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MILWAUKEE (AP) Milwaukee's Jerryd Bayless held LeBron James scoreless over the final 3:15 of the second overtime to steer the Bucks to a 108-105 win against Cleveland on Saturday, snapping the Cavaliers' eight-game winning streak.James scored 37 points for Cleveland but could not break the shackles when it...

AP Sports WriterMonster mash: LeBron James undaunted by beastly WarriorsBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) There's a four-headed, shot-making, scoreboard-breaking monster out West awaiting LeBron James and the Cavaliers.The Warriors are stomach-churning scary.James, though, can't run or hide. With eight NBA Finals appearances under his belt, he is ready...

New Zealand beats Japan 104-87 in FIBA World Cup warm-upTOKYO (AP) Guard Ethan Rusbatch scored 16 points Wednesday as New Zealand beat Japan 104-87 in a warm-up game ahead of the FIBA World Cup in China.Rusbatch was one of five New Zealand players to post double figures after...

AP Basketball WriterAP Interview: Garnett talks SuperSonics, Kobe, Hall of FameBy TIM REYNOLDSKevin Garnett always found Seattle to be a difficult place for opponents. He played in 27 games there during his NBA career, leaving the court as a winner only eight times.He remembers those days. And respects them,...

The DETROIT and the LA LAKERS will both be gunning for a victory on 2/6/2021 at 10:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. DETROIT vs LA LAKERS When: 2/6/2021 10:05 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 549 DETROIT 13 (-110) 213 (-110) 800 -1300 550 LA LAKERS TV: 10:05 PM LINE: PREDICTION: LA LAKERS , DETROIT Oddsmakers currently have the LA LAKERS listed...

Lillard leaves Blazers for impending birth of first childNEW ORLEANS (AP) Damian Lillard says he's on his way home and hoping to arrive in time for the impending birth of his son.That means Lillard, who scored 41 points in Portland's 107-103 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on...

AP Sports WriterCeltics not celebrating despite making quick work of 76ersBy KYLE HIGHTOWERDuring his first eight NBA seasons in Charlotte, Kemba Walker never made it out of the first round of the playoffs.He signed with the Celtics in free agency this past offseason because he wanted a chance to...

Nets' national anthem singer kneels to finish performanceNEW YORK (AP) The national anthem singer at the Brooklyn Nets' home opener took a knee at the end of her performance.Justine Skye was nearing the completion of the song Friday night when she went to one knee for the finish....

Thunder's Felton, Schroder suspended for 1 gameNEW YORK (AP) Oklahoma City guards Raymond Felton and Dennis Schroder were suspended for one game without pay Wednesday for leaving the bench area during an altercation and participating in the melee that spilled over into the stands.Chicago center Robin Lopez was...

AP Basketball WriterNBA, players sign off on final terms for restarted seasonBy TIM REYNOLDSAcknowledging that no option would have been risk-free during a pandemic, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Friday that the concern shared by the league and its players surrounding next month's restart of the season is rising...

AP Basketball WriterTony Parker practicing with Spurs' G League teamBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Tony Parker is taking another step toward returning to the San Antonio lineup.The Spurs' point guard, who hasn't played since rupturing a tendon in his left quadriceps during last season's Western Conference semifinals, practiced Wednesday...

AP Sports WriterWilliams hoping to give Suns some needed stabilityBy JOHN MARSHALLPHOENIX (AP) The Phoenix Suns have gone through coaches like tear-away racing visors, the count up to five in five years.The instability has hurt them on the court, the run of playoff-less appearances stretching to nine straight...