Articles filed under Basketball
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Curry returns, to come off bench in Warriors' playoff openerApr 16, 2022 7:00 am - SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Stephen Curry will play but not start for Golden State in Game 1 of the playoffs against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. 'œIt was pretty clea...
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Doncic out for Mavs in Game 1 against Utah because of calfApr 16, 2022 7:00 am - DALLAS (AP) - Luka Doncic won't play for the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of their playoff series against Utah on Saturday because of the left calf strain the All-Star gua...
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Cavs overcome injuries, show promise in bounce-back seasonApr 16, 2022 7:00 am - CLEVELAND (AP) - The mood in the Cavaliers' locker room alternated between disbelief and delight in the raw moments following their play-in loss to Atlanta. Pain mixed w...
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Timberwolves stun Grizzlies, grab Game 1 with 130-117 winApr 16, 2022 7:00 am - MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Anthony Edwards was glad to get a victory in the first playoff game of his career. Now, he and the rest of the Minnesota Timberwolves, want much mo...
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Clippers look ahead to return of Leonard next seasonApr 16, 2022 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - As down as they felt after blowing two chances to make the playoffs, the Los Angeles Clippers can't wait for next season. That's when a healthy Kawhi ...
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Young's 38 lift Hawks past Cavs for No. 8 playoff seedApr 16, 2022 7:00 am - CLEVELAND (AP) - When the final horn sounded and Trae Young's work was done, he slammed the ball off the floor, sending it spinning skyward. He then turned and waved goo...
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For Irving, no regrets, no second guesses on eve of playoffsApr 16, 2022 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Kyrie Irving cost himself millions of dollars in salary. He may have cost the Brooklyn Nets any realistic chance of winning the NBA title. His decision n...
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Celtics not fazed after drawing recharged Nets in 1st roundApr 16, 2022 7:00 am - BOSTON (AP) - For most of the season, the spotlight was on everyone except the Celtics in the Eastern Conference. That was until Boston and new coach Ime Udoka put thin...
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Maxey breaks out for 38 points, 76ers beat Raptors in Game 1Apr 16, 2022 7:00 am - PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Tyrese Maxey had Sixers fans roaring "Maxey! Maxey! Maxey!'ť after each electrifying play -- and he crammed a season's worth into the breakout game o...
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Playoff time: 10 things to know about the NBA's postseasonApr 16, 2022 7:00 am - Zach LaVine has an Olympic gold medal. What he doesn't have is NBA playoff experience. At last, that part is about to change. No active NBA player has been in more regul...