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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Paul Millsap had 25 points and 11 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 95-83 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.Jeff Teague added 16 points, despite spraining his left ankle in the first quarter.The Hawks trailed by 13...

In a season full of injuries, many hoped that the new, longer All-Star break would help NBA players catch their breath and recover after a grueling first 3 1/2 months.Commissioner Adam Silver extended the break at the players' behest, but it resulted in a more compressed season, more back-to-backs,...

Spurs and Celtics? Already eliminated.Lakers and Heat? Didn't even make the playoffs.There's a new look to this NBA postseason, which will crown a champion that hasn't won the title in at least 17 years - and, quite possibly, a franchise that has never been on top.Of the eight conference...

In a season full of injuries, many hoped that the new, longer All-Star break would help NBA players catch their breath and recover after a grueling first 3 1/2 months.Commissioner Adam Silver extended the break at the players' behest, but it resulted in a more compressed season, more back-to-backs,...

HOUSTON (130)Ariza 5-12 1-2 13, Jones 4-9 4-5 12, Howard 5-10 3-5 13, Terry 3-7 0-0 7, Harden 15-24 7-7 42, Prigioni 1-3 0-0 3, J.Smith 7-15 2-4 18, Brewer 6-11 1-2 15, Capela 2-2 3-3 7. Totals 48-93 21-28 130.DALLAS (128)Jefferson 1-4 0-0 3, Nowitzki 10-19...

AP Sports WriterParker takes head-on challenge of 2nd left ACL injuryBy GENARO C. ARMASST. FRANCIS, Wis. (AP) Jabari Parker looked ahead to the future as he leaned up against a wall at the Milwaukee Bucks training center with the help of two metal crutches.The star forward is embracing...

Utah's Gobert leaves game after getting hurt on 1st playLOS ANGELES (AP) Utah center Rudy Gobert sprained his left knee in the series opener against the Los Angeles Clippers on the first play of the game.Gobert banged knees with Clippers forward Luc Mbah a Moute on Saturday night....

AP Sports WriterJames, Love help Cavs rout Celtics 117-104 in Game 1By KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) LeBron James had 38 points, nine rebounds and seven assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Boston Celtics 117-104 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.Kevin Love added a...

AP Sports WriterHome's where the heart is for Wiz, Celtics as Game 6 arrivesBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Isaiah Thomas' Boston Celtics and John Wall's Washington Wizards have built something of a rivalry this season, going back and forth, trading wins on the court and barbs off it, from...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) A person familiar with the situation says forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has agreed to a four-year, $52 million contract extension with the Charlotte Hornets.The person spoke to The Associated Press on Monday on condition of anonymity because the move hasn't been announced.Yahoo Sports was first to...

NEW ORLEANS (101)Babbitt 1-4 0-0 3, Davis 16-22 6-7 38, Asik 1-4 1-2 3, Holiday 4-12 0-0 11, Evans 6-17 0-0 12, Cunningham 3-5 0-0 6, Anderson 5-15 1-1 14, Rivers 2-4 0-0 4, Ajinca 5-7 0-0 10, Salmons 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 43-90 8-10 101.OKLAHOMA...

AP Basketball WriterSan Antonio's RC Buford named NBA Executive of the YearBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIR.C. Buford is the last person to take a victory lap, especially when the San Antonio Spurs are in the middle of a second-round playoff fight with the Oklahoma City Thunder.The Spurs GM won't be extolling...