for criticism, but he can thrive in this role for a contending team.

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DeAndre Jordan spurns the Mavericks, and the Clippers laugh at someone else for a change

DeAndre Jordan's wild free-agent circus ended with a day full of jokes and him re-signing with the Clippers. That's enough to make it one of the best days in franchise history.

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Sources: Clippers band together for meeting with DeAndre Jordan - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Los Angeles believes the meeting in Houston will result in Jordan changing course and returning to the franchise.

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Report: Kevin Garnett will return to Timberwolves next season - CBSSports.com

Kevin Garnett will play at least one more season with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Manu Ginobili announces his return to Spurs next season - CBSSports.com

Manu Ginobili will be coming back for at least one more season with the San Antonio Spurs.

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Sources: Marc Gasol agrees to $100 million-plus deal with Grizzlies - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The deal includes an early-termination option after the fourth year in 2018-19, league sources said.

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Lakers Rumors: Lou Williams Agrees To Sign With L.A. In Free Agency | Lakers Nation

Lou Williams has agreed to sign a three-year, $21 million with the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency.

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Sources: Lakers finalizing terms on trade to acquire Pacers center Roy Hibbert - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Lakers and Pacers still have to resolve how a trade kicker in Roy Hibbert's contract will be absorbed, but both sides expect the deal to get done.

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Source: DeAndre Jordan agrees to $80 million deal with Mavericks - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Jordan has already informed Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and coach Rick Carlisle that he is joining Dallas.

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Lakers Rumors: L.A. Will Get A Second Meeting With LaMarcus Aldridge | Lakers Nation

Los Angeles Lakers will get a second meeting with LaMarcus Aldridge after meeting with him shortly after free agency began on July 1.

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Tim Duncan to return for 19th NBA season, re-signs with Spurs - CBSSports.com

The Spurs' franchise icon makes his return to the Silver and Black with contract details to be worked out later.

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Paul Pierce reaches 3-year, $10.5 million deal with the Clippers

The Truth returns to his hometown and reconnects with his old coach.

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Sources: Tyson Chandler reaches $50 million-plus deal with Suns - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Tyson Chandler agreed to a four-year contract with the Suns, then immediately started recruiting LaMarcus Aldridge.

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Sources: Jimmy Butler agrees to $95 million contract with Bulls - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: After turning down a $44 million offer from the Bulls in October, Jimmy Butler's breakout season will net him a max deal.

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Kevin Love staying in Cleveland with LeBron and Cavs - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: After all the speculation and intrigue surrounding Kevin Love's foray into the free agent market, the star power forward ended up right where he said he would all along - in Cleveland. Love announced in The Players Tribune on Wednesday

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Anthony Davis agrees to reported 5-year, $145M extension with Pelicans - CBSSports.com

The Unibrow will remain on Bourbon Street as the Pels get their franchise cornerstone until at least 2020. Can they build a title-winning team around the monster All-Star forward?

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Your 2015 NBA free agent primer | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: This season's free agent turn won't be as volatile as 2016's, but it still will shift the look of the league.

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Sources: Tim Duncan joining Spurs' recruiting meeting with LaMarcus Aldridge - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Tim Duncan's efforts to help convince LaMarcus Aldridge to join the Spurs is a possible sign of his willingness to play another season.

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Jimmy Butler wants to sign a 1-year deal with the Lakers, but he can't - SBNation.com

Unfortunately for the restricted free agent, the CBA won't allow him to sign the one-year deal that he reportedly wants to ink.

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Report: LeBron James opts out of final year of contract, will enter free agency

The four-time MVP has declined his player option for the 2015-16 season, in a move that many expected.

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2015 NBA draft first-round grades, analysis - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Yahoo Sports' Jeff Eisenberg gives the skinny on the first round-picks and Marc J. Spears grades each selection.

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Lakers select D'Angelo Russell with No. 2 pick, draft a potential star guard

The city of Los Angeles should prepare to be wowed by D'Angelo Russell, a sensational point guard.

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Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive considering firing coach George Karl

Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive has considered firing George Karl, who was hired as coach four months ago to help turn around the struggling franchise.

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Portland Trail Blazers have growing belief forward LaMarcus Aldridge will leave team in free agency

The Blazers increasingly doubt LaMarcus Aldridge will re-sign with the team, and sources say "there's a 99.9 percent" chance he'll sign elsewhere.

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Report: Expectation around the league is that Paul Pierce will join the Clippers

Report: Expectation around the league is that Paul Pierce will join the Clippers

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The Clippers' new logo and uniforms are here, and yes, these are real

The unofficial designs for the Los Angeles Clippers' new logos and uniforms have been out there in the Internet ether and making the rounds since Paul Lukas of UniWatch published leaked graphics in April.

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Golden State downs Cleveland in Game 6, wins the 2014-15 NBA championship | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Warriors relied on a league-best defense and timely and skilled playing from its versatile lineup in the win.

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Looking ahead to Game 6: Warriors at Cavaliers

The Golden State Warriors could clinch the NBA championship in Game 6.

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Hornets get Hawes, Barnes for Stephenson

The Lance Stephenson experiment is over in Charlotte. The Hornets gave up on the struggling guard Monday, trading him to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for center Spencer Hawes and forward Matt Barnes. The Hornets gave Stephenson a three-year, $27 m

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Stephen Curry finds the stroke, as Golden State takes a 3-2 NBA Finals lead | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Warriors' star guard managed to overcome yet another massive triple double from Cleveland's LeBron James.

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Weight of carrying Cavs taking its toll on LeBron James

As the Warriors ratcheted up their game, the star of these NBA Finals is perhaps feeling the effects of doing everything for the Cavs.

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Golden State comes alive behind Andre Iguodala, ties the NBA Finals at 2-2

The former sixth man was the driving force as a starter in Game 4, finishing with 22 points.

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Cleveland holds serve at home, follows LeBron James to a 2-1 NBA Finals lead

The Cavalier superstar was aided yet again by the unlikely Matthew Dellavedova in the win

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Cleveland stuns on the road behind LeBron James, ties the NBA Finals at 1-1 | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: LeBron managed a massive triple-double, as both sides failed to find the goal offensively.

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LeBron James now faces the biggest challenge of his career

With Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love out, the Cavaliers' Big Three is reduced to a Band of One: It's all up to the King now.

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Kyrie Irving to have surgery, out 3-4 months with fractured knee cap - CBSSports.com

Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving suffered a serious injury in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

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Kyrie Irving's re-injured left knee looms over rest of NBA Finals

The three-time All-Star was excellent before reaggravating his injured left knee. His status could now determine the outcome of this series.

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Golden State overcomes LeBron James' 44 points, takes Game 1 of the NBA Finals

The Cavaliers not only lost the game, but they may have also lost gutty guard Kyrie Irving in the game's overtime frame to injury.

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BDL's 2014-15 NBA Playoff Previews: Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Taking a look at the NBA's championship round, as teams featuring MVP Stephen Curry and LeBron James gather to battle.

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Love: I'll return to Cavs next season

The pain in Kevin Love's surgically repaired left shoulder has become manageable. The Cleveland forward is now dealing with a different ache - the sting of sitting and watching the NBA Finals. Knocked from his first playoffs in the opening round by i

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Dwight Howard gets 1-game suspension after Game 5 flagrant upgraded | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Now that the Rockets are eliminated, Dwight Howard will serve his one-game suspension at the start of next season.

