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76ers’ Joel Embiid in startling lineup for Game 3 at Heat
MIAMI (AP) — Joel Embiid is done with Philadelphia’s latest process. Listed as doubtful in the morning, Embiid was upgraded to probable and eventually put in the starting lineup by the 76ers for Game 3…
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Holiday, Pelicans have Portland on the brink in NBA playoffs
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jrue Holiday’s postseason production is providing Pelicans All-Star Anthony Davis with a more comfortable margin for error — and has left Portland with precious little. Holiday’s 54 points, 16 assists and…
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DeRozan scores 37, Raptors win Game 2, beat Wizards 130-111
The Toronto Raptors beat the Washington Wizards 130-119 on Tuesday night, taking a 2-0 lead in a playoff series for the first time in franchise history.
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Durant, Thompson lead Warriors to a 2-0 series lead on Spurs
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry watched another lopsided win from the bench in sheer delight, wearing a sport coat and big smile. The steady hands of Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson certainly have made…
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76ers’ leading scorer, Hall of Famer Hal Greer dies at 81
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Hal Greer, a Hall of Fame guard and the Philadelphia 76ers’ career leading scorer, has died. The Sixers said Greer died Saturday night in Arizona after a brief illness. He was 81.…
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Harden scores 44 points, Rockets beat Wolves 104-101
HOUSTON (AP) — Trailing by 1 in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Houston Rockets needed someone to step up. No surprise that it was James Harden who came through. Harden scored 44…
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Celtics survive wild finish, hold off Bucks 113-107 in OT
BOSTON (AP) — Boston coach Brad Stevens loves the postseason because it offers a chance to “bust narratives.” The Celtics took their first step toward shattering the belief they can’t win without their biggest stars.…
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Ibaka scores 23, Raptors win Game 1, beat Wizards 114-106
The Toronto Raptors snapped a 10-game losing streak in playoff series openers by beating the Washington Wizards 114-106 on Saturday.
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Process no more: 76ers’ awaited playoff push starts vs. Heat
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Opera Philadelphia took a break from its rehearsal for “Carmen” to record an a capella version of the Philadelphia 76ers’ catchy retro anthem , “Here Come the Sixers.” Philly can belt out…
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Wizards guard Jodie Meeks suspended for 25 games
Wizards guard Jodie Meeks has been suspended for 25 games without pay for violating the league’s drug policy, which hurts the team’s depth entering the playoffs.
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Next stop for Jazz star rookie Donovan Mitchell is playoffs
Over the course of Donovan Mitchell’s outstanding rookie season with Utah, Portland star Damian Lillard has become something of a mentor, regularly sending texts of encouragement. So Lillard really didn’t mind when Mitchell was the…
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Magic fire coach Frank Vogel after 6th straight losing year
Frank Vogel was brought to Orlando two years ago with hopes he could get the Magic back to the playoffs, and stop the spinning of the revolving door to their coaches’ office. Neither of those…
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Hornacek fired as Knicks coach after chaotic, 53-loss season
GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — The New York Knicks are preaching patience but looking for progress. Jeff Hornacek got caught in the middle. The Knicks fired their coach early Thursday, shortly after finishing a 29-53 season.…
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2018 NBA playoffs: Wizards’ 1st round schedule
The Washington Wizards finished eighth in the Eastern Conference seeding, following a 101-92 loss to the Orlando Magic Wednesday night. Here’s the Wizards’ full playoff schedule and how you can tune in.
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Without Curry or top seed, Warriors face different playoffs
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry on the sidelines again, this time with a hurt knee. No longer the sure-thing No. 1 seed. Steve Kerr piecing together rotations based on who’s available through illness and…
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