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The Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Toyota Center. Golden State At Houston When: 9:00 PM ET, Monday, May 25, 2015 Where: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas TV: 9 p.m. ET, ESPN PREDICTION: Warriors 112, Rockets 95 Join BetOnline...

Mavs star Doncic leaves early after injuring ankle vs HeatDALLAS (AP) Luka Doncic left a game against Miami early after the young Dallas Mavericks star sprained his right ankle while driving to the basket.The reigning rookie of the year's right foot landed on the foot of Heat guard...

AP Basketball WriterCliff Robinson, ex-UConn star, top NBA 6th man, dies at 53By BRIAN MAHONEYCliff Robinson guided UConn out from the bottom and almost helped take the Portland Trail Blazers to the top.He was one of the NBA's best sixth men, a versatile player who became a predecessor of...

The Washington Wizards and the Sacramento Kings will both be gunning for a victory on 3/10/2017 at 10:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Washington Wizards vs Sacramento Kings When: 10:30 PM  ET, Friday, March 10, 2017 Where: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California ROT TEAM PS OU ML 515 Washington Wizards 8 (-110) 213.5 (-110) -360 280 516 Sacramento Kings TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, NBATV,...

Associated PressGrayson Allen ready to embrace new role with JazzBy JOHN COONSALT LAKE CITY (AP) Ongoing roster turnover from one season to the next forced Grayson Allen to become a basketball chameleon at Duke. He adapted to changes as they occurred and took on a new role each...

AP Sports WriterCavs remain humble with chance to closeout Celtics in Game 5By KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) It took 10 games and halfway through the third round of the NBA playoffs before the Cleveland Cavaliers finally encountered their first true dose of resistance this postseason.After cruising to a 2-0...

AP Sports WriterCavs among omitted 8, will use summer slight as motivationBy TOM WITHERSCleveland (AP) The Cleveland Cavaliers are missing from the NBA's Disney World summer bubble. They hope NBA Commissioner Adam Silver doesn't need to pop their plans again.One of eight teams whose COVID-19-interrupted season ended when...

AP Basketball WriterIt's done: Jimmy Butler trade to Philadelphia completedBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Jimmy Butler is in Philadelphia, and upon his arrival he immediately began talking about winning a championship.''The Process'' has a whole new meaning.Butler, a four-time All-Star forward, is now officially a member of the 76ers,...

Butler, Adebayo score 22 each as Heat top Nuggets 125-105LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo each scored 22 points to help the Miami Heat beat the Denver Nuggets 125-105 on Saturday in the first restart game for both teams.Kelly Olynyk scored all 20 of...

AP Basketball WriterThe Fun Guy: Kawhi Leonard is the AP's male athlete of 2019By TIM REYNOLDSHe was the Fun Guy. The board man who got paid. He overcame injury to reclaim his rightful place as one of the very best basketball players on the planet. He conquered the NBA...

AP Basketball WriterFor NBA players, Taylor grand jury decision 'not enough'By TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) LeBron James sent the word to the Los Angeles Lakers in a group text on Wednesday afternoon, and basketball suddenly seemed irrelevant.A grand jury in Kentucky had finally spoken. And James...

Nets' Irving sits out vs 76ers with hamstring tightnessNEW YORK (AP) Nets guard Kyrie Irving is missing Brooklyn's game against Philadelphia because of right hamstring tightness.Coach Kenny Atkinson said Irving was feeling soreness Sunday and then was checked again Monday before the team decided the All-Star point guard...