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Warriors clinch 1st Finals in 40 years with rugged Game 5 win over Rockets

With Stephen Curry struggling to shoot, Golden State got game-changing performances from other players to clinch the conference title.

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Cavs finish sweep of Hawks with ease, land 1st Finals berth since 2007

Cleveland dominated throughout as LeBron James clinched his fifth straight NBA Finals appearance.

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Dwight Howard won't be suspended for Warriors-Rockets Game 5

Rockets fans are breathing sighs of relief on Tuesday, while Warriors supporters will wonder what Rod Thorn was watching.

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Harden helps Rockets stay alive, beat Warriors 128-115 - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: James Harden was not happy after a poor performance in Houston's embarrassing loss to Golden State in Game 3. Harden did just that, scoring a playoff career-high 45 points as the Rockets led from start to finish to avoid elimination in

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LeBron, Cavs survive Hawks in OT, now one win away from NBA Finals

A triple-double from James lifted the Cavs to a tough victory in a not especially pretty Game 3.

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Curry, Golden State rout Houston 115-80 to take 3-0 lead - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Golden State coach Steve Kerr described Stephen Curry's performance Saturday night simply. ''Steph was Steph,'' Kerr said. The MVP did what he does best, using his extraordinary 3-point shooting to power a 40-point game and the Warriors

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Atlanta's Kyle Korver out for the rest of the playoffs with an ankle injury

The Atlanta Hawks sharpshooter had to leave Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals after a mid-court collision.

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Dominant LeBron's near-triple-double leads Kyrie-less Cavs to 2-0 lead over Hawks

No Love? No Kyrie? No problem for LeBron James, and now, no need to return to Atlanta if the Cavs take care of home court.

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Warriors escape Rockets with final defensive stand, narrowly go up 2-0

James Harden was electric for all but the last possession, and Steph Curry and the Warriors did just enough to take Game 2.

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Cavs pull away from Hawks with big 2nd-half run, grab Game 1 of East finals

A 22-4 run with five J.R. Smith threes helped Cleveland grab the first road Game 1 win in franchise history.

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Hawks' DeMarre Carroll knee injury gives more questions to answer

With DeMarre Carroll suffering a potentially big knee injury in Game 1, the Hawks hope to get over the loss and look to their bench even more.

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3-pointer: What we learned from Game 1 of Warriors vs. Rockets

Stephen Curry had 34 points and Shaun Livingston added 18 as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets 110-106 on Tuesday in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.

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Minnesota Timberwolves win 2015 NBA Draft Lottery, Lakers leapfrog Knicks to No. 2 | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Timberwolves won the 2015 NBA draft lottery on Tuesday, earning the right to make the first selection in June's draft.

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2015 NBA draft lottery primer: 5 things to know about this year's lottery | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Getting you up to speed for the 2015 NBA draft lottery drawing, taking place in New York City on Tuesday night.

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BDL's 2014-15 NBA Playoff Previews: Atlanta Hawks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The two top seeds in the Eastern Conference are set to fight for a spot in the NBA Finals.

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BDL's 2014-15 NBA Playoff Previews: Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets

The Warriors won all four matchups with the Rockets this season. Can Houston change those results in the conference finals?

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Clippers fumble away a season, Houston caps a clutch comeback and wins Game 7 | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Rockets made it all the way back from a 3-1 deficit to move onto the Western Conference finals.

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Curry's 62-foot buzzer-beater propels Warriors over Grizzlies, into West finals

The NBA MVP closed the 3rd quarter with an improbable heave and scored 11 more in the 4th to send the Warriors to the conference finals for the first time since 1976.

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Refs wave off Pierce's too-late game-tying 3, Hawks eliminate Wizards

Paul Pierce made the miracle shot the Wizards needed to extend their season. Unfortunately, he didn't do it fast enough.

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Rockets complete shocking 19-point comeback over Clippers, force Game 7

Houston's season looked over before Josh Smith and Corey Brewer combined for 29 fourth-quarter points.

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Cleveland dominates Chicago in Game 6, moves on to the Eastern Conference finals

LeBron James' shooting night wasn't pretty and Kyrie Irving is hurt, but that's what your bench is for.

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Al Horford's game-winning putback pushes Hawks past Wizards in Game 5 thriller

Game 5 came down to the closing seconds, with the Hawks eking out a victory behind some heady play from their center.

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Harden's triple-double forces Game 6

Harden had 26 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, Dwight Howard added 20 points and 15 rebounds, and the Rockets bounced back from two lopsided losses with a 124-103 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. ''We won, so that's all that matter

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Cavaliers put Bulls on brink of elimination

LeBron James didn't let a sprained ankle slow him down as he played his best game of the postseason, scoring 38 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat Chicago 106-101 in game five of their playoff series. James, who leveled the series at 2-2 with a b

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Warriors return to elite form in Game 4 blowout, tie Grizzlies at 2-2

The best team of the regular season brought a new defensive approach and much improved focus to regain homecourt advantage.

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Pierce can't deliver this time, as Teague leads attacking Hawks to Game 4 win

Behind aggressive penetration from Jeff Teague and strong games from their big men, the Hawks regained home-court advantage.

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Clippers rout Rockets 128-95 to take 3-1 series lead - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: DeAndre Jordan scored 26 points, surviving Houston's intentional-foul fest in the first half, and the Los Angeles Clippers won 128-95 on Sunday night to take a 3-1 lead and put the Rockets on the brink of elimination in the Western Conf

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3-pointer: What we learned from Cavaliers-Bulls Game 4 - CBSSports.com

LeBron James' big shot at the end of Game 4 allowed the Cavs to even up their series 2-2 with the Bulls. Here's what we learned from that game.

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Grizzlies take 2-1 series lead over Warriors with 99-89 win

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Zach Randolph scored 22 points and Marc Gasol added 21 points and 15 rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Golden State Warriors 99-89 on Saturday night to take a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference semifinal. Mike Conley and

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Pierce's buzzer-beater lifts Wiz past Hawks 103-101 - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: It was a play added to the Washington Wizards' offense a day earlier, and it was drawn up for a guy, Paul Pierce, who's been doing this sort of thing for the better part of two decades. With three defenders near him, Pierce made a falla

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CP3 returns, but Rivers stars in Clippers' Game 3 blowout of Rockets

The much-derided son of head coach Doc Rivers went off for 15 points in a decisive third quarter.

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Chicago gave it all it had in Game 3, and it was just enough to pull out a pivotal win

The Bulls took a 2-1 series lead over Cleveland, but quite a bit had to go right. And, in the last shot,

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John Wall has five fractures in his left wrist and hand, and the Wizards feel the pain

The All-Star's status for the remainder of the playoffs remains unclear, but this sure doesn't sound good.

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Bulls' Jimmy Butler named NBA's Most Improved Player

The 25-year-old wing improved in nearly every major statistical category without an increase in minutes.

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Harden has 16 in 4th, Rockets tie series

Harden scored 16 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter to lift the Houston Rockets to a 115-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night that evened their Western Conference semifinal at one game apiece. Dwight Howard had 24 points and 16

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LeBron fights back with 33 to lead Cavs to Game 2 win over Bulls, tie series

The four-time MVP promised to be more aggressive than he was in Game 1, and he was a man of his word on Wednesday.

