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After missing the last three games with a torn labrum in his right shoulder, Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard made his return Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Howard was examined by Lakers' doctor Steve Lombardo before the game and cleared to return. Howard was injured in the second half of...

BROOKLYN (91)Johnson 6-16 4-4 19, Young 1-7 0-2 2, Lopez 8-15 4-4 20, Williams 1-7 0-0 2, Bogdanovic 3-9 0-0 8, Teletovic 0-2 0-0 0, Anderson 5-7 2-3 13, Jack 9-13 3-3 23, Plumlee 2-2 0-2 4. Totals 35-78 13-18 91.ATLANTA (96)Carroll 1-8 0-0 2, Millsap 7-11...

The New York Knicks and the Orlando Magic will both be gunning for a victory on 3/1/2017 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic When: 7:00 PM  ET, Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Where: Amway Center, Orlando, Florida ROT TEAM PS OU ML 501 New York Knicks -1.5 (-110) 215 (-110) 100 -120 502 Orlando Magic TV: 7 p.m....

Associated PressCleveland rocks after Cavs' win - and it's also on a rollBy MARK GILLISPIECLEVELAND (AP) With the city's 52-year-old championship doubt finally over, bleary-eyed fans next look forward to a Wednesday parade for the victorious Cavaliers and northeast Ohio's homegrown star, LeBron James.Yes, Cleveland rocks. But it's...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: PG Ricky Rubio going from Wolves to JazzBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Timberwolves have reached an agreement to send point guard Ricky Rubio to the Utah Jazz to clear salary cap space for a big run in free agency.A person with direct knowledge...

MEMPHIS, Tennessee (AP) Memphis' Marc Gasol had 19 points and 12 rebounds to guide the Grizzlies to a 96-84 win over Indiana on Saturday, preventing the Pacers from closing in on the NBA Central Division lead.The Pacers dropped two games behind pacesetter Cleveland, but retained second place in...

AP Basketball WriterNBA returning to Chinese state television after 1-year banBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) The NBA is returning to Chinese state television after a one-year absence.CCTV announced Friday that it would air Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Nuggets' Jokic tests positive for coronavirusBy TIM REYNOLDSA person with knowledge of the situation says All-Star forward Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets has tested positive for the coronavirus and is quarantining in his native Serbia.Jokic is expected to be back in Denver long before...

Celtics C Baynes out with broken bone in left handBOSTON (AP) Celtics center Aron Baynes will be out indefinitely after breaking a bone in his left hand against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.Baynes blocked a pass, shook his hand in visible pain and walked off the court...

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Those golden yellow shirts the Golden State Warriors give to fans at every home playoff game are printed with a slogan that reads: ''STRENGTH IN NUMBERS.''The wording is more than just a catchphrase for fans - it's practically a team motto.The Warriors wore down opponents...

Warriors again without Iguodala, with bench thin vs. WolvesMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Golden State Warriors are again missing more than just two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry, with reserves Andre Iguodala, Jordan Bell and David West all out for the game at Minnesota.Iguodala (sprained left wrist) and Bell (sprained right...

Sore shoulder keeps Hornets G Walker out of game at TorontoTORONTO (AP) All-Star guard Kemba Walker is out for Wednesday night's game at Toronto because of a bruised left shoulder. Michael Carter-Williams will start in Walker's place against the Raptors.Walker was injured in a third-quarter collision with San...