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The Latest: Warriors lead 46-42 after cold-shooting halfOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Latest from Friday night's Game 4 of the NBA Finals (all times local):7:15 p.m.Klay Thompson has 14 points and the Golden State Warriors lead the Toronto Raptors 46-42 at halftime of Game 4 of the NBA Finals.It...

The Latest: Warriors start fast, lead 23-17 after 1stOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Latest from Friday night's Game 4 of the NBA Finals (all times local):6:40 p.m.Golden State has started fast in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.Kevon Looney shook off injury and came off the bench to provide...

The Latest: Raptors on the brink, beat Warriors 105-92OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Latest from Friday night's Game 4 of the NBA Finals (all times local):8:40 p.m.The Toronto Raptors are one win from their first NBA title.Kawhi Leonard scored 36 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Serge Ibaka came off...

The Latest: Leonard, Raptors storm back, lead 79-67OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Latest from Friday night's Game 4 of the NBA Finals (all times local):8 p.m.It's possible that the Golden State Warriors are about to play their final quarter at Oracle Arena.The Toronto Raptors are 12 minutes from going...

AP Sports WriterHall of Famer Al Attles returns to Oracle Arena for Game 4By JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Hall of Famer Al Attles returned to Oracle Arena at long last.The former Warriors general manager, coach and player hadn't been around much at all this season because of health...

NBA to play 2 regular-season games in Mexico CityMEXICO CITY (AP) The NBA will play two regular-season games in Mexico City during the upcoming season.The Dallas Mavericks will face the Detroit Pistons on Dec. 12 at Arena Ciudad de Mexico, the NBA announced Friday. The Phoenix Suns will...

AP Basketball WriterWarriors' investor banned for 1 year, fined $500,000 by NBABy TIM REYNOLDSOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Toronto guard Kyle Lowry wanted the Golden State Warriors' executive who shoved him during an NBA Finals game ousted from the league.The NBA decided a one-year ban and $500,000 fine is enough...

AP Basketball WriterIn big trouble: Warriors trail Raptors 3-1 in NBA FinalsBy TIM REYNOLDSOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Golden State coach Steve Kerr is fond of saying that the Warriors have seen everything in their five-year run as the best team in the NBA.They are now looking at something they...

AP Basketball WriterCurry's heroics not enough to save Warriors in Game 3By TIM REYNOLDSOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry did all he could to lead the injury-depleted Golden State Warriors.It wasn't enough.Curry scored 47 points - a playoff career-high for the three-time champion - but the Warriors still find...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Nets moving Crabbe, picks to Hawks, get cap spaceBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) The Brooklyn Nets have agreed to trade guard Allen Crabbe, the first step into what they hope can be a big summer.The Nets will deal him along with two first-round picks...

AP Basketball WriterWarriors' investor banned for 1 year, fined $500,000 by NBABy TIM REYNOLDSOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Toronto guard Kyle Lowry wanted the Golden State Warriors' executive who shoved him during an NBA Finals game ousted from the league.The NBA decided a one-year ban and $500,000 fine is enough...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Nets deal Crabbe, picks to Hawks, open cap spaceBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) A person with knowledge of the details says the Brooklyn Nets have traded guard Allen Crabbe and two first-round picks to the Atlanta Hawks in a deal that will clear additional...