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Conley has 22 in return as Grizzlies win

The masked man came to the rescue for the Memphis Grizzlies. Mike Conley returned just eight days after having facial surgery to score 22 points, and the Grizzlies used a smothering defensive effort to beat the Golden State Warriors 97-90 on Tuesday night

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Hawks bounce back, beat Wall-less Wizards in Game 2 to tie series 1-1

The Hawks got big nights from DeMarre Carroll, Al Horford and Paul Millsap to get even in their best-of-seven series.

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Clippers excel without CP3, steal Game 1 from disappointing Rockets | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Clippers turned an ugly game into a rout as the Rockets looked utterly disjointed at both ends.

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Bulls take fight to Cavs, take Game 1 on the road behind Rose, Gasol, Butler | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Bulls are spoiling for a fight in this Eastern Conference semifinal matchup, and they landed the first big blow Monday.

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Warriors' Stephen Curry named 2014-15 NBA MVP | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Curry is the first MVP in the Warriors' Bay Area history.

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Warriors handle Grizzlies with ease, win Game 1 in a rout | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Golden State rode hot shooting and stifling second-defense to a comfortable series-opening win.

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The Washington Wizards steal one on the road, take a 1-0 series lead over Atlanta | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The defensive-minded Wizards continue to play exceptional postseason basketball.

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Paul lifts Clippers past Spurs, 111-109 in Game 7 - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Chris Paul banked in a shot over Tim Duncan with a second left to lift the Los Angeles Clippers to a 111-109 victory over the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 on Saturday night for a wild finish to an entertaining firs

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Hawks crush Nets to advance in playoffs

The top-seeded Atlanta Hawks romped past the Brooklyn Nets 111-87 to punch their ticket to the second round of the NBA playoffs. The Hawks used a strong start to the second half to turn a slim lead at the interval into a blow-out, completing a four-games-

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3-pointer: What we learned from Clippers-Spurs Game 6 - CBSSports.com

The Spurs and Clippers will decide their epic first-round series Saturday at Staples Center after the Clippers held off San Antonio for a 102-96 victory in Game 6 on Thursday night.

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Bulls eliminate Bucks with historic 54-point beatdown, move on to face Cavs

This game was over nearly as soon as it began, and now we can turn our attention to Bulls vs. Cavaliers.

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Grizzlies hold off desperate Blazers, win Game 5 to finish series | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Memphis prevailed in a one-sided series, but a much tougher task awaits in the second round.

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Hawks hold off Nets to take 3-2 lead

Al Horford banged his dislocated finger and spent much of the game fiddling with it. Jeff Teague twisted his right ankle and hobbled to the locker room for a quick tape job. Horford and Teague scored 20 points apiece, helping the top-seeded Atlanta Hawks

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Spurs edge Clippers 111-107 in pivotal Game 5 on late call - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: DeAndre Jordan leaped up and tapped it in - an instant too early. The San Antonio Spurs got the biggest bounce in a game full of them, and the champs landed on the brink of the second round. Tim Duncan scored 21 points before Jordan was

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Harden, Howard lead Rockets past Mavs in Game 5, move on to Round 2 | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Rockets didn't make it easy on themselves, but they still had enough to eliminate Dallas on Tuesday night.

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Cavs GM: Kevin Love 'highly unlikely' to return during playoffs | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Cleveland expects to be without its starting power forward for the rest of the playoffs, a major blow to their title chances.

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Blazers stave off elimination with 99-92 win over Memphis - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: After the final buzzer of their Game 4 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night, the Portland Trail Blazers all gathered in a huddle at midcourt and raised their clasped hands skyward. Portland had avoided elimination from the

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Bucks avoid elimination again, beat Bulls 94-88 in Game 5 - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Milwaukee Bucks insisted this playoff series was about more than just showing up, taking their beating and learning from it. Michael Carter-Williams had 22 points and eight assists, Khris Middleton scored 21 points, and the Bucks av

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Deron Williams comes back to life with 35, Nets even series with Hawks | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The three-time All-Star scored just five points in the previous two games combined.

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3-pointer: What we learned from Rockets-Mavs Game 4 - CBSSports.com

The Dallas Mavericks avoided the sweep by the Houston Rockets and forced a Game 5. Here's what we learned from Game 4.

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3-pointer: What we learned from Wizards-Raptors Game 4 - CBSSports.com

The Washington Wizards completed the sweep and this is what we took away from their Game 4 victory over the Toronto Raptors.

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Chris Paul scores 34 points, Clippers win Game 4 to even series with Spurs | ProBasketballTalk

Blake Griffin grabbed 19 rebounds, and Austin Rivers (!) chipped in 16 points in 17 minutes off the bench.

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Kevin Love suffers dislocated left shoulder on 'bush-league play' by Kelly Olynyk | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Cavaliers power forward said after the game that he believes Boston's Kelly Olynyk went after his left arm on purpose.

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Mike Conley leaves with apparent face injury as Grizzlies take 3-0 lead | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Memphis is in firm command over Portland now, but their playoff fate could depend on Conley's status.

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3-Pointer: What we learned from Warriors-Pelicans Game 4 - CBSSports.com

How did Golden State take care of the Pelicans and complete the sweep? Splash. Lots and lots of splash.

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Milwaukee's Jerryd Bayless nails game-winner, keeping the Bucks' season alive | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Milwaukee reserve guard slipped behind Derrick Rose in the game's final seconds, as the Bucks extended its 2014-15 season.

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Kawhi, Spurs throttle Clippers in Game 3, take 2-1 series lead | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The defending champs limited the league's best offense to its worst outing of the season.

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Harden's playoff-career-high 42 leads Rockets past Mavs to 3-0 lead | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The MVP candidate was sensational on Friday, putting the Rockets one win away from the second round.

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3-pointer: What we learned from Wizards-Raptors Game 3

The meteor is coming for the Earth's surface and only the Raptors look to be in danger. Here's what to take away from Wizards-Raptors Game 3.

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Warriors finish late 20-point comeback with tying Curry 3, win shocker in OT

The Pelicans were in complete control before the Warriors hit the glass and the likely MVP came up huge.

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Duncan and Leonard help Spurs beat Clippers 111-107 in OT - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Tim Duncan scored 28 points, Kawhi Leonard added 23 and the defending champion San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Clippers 111-107 in overtime Wednesday night, tying their Western Conference playoff series at 1-1. The Spurs blew 10-

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Source: Thunder fire coach Scott Brooks - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Florida coach Billy Donovan is expected to become a serious candidate to replace Brooks in Oklahoma City.

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Pierce leads Wizards past Raptors in OT

Paul Pierce scored five of his 20 points in overtime, Nene had 12 points and 13 rebounds, and the Washington Wizards beat the Toronto Raptors 93-86 on Saturday in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. Pierce hit a 3-pointer, his fourth of the game,

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NBA Playoff Picture: One night remains with so much left to decide | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Only one of eight first-round playoff series is set. Who will grab the best seeds and the two final postseason berths on Wednesday? Read on for all the scenarios.

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Stephen Curry broke his own record for made 3s in a season | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The MVP frontrunner broke his own record of 272 triples set only two years ago.

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Paul George returns to thunderous cheers from Pacers fans | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Indiana star scored 13 points Sunday in his first game since breaking his leg last August.

