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Power surge delays Trail Blazers-Nuggets gameDENVER (AP) The game between the Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night is being delayed because of a power surge at the Pepsi Center.Denver led 90-85 with 9:18 remaining in the fourth quarter when a bank of lights near the...

AP Basketball WriterA look at the NBA coaching changes entering this seasonBy TIM REYNOLDSCoaches changing jobs is an annual rite in the NBA, and one-third of the league's 30 teams have changed coaches since last season ended. Here's a look at the 10 coaches in new jobs:---KENNY ATKINSON, Brooklyn...

Cleveland OKs last chunk of financing to upgrade Cavs' arenaCLEVELAND (AP) Cleveland officials have committed the final chunk of financing for $140 million in upgrades planned at the Cavaliers' home arena.The makeover of Quicken Loans Arena would include more space for dining and gathering.The cost of renovations to...

Capsule preview of the Rockets-Spurs seriesBy The Associated PressCapsule and prediction for the Western Conference semifinal series between San Antonio and Houston that begins Monday:---No. 2 SAN ANTONIO SPURS (61-21, 4-2) vs. No. 3 HOUSTON ROCKETS (55-27, 4-1)Season series: Spurs, 3-1.Story line: Houston goes from the spectacular Russell Westbrook...

AP Sports WriterMike Brown still waiting on Tyronn Lue to pay up overdue betBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Mike Brown is ready for Tyronn Lue to pay up on a nearly two-decade-old bet. Yep, Lue owes him $100 and Brown plans to accept it at long last -...

17 NBA teams to participate in debut season of gaming leagueNEW YORK (AP) How about Cleveland against Golden State again - this time for the video game championship?The Cavaliers and Warriors are among 17 teams who will participate in the NBA 2K eSports league that will debut in...

AP Sports WriterHayward scores 27, Jazz beat Clippers 96-92 to take 3-2 leadBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) Still weak and lacking his usual energy after a bout of food poisoning, Gordon Hayward leaned on his teammates. They came up big.Hayward scored 27 points, Utah controlled the paint and...

AP Basketball WriterAnthem singer at Heat-76ers game kneels during performanceBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) A woman performing the national anthem before an NBA preseason game in Miami on Friday night did so while kneeling at midcourt, and opening her jacket to show a shirt with the phrase ''Black Lives...

Pelicans' Davis, Spurs' Leonard, Parker all returningNEW ORLEANS (AP) New Orleans center Anthony Davis, San Antonio forward Kawhi Leonard and Spurs guard Tony Parker are all returning from injuries Friday night.Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry says Davis remains sore from a re-aggravate right thigh bruise that sidelined him for...

AP Sports WriterCavaliers execs reject Irving trade talk, deny team in chaosBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert spent more than 30 minutes presenting a positive portrait of his franchise.The reality is that the Cavs are troubled.In his first public comments since Kyrie Irving asked to...

AP Sports WriterWarriors rout defending champion Cavaliers 126-91 in rematchBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, California (AP) Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors certainly looked ready to trade some more blows with LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers come June.The two-time reigning MVP hit five 3-pointers and had 20 points...

SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Brad Stevens is still trying to fully put his imprint on the Boston Celtics in only his second season with the franchise. He has, however, already left his mark on San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich. Popovich readily admits ''stealing'' plays and strategy from opposing coaches of...