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Thunder complete sweep of Grizzlies, reach Western Conference semifinals with 117-115 victory
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder advanced…
Denver’s Westbrook ruled out for Game 4 against Clippers with left foot inflammation
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Russell Westbrook was ruled out for Game 4 of Denver’s Western…
Full-strength Wolves take series lead into Game 4 vs. Lakers, as health looms large in NBA playoffs
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves have the assets to repeat or even surpass their…
Pistons need Cunningham to shine and teammates to chip in to beat Knicks in Game 4 to tie series
DETROIT (AP) — Cade Cunningham led an unprecedented turnaround in NBA history, lifting the Detroit…
Heat say they’ll try to rally after ’embarrassing’ 37-point loss to Cleveland in Game 3
MIAMI (AP) — Heat captain Bam Adebayo walked slowly to the postgame interview room Saturday,…
Cavs hand Heat worst-ever playoff loss, roll 124-87 for 3-0 lead in series
MIAMI (AP) — Donovan Mitchell didn’t have a great shooting day. Darius Garland was in…
Ja Morant ruled out of Grizzlies’ game against the Thunder in NBA playoffs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis guard Ja Morant will not play in Game 4 of…
Cavs rule Darius Garland out for Game 3 against Heat with sprained toe, roll to win anyway
MIAMI (AP) — Darius Garland wasn’t out there to, as he put it, “pick on”…
Stephen Curry and the Warriors weather Jimmy Butler’s absence for one game
HOUSTON (AP) — Jimmy Butler has repeatedly referred to Stephen Curry as Batman to his…
Doncic struggles through stomach trouble on lackluster 17-point night as Lakers fall behind T-wolves
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Last spring, Luka Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks past the Minnesota Timberwolves…
Indiana visits Milwaukee with 2-1 series lead
Indiana Pacers (50-32, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (48-34, fifth in the…
Wagner and Banchero help Magic beat Celtics to cut Boston’s lead to 2-1
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Franz Wagner scored 32 points, Paolo Banchero added 29 and the…
Wolves top Lakers 116-104 in Game 3 to take series lead behind both-ways standout Jaden McDaniels
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves, with so many promising performances spoiled by late mistakes…
Gary Trent Jr. makes most of chance to start, has 9 3s and 37 points to help Bucks beat Pacers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Gary Trent Jr. made the most of his rare chance to start.…
Wagner and Banchero help Magic beat Celtics 95-93 to cut Boston’s lead to 2-1
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Franz Wagner scored 32 points, Paolo Banchero added 29 and the…