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Kevin Durant's out for the season, needs 3rd surgery in 6 months on right foot

The other shoe dropped for the reigning MVP on Friday, leaving the Thunder to pick up the pieces yet again.

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Steve Nash retires from NBA

Steve Nash, a former Santa Clara University star and two-time NBA MVP, announces his retirement

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Kevin Durant shut down because of foot soreness with no timetable for return - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The reigning MVP has hit a bump in his recovery from a second foot surgery, and it's possible he may not play again this season.

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Craig Sager returns to TNT action, receives warm welcome back

Sager missed nearly 11 months while receiving treatments and recovering from acute leukemia.

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Russell Westbrook undergoes a procedure to repair a cheek fracture

The Thunder guard, and 2015 NBA All-Star Game MVP, will be re-evaluated later in the week.

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Chris Bosh out for season with blood clots in lungs

The Heat announced his status on Saturday. Bosh had complained of discomfort at All-Star Weekend in New York and was admitted to a Miami-area hospital on Thursday for a series of lung tests.

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Sources: Nuggets trade Arron Afflalo to Trail Blazers in 5-player deal

The Blazers will send forwards Thomas Robinson and Victor Claver and guard Will Barton to the Nuggets as part of the deal.

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Grade the trade: Detroit wins the Reggie Jackson sweepstakes - CBSSports.com

Reggie Jackson wanted out of Oklahoma City, and now he'll get a chance to show his worth with the Pistons.

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Sources: Suns move Goran Dragic, Isaiah Thomas in separate deals - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Phoenix Suns remade their backcourt with a pair of multi-player trades Thursday.

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Blazers legend Jerome Kersey dies at 52 | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The forward still ranks among Portland's leaders in many career statistical categories.

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Russell Westbrook has 41, West edges East in NBA All-Star Game

Russell Westbrook scored 41 points — one shy of Wilt Chamberlain's record — and was selected MVP of the All-Star Game after leading the West to a 163-158 win over the East on Sunday night at Madison Square Garden.

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Stephen Curry wins his first 3-point shootout championship

The Golden State Warriors superstar hit 13 straight shots at one point, topping a loaded field.

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Zach LaVine explodes on national stage, wins 2015 Sprite Slam Dunk

The Minnesota Timberwolves rookie injected plenty of excitement into the crowd at Barclays Center on All-Star Saturday Night.

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By the numbers: Gregg Popovich's 1,000 wins

Which team does Gregg Popovich have the most wins against? Which players appeared in the most Pop wins? We break down the coaching legend's 1,000 wins.

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    LeBron James to miss two weeks with knee, back injuries - Yahoo Sports

    From Yahoo Sports: The Cavaliers announced that LeBron James will continue to be sidelined for the next couple weeks.

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    Kobe Bryant passes Michael Jordan for third on NBA's scoring list (Video) | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

    From Yahoo Sports: The Los Angeles Lakers legend has just eclipsed the player he modeled his game after.

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    Kevin Martin scored 37 points vs. Knicks with broken right wrist, now out indefinitely

    The Timberwolves shooting guard scored 31 of his 37 points against New York after suffering the fracture.

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    Curry has 34, Warriors beat depleted Rockets 98-87 - Yahoo Sports

    From Yahoo Sports: HOUSTON (AP) -- Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr can't figure out how his team is still undefeated.

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    NBA Power Rankings: It's golden (State) at the top

    After almost a week of play, the Warriors are looking formidable.

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    Lakers guard Nash to sit out NBA season

    Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Nash may have played his last game in the NBA after being ruled out of the upcoming season because of a recurring back problem. The Lakers said Nash, 40, who has been strongly tipped to retire after the 2014-15 campaign, had

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    Kevin Durant could miss up to eight weeks with fractured foot - Yahoo Sports Canada

    Read 'Kevin Durant could miss up to eight weeks with fractured foot' on Yahoo Sports Canada. The Thunder are still determining whether Kevin Durant will have surgery.

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    NBA needs to pull stars from USA Basketball, which is showcasing only Duke's coach - Yahoo Sports

    From Yahoo Sports: As USA Basketball fades into one endless Duke photo op, it's time for USA Basketball to rethink how it uses its stars in FIBA tournaments.

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    Doc Rivers gets $50 million-plus contract with Clippers - Yahoo Sports

    From Yahoo Sports: Doc Rivers had two years left on his contract, but received a new five-year deal from owner Steve Ballmer.

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    Cavaliers complete trade for Kevin Love

    The Cavaliers officially completed their long-awaited trade for Kevin Love.

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    Kevin Durant drops out of Team USA - The Washington Post

    The absence of the superstar forward deals a big blow to the squad's roster, which will compete in the world championships at the end of the month.

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    Timberwolves agree to send All-Star Kevin Love to Cleveland Cavaliers: reports -

    All you need is Love to form a new Big Three for LeBron James in Cleveland. The Cavaliers’ whirlwind summer continued on Thursday amid reports that they have reached an agreement to acquire All-Star forward Kevin Love from the Minnesota Timberwolves to

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    Judge OKs record-setting $2B sale of Clippers - Yahoo Sports

    From Yahoo Sports: LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A judge has ruled against Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling and cleared the way for the $2 billion sale of the team to ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.

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    SI exclusive: LeBron James explains his return to Cleveland Cavaliers

    LeBron James explains to SI's Lee Jenkins why he's returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers after spending four seasons with the Miami Heat.

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    Cleveland Cavaliers select Andrew Wiggins with No. 1 overall pick in 2014 NBA draft

    For the second straight year, the Cavs went north of the border at No. 1 overall, this time coming away with the hyperathletic swingman out of Kansas.

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    Sources: Magic trade Arron Afflalo to Nuggets

    Orlando acquired guard Evan Fournier and the 56th pick in the 2014 NBA draft.

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    Sources: Knicks trade Tyson Chandler, Raymond Felton to Mavericks

    The Knicks will get four players, including point guard Jose Calderon, and two draft picks in the trade.

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    Report: As expected, Carmelo Anthony has opted out

    Knicks free agent will test the waters, which seem to be pretty warm when it comes to the Chicago Bulls.

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    Spurs rout Heat for fifth NBA title

    SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- The San Antonio Spurs won their fifth NBA championship, beating the Miami Heat 104-87 on Sunday night to win the series in five games.

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    Spurs again dominate Heat to go up 3-1

    The San Antonio Spurs have three more chances to grab the championship trophy that slipped away last year. The way they're dominating the Miami Heat, they might need just one. Kawhi Leonard had 20 points and 14 rebounds, and the Spurs routed the Heat

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    Spurs ride record 1st half to 2-1 lead

    MIAMI (AP) -- Maybe in a video game. Possibly in the pregame layup line.

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    Sources: Derek Fisher agrees to $25 million deal to coach Knicks

    The longtime NBA guard is getting a five-year, $25 million contract to work closely with team president Phil Jackson.

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    No cramps, no problem: LeBron James leads Heat past Spurs in Game 2 of the NBA Finals

    LeBron James scored 35 points and had a key assist late as the Heat evened the Finals.

