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AP Sports WriterJazz try to slow Harden in Game 2 after Game 1 routBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) No one on the Utah Jazz is using the word ''stop'' when referring to what they'll try to do to James Harden in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals on...

The LA CLIPPERS and the ORLANDO will both be gunning for a victory on 11/2/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. LA CLIPPERS vs ORLANDO MAGIC When: 7:00 PM  ET, Friday, November 2, 2018 Where: Amway Center, Orlando, Florida ROT TEAM PS OU ML 701 LA CLIPPERS 1.5 (-110) 216.5 (-110) -120 100 702 ORLANDO TV: 7:05 PM LINE: 1.5 PREDICTION: ORLANDO , LA CLIPPERS Oddsmakers currently have...

Associated PressToronto police seek 4th person in Raptors rally shootingBy ROB GILLIESTORONTO (AP) Police in Canada are looking for a fourth person and haven't recovered the gun involved in a shooting at a rally for the NBA champion Raptors that left four people wounded and sent thousands fleeing...

Warriors say no decision has been made on White House visitOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Golden State Warriors say no decision has been made regarding a potential White House visit to celebrate their NBA title.The Warriors issued a statement Tuesday saying that ''today is all about celebrating our championship''...

AP Basketball WriterLakers will look to close Heat out in Game 5 of NBA FinalsBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) The trophy ceremony plans are getting finalized. Boxes are being shipped out of the NBA bubble in advance of the looming shutdown. Hotel rooms, sometime in the...

The Charlotte Hornets have a great opportunity to finish a three-game homestand on a positive note when they host the reeling Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. The Hornets have split the first two games of the stay, first falling to Detroit before picking up a 97-87 win over Dallas on...

AP Sports WriterJames returns, Cavaliers debut new starting lineupBy KAREEM COPELANDThe King has returned.LeBron James made his preseason debut Tuesday night after missing Cleveland's first three games with a sprained left ankle. He scored 17 points, but also had eight turnovers in the 108-94 loss to the Chicago Bulls.It...

Mills, Dellavedova, Baynes in Australia squad for World CupMELBOURNE, Australia (AP) NBA players Patty Mills, Aron Baynes, Matthew Dellavedova and Joe Ingles have been included in Australia's 12-man squad for the FIBA World Cup next month in China.Three players were picked in the squad announced Wednesday to make...

AP Sports WriterCeltics President Danny Ainge has mild heart attackBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Boston Celtics President Danny Ainge had a mild heart attack and is expected to fully recover.The 60-year-old executive received immediate medical attention Tuesday night in Milwaukee, the team said in a statement Thursday. The Celtics...

Nuggets hire assistant coach, assistant general managerDENVER (AP) The Denver Nuggets have hired veteran NBA coach Bob Weiss as an assistant on Michael Malone's staff and announced the hiring of Calvin Booth as an assistant general manager.Weiss has coached 31 seasons in the NBA, including the last four...

AP Sports WriterAP sources: Kyrie Irving asks Cavaliers to trade himBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Kyrie Irving wants the stage for himself.Cleveland's All-Star point guard has asked the Cavaliers to trade him, two people familiar with the situation told the Associated Press on Friday. Irving made the request last...

AP Basketball WriterThe West play-in race may be decided by slimmest of marginsBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Tiebreakers won't factor into who qualifies for the Western Conference play-in series. The four remaining teams in the race for those two spots will all play a different total...