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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry's greatness as a basketball player can be measured by his record-setting shooting numbers that are changing the game.His immense popularity derives from something less tangible.While many NBA greats rely on uncommon height and athletic ability that average fans can only dream of having,...

Curry, Warriors top Nuggets in OT while working on cohesionBy The Associated PressGolden State's Stephen Curry scored 22 points in 27 minutes and new addition Kevin Durant added 19 as the Warriors edged Denver 129-128 in overtime in their preseason game on Friday.Patrick McCaw hit the tying shot that...

AP Basketball WriterNBA players, staff asked to help virus researchersBy TIM REYNOLDSDr. Priya Sampathkumar gets asked by her two teen-aged sons every day when they can expect to see NBA games again.She's among the doctors desperately trying to answer that question - and the NBA is now trying to...

Clippers' Austin Rivers fined $25,000 for outburst at fanNEW YORK (AP) Los Angeles Clippers guard Austin Rivers has been fined $25,000 for a verbal outburst toward a fan during a loss to the Utah Jazz.The NBA announced the fine Saturday. It stems from an exchange that came with...

Attorney: Deputy in clash with Raptors exec has concussionSAN FRANCISCO (AP) An attorney for a deputy involved in an altercation with the president of the Toronto Raptors as he tried to join his team on the court to celebrate their NBA championship said his client suffered a concussion...

The OKLAHOMA CITY and the MEMPHIS will both be gunning for a victory on 4/5/2017 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. OKLAHOMA CITY vs MEMPHIS When: 4/5/2017 8:05 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 509 OKLAHOMA CITY -1.5 (-110) 202 (-110) 100 -120 510 MEMPHIS TV: 8:05 PM LINE: -1.5 PREDICTION: MEMPHIS , OKLAHOMA CITY Oddsmakers currently have the MEMPHIS listed as -1.5 point...

AP Sports WriterCavs' Korver leaves team following brother's deathBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers forward Kyle Korver has been excused from the team to be with family following the death of a younger brother.The team issued a statement late Tuesday night saying Korver's brother, Kirk, died earlier in the...

Associated PressNot just Giannis: Deep Milwaukee Bucks roar into East finalsBy CHARLES F. GARDNERMILWAUKEE (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo has carried the Milwaukee Bucks to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2001.The Bucks have reason to believe they can go even further, thanks to a deep roster...

The Latest: Charlotte Hornets ramp up response to virusBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---The Charlotte Hornets Foundation has initiated a multi-faceted response to assist with coronavirus relief efforts in the Charlotte, North Carolina area.The foundation will be donating...

DALLAS (115)Parsons 3-9 0-0 7, Nowitzki 7-12 6-7 22, Chandler 6-8 10-12 22, Rondo 6-14 0-0 13, Ellis 5-17 4-4 15, Villanueva 7-13 0-0 18, Jefferson 0-1 1-2 1, Harris 1-5 1-2 3, Smith 2-2 2-2 6, Barea 4-7 0-0 8, Powell 0-0 0-0 0. Totals...

AP Sports WriterBeilein staying at Michigan after interviewing with PistonsBy LARRY LAGEANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) John Beilein is staying at Michigan after exploring the possibility of coaching the Detroit Pistons.''I love the University of Michigan and I am excited about coaching our Men's Basketball Team next season and...

AP Sports WriterCavaliers' Love to miss season opener with calf strainBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers forward Kevin Love will miss the season opener on Wednesday night against Charlotte because of a strained right calf.The team officially ruled Love out on Tuesday, hours after Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff said...