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    Spurs handle Heat, win 110-95 in NBA Finals Game 1

    ''Beat the Heat!'' had a whole new meaning in a sweltering start to the NBA Finals. The San Antonio Spurs handled the conditions, and the team, and it sure helped when a suffering LeBron James couldn't make it to the finish. Tim D

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    Spurs beat Thunder in OT, advance to NBA Finals

    The San Antonio Spurs are back in the NBA Finals, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-107 in overtime on Saturday night in Game 6 to set up a rematch with the Miami Heat. Tim Duncan had 19 points and 15 rebounds for the Spurs, who will host Game 1 on Th

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    Heat dominate Pacers in Game 6, eliminate Indiana for 3rd straight year, make 4th straight NBA finals

    The Heat absolutely destroyed the Pacers in Game 6, eliminating Indiana from the postseason for the third straight year and becoming the fourth team in league history to reach four straight NBA finals.

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    Spurs rout Thunder 117-89 for 3-2 lead

    Back at home, this blowout went to the San Antonio Spurs. ''This is the craziest series I've ever been involved in,'' veteran Tim Duncan said. The Spurs took a 3-2 lead in it Thursday night after Duncan had 22 points and 12 reboun

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    Westbrook's 40 help Thunder even series

    Russell Westbrook had 40 points and 10 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-92 on Tuesday night to tie the Western Conference finals at two games apiece. It matched the second-highest playoff point total of Westbrook'

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    Heat 1 win from fourth straight finals

    Chris Bosh got them started. LeBron James took over in the second half. And in the end, the Miami Heat moved one win from yet another Eastern Conference title. James had 32 points and 10 rebounds, Bosh added 25 points - nearly matching his output from the

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    Ibaka sparks OKC, Spurs' lead cut to 2-1

    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Serge Ibaka pointed to the sky, soaking in the cheers from the adoring home crowd moments before coming out of a game that just a few days earlier, he never imagined he could play.

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    Heat rally past Pacers for 2-1 lead

    LeBron James scored 26 points, Dwyane Wade added 23 and the Miami Heat shook off a horrid start to beat the Indiana Pacers 99-87 on Saturday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals. Ray Allen added 16 points and led a late-game charge for the Hea

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    No minutes restriction for Pacers' Paul George in Game 3 vs. Heat

    After suffering a concussion in Game 2 and being cleared to play in Game 3, Paul George won't have any minutes restrictions Saturday night against the Miami Heat.

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    Serge Ibaka could return for Game 3 of the Western Conference finals

    The Thunder have upgraded Serge Ibaka's status, and a source said there's a strong possibility he plays in Game 3.

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    Spurs rip Thunder 112-77 for 2-0 lead

    Tony Parker scored 22 points, Danny Green made seven 3-pointers and added 21, and the San Antonio Spurs used a dominant third quarter to decimate the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-77 on Wednesday night and take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals. Tim

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    Pacers' George diagnosed with concussion

    The long break between games in the Eastern Conference finals could be welcomed by Indiana, after Pacers guard Paul George was diagnosed Wednesday with a concussion that will force him to complete several NBA-mandated procedures before he can return to th

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    NBA.com: Cavs continue lottery luck, get No. 1 pick again

    The Cleveland Cavaliers' lottery luck just keeps going.

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    LeBron wakes up in fourth, rallies Heat past Pacers in Game 2

    After an uneventful three quarters, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade turned it on in the fourth to rally the Miami Heat past the Indiana Pacers 87-83 in Game 2 to even the Eastern Conference Finals at 1-1.

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    Spurs pull away from Thunder to take opener in West

    Tim Duncan scored 27 points and the San Antonio Spurs took advantage of Serge Ibaka 's absence to dominate the paint, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-105 on Monday night in the opener of the Western Conference finals.

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    NBA charges Sterling, June 3 hearing set

    The NBA charged Donald Sterling on Monday with damaging the league and its teams with his racist comments, setting up a June 3 hearing after which owners could vote to terminate his ownership of the Los Angeles Clippers. ''All of these acts prov

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    Pacers never trail, beat Heat in opener

    Indiana is done talking about home-court advantage. The top-seeded Pacers are ready to use it against the two-time defending champs. They took the first step Sunday, when Paul George finished with 24 points and seven assists, David West added 19 points an

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    Thunder's Serge Ibaka out for playoffs with calf injury

    An MRI on Friday revealed the extent of Serge Ibaka's injury that he suffered in the third quarter of a series-clinching Game 6 victory against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night.

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    Durant scores 39, Thunder KO Clippers, reach West finals

    Kevin Durant had 39 points and 16 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder advanced to the Western Conference Finals with a 104-98 victory against the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 6 on Thursday night.

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    Pacers clinch series with 93-80 win over Wizards

    The doubts raised about the Indiana Pacers were more than justified. The way they dispatched the Washington Wizards shows that perhaps the Pacers have dismissed any and all dysfunction. Roy Hibbert revived himself in Game 2. Paul George went off for 39 po

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    Spurs oust Blazers despite Parker injury

    Danny Green and Kawhi Leonard each scored 22 points, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame an injury to Tony Parker to close out the Western Conference semifinals with a 104-82 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Patty Mills scored 18

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    Ray Allen buries ex-Celtics teammates Pierce, Garnett in Game 5

    Miami guard hits the dagger three to put the Heat up as his former teammates are left gasping and grasping.

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    Thunder rally in last minute, stun Clips

    Russell Westbrook scored 38 points and made three free throws with 6.4 seconds remaining, and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a seven-point deficit in the final 50 seconds to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 105-104 on Tuesday night to go up 3-2 in the We

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    Gortat dominates as Wizards pound Pacers in Game 5

    Marcin Gortat had 31 points and 16 rebounds, John Wall scored 27 points and the Washington Wizards rode a 39-rebound advantage to a 102-79 rout of Indiana on Tuesday night, cutting the Pacers' lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals to 3-2.

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    Lillard, Blazers stave off elimination, defeat Spurs

    Damian Lillard scored 25 points and the Portland Trail Blazers staved off elimination in the Western Conference semifinals with a 103-92 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night.

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    James scores 49, Heat go up 3-1 on Nets

    LeBron James tied his playoff career high with 49 points, Chris Bosh made the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 57 seconds left, and the Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets 102-96 on Monday night for a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. James carried t

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    Cavs fire coach Brown for second time

    Mike Brown's second shot with the Cavaliers lasted one season. Brown was fired Monday as coach for the second time in four years by owner Dan Gilbert, who brought back the only coach to get the Cavs to the NBA finals but then dismissed him after the t

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    Wizards-Pacers Game 4: Don't blame the Wiz kids, blame team execution

    The idea that inexperience cost the Wizards Game 4 is false. They had veteran players in the 4th during their collapse, and no one pulled them out of it.

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    With an epic comeback, the Clippers find themselves

    This isn't about Donald Sterling or Shelly Sterling anymore. With a 16-point, fourth-quarter comeback on Sunday, the Clippers made it about them -- the coach and the players. Just like it should be.

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    Spurs blow past Blazers again, go up 3-0

    Tony Parker scored 29 points and the San Antonio Spurs pulled into a commanding 3-0 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series against Portland with a 118-103 victory over the Trail Blazers on Saturday night. The Spurs led by as many as 23 points i

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    Nets go ballistic from 3-point range in Game 3 win

    Brooklyn made 15 of its 25 three-pointers on Saturday, making it a 2-1 series.

