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James, Lakers facing elimination Saturday. Magic, Pelicans and Heat seek home wins
Nikola Jokic moved LeBron James out of the way as they battled for a rebound, grabbed the ball, got fouled and scored off the putback. And all James could do was turn his palms skyward, as if to ask “what else can I do?” That sequence in the third quarter of Game 3...
Donovan Mitchell scores 23 to power Cavaliers to 96-86 win over Magic and 2-0 lead in series
CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 23 points, Jarrett Allen had 20 rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers outlasted the Orlando Magic 96-86 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round Eastern Conference series. Mitchell set the tone as the Cavs led from start to...
Heat face Celtics in first round after epic conference finals duel last season
BOSTON (AP) — As the Boston Celtics prepare for what they hope will be their latest NBA title run, coach Joe Mazzulla had his team look to past NBA champions for inspiration. The list included sworn adversaries, like the Los Angeles Lakers and their 2010 run, as well as the last...
The Heat are headed to Boston after ousting the Bulls 112-91 in East play-in finale
MIAMI (AP) — The chants started raining down in the fourth quarter. “We want Boston,” the Miami Heat crowd kept shouting, over and over. The fans got their wish. And a rematch of the last two Eastern Conference finals awaits in Round 1 this year. Miami — even...
Heat never trail on the way to a 125-103 win over Raptors, keeping playoff hope going
MIAMI (AP) — When the final whistle blows in Miami on Sunday, the Heat might be in the playoffs. They might also be back in the play-in tournament. As long as they're clicking, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra will like their chances. Nikola Jovic scored 22 points, Jaime...
Doncic scores 29, Irving adds 25 and Mavericks roll past Heat 111-92 to claim Southwest Division
MIAMI (AP) — Kyrie Irving clinched a $1 million bonus. Luka Doncic nearly got another triple-double. Daniel Gafford's latest can't-miss streak continued. Oh, and the red-hot Dallas Mavericks won again. Doncic scored 29 points and added nine rebounds and nine assists,...
Domantas Sabonis' double-double streak ends at 61 games as Kings lose to Thunder
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis' double-double streak has ended at 61 games. Sabonis had eight points and 13 rebounds in Sacramento's 112-105 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. Sabonis owns the seventh-longest streak of...
Myles Turner's double-double helps Pacers stay ahead of Miami in East with 117-115 win over Heat
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner started the week by dislocating his right index finger. He ended it with a painful message for the Miami Heat: Indiana intends to keep the No. 6 seed in the East — and perhaps improve upon it. Turner finished...
Grant Nelson has confidence back as Alabama takes on Clemson in West Region final
Grant Nelson made himself a part of Alabama basketball history with his dominant performance against North Carolina. Now the senior forward is hoping for an even bigger breakthrough: a first trip to the Final Four for the Crimson Tide. Even though Alabama has relied on...
Thompson scores 28, Golden State runs away in 2nd half to top Miami 113-92
MIAMI (AP) — Jonathan Kuminga controlled an offensive rebound midway through the third quarter and slapped the ball out to Stephen Curry, who connected on a 3-pointer from the “C” in the Heat Culture logo painted across midcourt. The Golden State bench roared in approval. ...