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    Durant, Westbrook lead Thunder past Clippers

    Kevin Durant scored 36 points, Russell Westbrook added 23 and the Oklahoma City Thunder outplayed the Los Angeles Clippers in the fourth quarter for a 118-112 victory Friday night and a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference semifinal.

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    Pacers beat Wizards 85-63, take 2-1 lead

    With an emphasis on defense, Paul George, Roy Hibbert and the rest of the Indiana Pacers are suddenly performing the way they did at the start of the season. Playing precisely the way they did to earn the No. 1 seed - before a late-season swoon - the Pace

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    Spurs cruise to 2-0 lead over Blazers

    Kawhi Leonard scored 20 points, Tony Parker had 16 points and 10 assists, and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 114-97 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night for a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals. Manu Ginobili added 16 po

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    Heat win eighth straight, lead Nets 2-0

    LeBron James scored 22 points, Chris Bosh added 18 and the Miami Heat took a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series by beating the Brooklyn Nets 94-82 on Thursday night. Dwyane Wade had 14 and Ray Allen scored 13 for the Heat, who tied a fr

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    Clippers' Crawford wins Sixth Man Award

    Jamal Crawford of the Los Angeles Clippers won the NBA Sixth Man Award on Thursday, becoming the oldest recipient and the first to do so with different teams. The 34-year-old guard also was honored as the league's best player off the bench while with

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    Westbrook, Durant power OKC, even series

    Kevin Durant stood before his adoring home crowd, proudly holding his MVP trophy above his head during a pregame ceremony. Durant had 32 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles Clippers 112-101 on Wednesday

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    Hibbert comes alive to lead Pacers to Game 2 win

    Roy Hibbert broke out of his playoff funk with a season-best 28 points and nine rebounds, leading the Indiana Pacers to an 86-82 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night that tied the Eastern Conference semifinals at 1-1.

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    Parker's 33 leads Spurs to 116-92 Game 1 win

    Tony Parker had 33 points and nine assists and the San Antonio Spurs never trailed in a resounding 116-92 victory over Portland, bullying the younger Trail Blazers in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals Tuesday night. Kawhi Leonard had 16 points a

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    Heat finally solve Nets with Game 1 rout

    Turns out, the Miami Heat can beat the Brooklyn Nets. LeBron James scored 22 points, Ray Allen added 19 and the Heat stayed perfect in this postseason by beating the Nets 107-86 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference semifinal series. It was

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    Warriors fire Mark Jackson as coach after three seasons

    Golden State coach fired after constant clashes with management and ownership over control.

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    Durant wins MVP with 119 first-place votes

    Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant was named league MVP on Tuesday morning, collecting 119 first-place votes.

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    CP3 sinks eight treys, Clippers blast Thunder in Game 1

    Chris Paul made a career-high eight 3-pointers and scored 32 points to help the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-105 on Monday night in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal.

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    Spurs handle Mavs with ease in Game 7; Blazers next

    Tony Parker scored 32 points and the San Antonio Spurs led by as many as 31 on their way to 119-96 victory over the Dallas Mavericks , closing out a tense first-round series Sunday in seven games.

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    Nets hold off Raptors 104-103 in Game 7

    Slowed by foul trouble and struggling with his shot, Paul Pierce still found a way to come up big for the Brooklyn Nets. Pierce blocked Kyle Lowry's shot from the lane on the final play of the game, and the Nets held off the Toronto Raptors 104-103 i

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    NBA playoffs 2014: 2nd round schedule released

    The NBA released its playoff schedule for the second round prior to the final two Game 7 matchups on Sunday.

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    Clippers hold off Warriors 126-121 to win Game 7

    Blake Griffin scored 24 points, Chris Paul had 22 points and 14 assists, and the Los Angeles Clippers outlasted the Golden State Warriors 126-121 in Game 7 on Saturday night to win their thrilling first-round playoff series. Jamal Crawford scored 22 point

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    Thunder move past Grizzlies in Game 7

    Kevin Durant scored 33 points, Russell Westbrook had a triple-double, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Memphis Grizzlies 120-109 on Saturday night in Game 7 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series.

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    Pacers oust Hawks behind George's 30

    Indiana salvaged its season Saturday by reverting to form: its first-half form. Paul George scored a career playoff-high 30 points, Lance Stephenson added 19 and Roy Hibbert finally came up big against the more nimble Atlanta Hawks as the Pacers survived

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    Grizzlies' Randolph suspended for Game 7

    Memphis faces an enormous task Saturday night in Game 7 against the Thunder, with top scorer Zach Randolph suspended and point guard Mike Conley nursing a strained right hamstring. However, the Grizzlies remain confident. They've won three of the fou

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    Blazers oust Rockets on Lillard 3 at :00

    Damian Lillard hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer and the Portland Trail Blazers stunned the Houston Rockets 99-98 to take their playoff series in six games and advance to the Western Conference semifinals for the first time in 14 years. In the raucous postgam

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    Late 14-2 run helps Mavs push Spurs to 7

    Monta Ellis is headed to his first Game 7, and DeJuan Blair gets a chance to play his old team in San Antonio one more time after all. Dallas star Dirk Nowitzki will return to the site of one of the best moments of his stellar career. Ellis scored 12 of h

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    Williams, Nets fend off Raptors to force Game 7

    Deron Williams scored 23 points, shaking off a second-half injury, and the Brooklyn Nets forced a seventh game in their first-round series by beating the Toronto Raptors 97-83 on Friday night.

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    Warriors hold off Clippers, force Game 7

    Stephen Curry scored 24 points and dished out nine assists, and the Golden State Warriors forced a decisive Game 7 by outlasting the Los Angeles Clippers 100-99 Thursday night. Andre Iguodala added 15 points and Draymond Green had 14 points and 14 rebound

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    Durant pours in 36; Thunder rout Grizzlies, force Game 7

    Kevin Durant scored 36 points to break out of a slump, and the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Memphis Grizzlies 104-84 on Thursday night to force a deciding seventh game in the first-round Western Conference series.

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    Pacers win in Atlanta to force Game 7

    The Indiana Pacers have changed who they are, going to a different style in hopes of surviving the opening round of the playoffs. No matter what, they can always count on David West. With the top-seeded Pacers poised for an early summer, West fearlessly l

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    Howard, Lin lead Rockets over Blazers 108-98

    HOUSTON (AP) -- Dwight Howard had 22 points and 14 rebounds, and Jeremy Lin came off the bench to score 21 points and help the Houston Rockets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 108-98 on Wednesday night to avoid elimination.

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    Raptors blow 26-point lead but beat Nets 115-113

    TORONTO (AP) -- Kyle Lowry scored a career playoff-high 36 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer after Toronto had blown a 26-point lead, and the Raptors beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-113 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their first-round series.

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    Spurs take 3-2 lead behind Parker's 23

    Tony Parker had 23 points hours after the birth of his first child and the San Antonio Spurs never trailed in a 109-103 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night, taking a 3-2 lead in their first-round series. Manu Ginobili had 19 points and Ti

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    Emotionally driven Clips down Warriors, go up 3-2

    Hours after owner Donald Sterling was banned from the NBA for life, the Los Angeles Clippers returned to an energized Staples Center and beat the Golden State Warriors 113-103 on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their first-round playoff series.

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    Box Score/Recap

    Mike Miller scored 21 points and the Memphis Grizzlies held off the Oklahoma City Thunder 100-99 in a record fourth straight overtime game Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the first-round series.

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    Wizards eliminate Bulls in 5 games

    John Wall finished with 24 points, Nene scored 20, and the Washington Wizards beat the Chicago Bulls 75-69 on Tuesday night to clinch their first-round series in five games. Bradley Beal scored 17 points, and the fifth-seeded Wizards advanced in the posts

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    NBA bans Donald Sterling for life, fines him $2.5 million for racial comments

    The NBA has banned Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life and fined him $2.5 million for racial comments he made.

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    Ginobili, Diaw help Spurs get even with Mavs 93-89

    Manu Ginobili scored 23 points, Boris Diaw hit a go-ahead 3-pointer in the final minute and the San Antonio Spurs held off a second-half surge by Dallas to beat the Mavericks 93-89 on Monday night, pulling even in their first-round playoff series. The Spu

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    Hawks take series lead with 107-97 win at Indiana

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Mike Scott made five 3-pointers during a 30-6 second-quarter run Monday night, and the Atlanta Hawks fended off a furious fourth-quarter rally to beat top-seeded Indiana 107-97 and take a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series.

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    Heat complete sweep of Bobcats

    LeBron James scored 31 points, and the Miami Heat completed a first-round sweep of the Charlotte Bobcats with a 109-98 victory Monday night. James scored 19 points after injuring his thigh in the third quarter. Chris Bosh added 17 points and Dwyane Wade b

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    Blazers outlast Rockets in OT, lead 3-1

    There was some shouting going on in the Trail Blazers' locker room after they fell behind by 10 points at halftime to the Rockets. Up 2-1 in their first playoff series since 2011, the Blazers didn't want to mess up Game 4, especially in front of

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    Warriors crush Clippers behind barrage of Curry 3-pointers

    Stephen Curry made a career playoff-high seven 3-pointers and scored 33 points, leading the Golden State Warriors past the Los Angeles 118-97 on Sunday to even a first-round series that has been pulled into a race-related scandal involving the Clippers

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    Ariza, Wizards dominate Bulls, take 3-1 series lead

    In his customary seat next to the bench, Ted Leonsis sported a No. 42 jersey in support of his suspended forward. By the time the game was over, the Washington Wizards owner stood and cheered as the crowd chanted ''Free Ne-ne!!''

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    Thunder win in OT, tie Grizzlies 2-all

    Reggie Jackson came off the bench and outscored teammates Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook by himself. The Oklahoma City Thunder needed every point from their top reserve to win yet another overtime game against Memphis. Jackson scored a personal playof

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    Carter beats buzzer, sends Mavs past Spurs 109-108

    Vince Carter knew right away the exact date of the last time he had a buzzer-beating try in a playoff game - 13 years ago. Carter hit a double-pump 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Dallas Mavericks a 109-108 victory in Game 3 and a first-round series l

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    Pacers hold off Hawks, even series at 2

    The Indiana Pacers knew what they were up against. Paul George and David West made sure they got it. George and West hit key 3-pointers down the closing minutes, and top-seeded Indiana held off the Atlanta Hawks 91-88 to even the opening-round series at t

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    Rockets win in OT, trail Portland 2-1

    James Harden found his shot, and Troy Daniels made his. Harden scored a career playoff-best 37 points in Houston's 121-116 overtime victory over the Trail Blazers on Friday night, narrowing Portland's playoff advantage to 2-1 with Game 4 set for

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    Nets hold off Raptors, lead series 2-1

    Paul Pierce climbed high for the dunk, Kevin Garnett went to the floor for a loose ball, and Brooklyn suddenly looked and sounded like Boston. The Nets brought the two champions here so it would be like this, not the way it was for their last home playoff

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    Dunleavy's 35 help Bulls pull within 2-1

    The forgotten man in Games 1 and 2, Mike Dunleavy nearly had the best scoring game of his career. Dunleavy scored 35 points, one short of his career-high, and Jimmy Butler hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 24 seconds remaining as the Chicago Bulls hung on Fri

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    Clips beat Warriors for 2-1 series lead

    Blake Griffin scored 32 points and grabbed eight rebounds, DeAndre Jordan had 14 points and 22 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers outlasted the Golden State Warriors 98-96 on Thursday night to take a 2-1 lead in their first-round series. The frontcourt

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    Grizzlies beat Thunder in OT, go up 2-1

    Mike Conley scored five of his 20 points in overtime, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 98-95 Thursday night in taking a 2-1 lead in their first-round Western Conference series. The Grizzlies won their second straight overtime game

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    Hawks take 2-1 lead on top-seeded Pacers

    Jeff Teague flung in a wild 3-pointer after the officials missed him stepping out of bounds, and Kyle Korver finished off Indiana from beyond the arc to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 98-85 victory Thursday night and another lead in the series with the top-s

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    Blazers top Rockets with historic LaMarcus Aldridge performance, grab 2-0 lead

    LaMarcus Aldridge was already an All-Star, but scoring 40-plus points in each of the series' first two games has put him in historic company.

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    Mavs rout Spurs 113-92, even series at 1

    Blowing their playoff opener turned out to be great therapy for the Dallas Mavericks. Eighth-seeded Dallas rolled to a 113-92 victory over San Antonio on Wednesday night, snapping a 10-game skid against the Spurs and evening their first-round series at a

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    Heat grab 2-0 lead over the Bobcats

    LeBron James scored 32 points and added eight assists, Chris Bosh scored 20 points and the Miami Heat held on to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 101-97 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.

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    Wizards leave Chicago with 2-0 lead

    Bradley Beal came on strong late in regulation to finish with 26 points, Nene scored six of his 17 in overtime and the Washington Wizards beat the Chicago Bulls 101-99 Tuesday to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.

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    Pacers rally by Hawks, even series at 1

    When the Indiana Pacers needed a lift. Paul George stepped up. George had 27 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, and the Pacers used a big second-half run to rally for a 101-85 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night in Game 2 of their first-roun

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    Popovich wins NBA Coach of Year award

    San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich was named NBA coach of the year on Tuesday, making him just the third coach in league history to win the Red Auerbach trophy three times in his career. In a career full of masterful coaching performances, Popovich ma

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    Griffin's 35 lead Clips in 138-98 rout

    After getting knocked down in their playoff opener, Blake Griffin and the Clippers answered with a dominant performance in shutting down the Warriors as soon as the game began. ''When you play more aggressive you stay out of foul trouble.'&

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    Grizzlies top Thunder in OT, even series

    Nothing rattled the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies remained steady and took care of business in the extra period. Zach Randolph scored 25 points to help Memphis defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-105 in overtime on Monday night and tie their first-rou

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    Knicks fire coach Woodson

    Mike Woodson had the Knicks on top of their division and in the second round of the playoffs, destinations that had become unreachable and practically unimaginable in New York. Phil Jackson fired Woodson and the entire coaching staff on Monday, making his

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    Aldridge's 46 lead Blazers by Rockets in OT

    NBA Basketball Recap: Final statistics from the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Houston Rockets game played on April 20, 2014

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    Bobcats center Al Jefferson suffers foot injury in Game 1

    Center suffers strained plantar fascia in Game 1, returns to play through painful injury as Bobcats fall to Heat

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    Duncan scores 27 as Spurs rally by Mavs

    Tim Duncan scored 27 points, and the San Antonio Spurs held the Dallas Mavericks to one field goal in the final seven minutes to rally for a 90-85 victory Sunday in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. The Mavericks also went scoreless for 5 1/2 mi

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    Hawks pull away from Pacers in Game 1

    Atlanta's Jeff Teague demolished the Pacers' grand playoff plan. The Pacers didn't have an answer. Teague scored a playoff career-high 28 points, Paul Millsap added 25 and the eighth-seeded Hawks won their first road playoff game in three y

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    Warriors beat foul-prone Clips 109-105

    Klay Thompson scored 22 points, David Lee added 20 and the Golden State Warriors got Blake Griffin and Chris Paul in foul trouble to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 109-105 on Saturday in their playoff opener. Stephen Curry added 14 points for the Warriors,

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    Nets beat Raptors despite 4 of 24 on 3s

    Deron Williams and Joe Johnson each scored 24 points, Paul Pierce scored nine of his 15 points in the final quarter and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Toronto Raptors 94-87 Saturday in Game 1 of their first round playoff series. Shaun Livingston scored 10 poi

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    Clippers-Warriors series billed as must-see TV

    OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Forget the Showtime Lakers or the Sacramento Kings of past decades.

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    Down 21, Spurs rally to earn top record

    The San Antonio Spurs have said their goal this season was not to have the league's best record. Danny Green had a career-high 33 points and the San Antonio Spurs rallied from a 21-point deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 112-104 on Friday and clinch h

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    James' 36 get Heat past Pacers, into 1st

    For most of the season, the Miami Heat were chasing the Indiana Pacers. Control of the Eastern Conference again belongs to the Heat, after LeBron James scored 36 points and the two-time defending NBA champions opened the second half with a 16-0 run on the

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    Hamstring to keep Wade out vs. Pacers

    MIAMI (AP) -- Dwyane Wade has been ruled out of Miami's Eastern Conference showdown Friday night against the Indiana Pacers.

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    Westbrook helps Thunder hold off Clips

    Russell Westbrook scored 30 points in his return to the lineup, Kevin Durant added 27, and the Thunder held off the Los Angeles Clippers 107-101 Wednesday night in a possible playoff preview. Once these guys get their legs under them, we're going to

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    Spurs visit OKC eyeing 20th straight win

    The San Antonio Spurs' winning streak is nearing a quarter of the regular season, but it's unlikely to have faced a much more difficult test than the one coming. After cruising to their 19th straight victory, the Spurs head to Oklahoma City on T

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    Pacers rally by Heat, overcome James' 38

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Indiana took every shot Miami could muster Wednesday night.

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    Phil Jackson officially introduced as the new president of the New York Knicks

    The New York Knicks officially introduced Phil Jackson as their new team president on Tuesday at a press conference that featured celebratory links to the past, honest assessment of the present and cautious optimism about the future.

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    Injured 40-Year-Old NBA Star: 'I'm Not Going To Retire Because I Want The Money'

    Steve Nash has experienced pain, so much pain, while dealing with injuries for the better part of two years. But the 40-year-old point guard plans on continuing his NBA career for at least one more season because he is getting paid so much money by t...

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    NBA Power Rankings: New team takes over No. 1

    With the Pacers and Heat both slipping, Western Conference teams now occupy the top four spots in the latest rankings.

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    Meeks scores 42 as Lakers beat Thunder

    Jodie Meeks scored 24 of his career-high 42 points in the second half, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat Oklahoma City 114-110 on Sunday despite a triple-double by Thunder star Kevin Durant. Pau Gasol added 20 points and 11 rebounds for the injury-ravaged L

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    Blazers, Rockets get 2 All-Star reserves

    The Portland Trail Blazers and Houston Rockets each had two players picked as reserves for the NBA All-Star game, while the Indiana Pacers had to settle for just Roy Hibbert despite the league's best record. LaMarcus Aldridge and Damian Lillard made

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      Paul separates shoulder, out 3-5 weeks

      DeAndre Jordan and Blake Griffin found a way to win without Chris Paul. The big men for the Los Angeles Clippers are going to have to keep it up because their star guard will be out at least a few weeks. Jordan scored a career-high 25 points to match Grif

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        Kobe Bryant is out for six weeks with a fracture in his left knee

        Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant needed 7 1/2 arduous months to return from an Achilles tear, seemingly making it back in time to save a Lakers team that was left to battle the elements without injured guard Steve Nash … Continue reading →

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          Bryant struggles in return, Lakers lose

          After nearly eight months of recovery from a torn Achilles tendon, Kobe Bryant is back on the court for the Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant had nine points and eight rebounds in his season debut, but Amir Johnson scored a career-high 32 points for the trade-de

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            Terrible pass by Gerald Henderson drills a fan walking by in the head. vs Bucks 11-29-13

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              Bulls' Rose out for season after surgery

              Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose is out for the remainder of the season. The team said that Rose had successful surgery Monday morning in Chicago to repair a torn medial meniscus in his right knee. The 2011 NBA MVP missed all of last season after tearing t

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                Pacers' Granger to miss first 3 weeks

                INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Pacers swingman Danny Granger will miss the first three weeks of the season with a left calf injury.

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                  NBA Finals format changed to 2-2-1-1-1

                  NEW YORK (AP) -- David Stern's NBA owners gathered one last time, toasting the outgoing commissioner before he leaves after 30 years on the job.

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                    Clippers coach Doc Rivers makes the call to cover the Lakers championship banners at Staples Center

                    The Los Angeles Clippers and Lakers both moved into the Staples Center during the 1999-00 season, the only NBA teams to share an arena. Since then, the Lakers have hoisted five NBA championship banners to add to their 16 in … Continue reading →

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                      Putting it bluntly, Doc Rivers doesn't mince words with Clippers

                      The pleasantries quickly gave way to a more sobering discussion when Doc Rivers first met with Chris Paul.

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                        George officially signs extension with Pacers

                        The Indiana Pacers and Paul George made it official Wednesday morning, announcing a contract extension to keep the All-Star forward in Indiana.

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                            The New Orleans Pelicans unveil their new, positively plain, uniforms (Photos)

                            Fifteen months ago, the New Orleans Hornets announced that they were considering a name change. Midway through the 2012-13 season the team revealed that it would be changing its name to the “Pelicans,” and it unveiled its logo. In July, … Continue r

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                              Suns trade Luis Scola to Pacers

                              Indiana has been pursuing Scola for several weeks, and had become available to teams because of Phoenix's movement toward a rebuild under new general manager Ryan McDonough.

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                                Paul George talks about the time Larry Bird’s shooting form stopped Pacer practice in its tracks

                                Indiana Pacers All-Star Paul George has been in the news quite a bit of late, explaining away why he’s unlikely to flee an up and coming Pacers team for his hometown Los Angeles Lakers next summer. George will be a … Continue reading →

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                                  Sources: Robinson, Nuggets agree to deal

                                  Nate Robinson and the Denver Nuggets have agreed to a two-year contract worth just more than $4 million, the Denver Post reported Monday.

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                                    Hill, Gibson pull out of camp for Team USA

                                    Indiana Pacers point guard George Hill has pulled out of this week's Team USA camp in Las Vegas due to a scheduling conflict.