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AP Sports WriterBucks, Lakers look to shed rust or rest for playoffs?By STEVE MEGARGEEMILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers have all but guaranteed themselves the top two playoff seeds and face a balancing act when the NBA returns to action.While other teams will be fighting...

AP Sports WriterLakers get championship rings with empty arena, full heartsBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers received their NBA championship rings Tuesday night in an empty arena that still felt filled with warmth from their families, friends and millions of fans worldwide.And while they put...

The TORONTO and the PHILADELPHIA will both be gunning for a victory on 12/29/2020 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. TORONTO vs PHILADELPHIA When: 12/29/2020 7:05 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 557 TORONTO 0 (-110) 218.5 (-110) -110 -110 558 PHILADELPHIA TV: 7:05 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: PHILADELPHIA , TORONTO Oddsmakers currently have the PHILADELPHIA listed as 0 point favorites versus the TORONTO,...

The CLEVELAND and the ATLANTA will both be gunning for a victory on 1/2/2021 at 7:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CLEVELAND vs ATLANTA When: 1/2/2021 7:35 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 555 CLEVELAND -6.5 (-110) 233 (-110) 210 -270 556 ATLANTA TV: 7:35 PM LINE: -6.5 PREDICTION: ATLANTA , CLEVELAND Oddsmakers currently have the ATLANTA listed as -6.5 point favorites versus the CLEVELAND,...

The DETROIT and the MIAMI will both be gunning for a victory on 1/18/2021 at 3:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. DETROIT vs MIAMI When: 1/18/2021 3:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 557 DETROIT 6 (-110) 219 (-110) 200 -240 558 MIAMI TV: 3:00 PM LINE: PREDICTION: MIAMI , DETROIT Oddsmakers currently have the MIAMI listed as point favorites versus the DETROIT, while the...

The DETROIT and the DENVER will both be gunning for a victory on 2/1/2021 at 9:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. DETROIT vs DENVER When: 2/1/2021 9:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 547 DETROIT 9.5 (-110) 220.5 (-110) 425 -550  548 DENVER TV: 9:00 PM LINE: PREDICTION: DENVER , DETROIT Oddsmakers currently have the DENVER listed as 9.5 point favorites versus the DETROIT, while...

The PORTLAND and the NEW YORK will both be gunning for a victory on 2/6/2021 at 1:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PORTLAND vs NEW YORK When: 2/6/2021 1:05 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 529 PORTLAND 1.5 (-110) 218.5 (-110) -125 105 530 NEW YORK TV: 1:05 PM LINE: PREDICTION: NEW YORK , PORTLAND Oddsmakers currently have the NEW YORK listed as 1.5 point...

Associated PressAmway founder and Magic owner Richard DeVos dies at age 92By COREY WILLIAMSDETROIT (AP) Billionaire Richard DeVos, co-founder of direct-selling giant Amway, owner of the Orlando Magic and father-in-law of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, died Thursday. He was 92.Family spokesman Nick Wasmiller says DeVos died at his...

The ORLANDO and the CHARLOTTE will both be gunning for a victory on 12/4/2017 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. ORLANDO vs CHARLOTTE When: 7:00 PM  ET, Monday, December 4, 2017 Where: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina ROT TEAM PS OU ML 503 ORLANDO (-110) (-110) 504 CHARLOTTE TV: 7 p.m. ET, FSN Florida (Orlando), FSN Southeast (Charlotte) LINE: PREDICTION: Hornets 111, Magic 100 Oddsmakers currently...

AP Basketball WriterG League to offer $125,000 contracts to elite prospectsBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) The G League is planning to offer an option to players who are not yet eligible for the NBA draft a chance to turn pro out of high school and avoid the college one-and-done...

The GOLDEN STATE and the DENVER will both be gunning for a victory on 10/21/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS vs DENVER NUGGETS When: 8:00 PM  ET, Sunday, October 21, 2018 Where: Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado ROT TEAM PS OU ML 705 GOLDEN STATE 4.5 (-110) 228.5 (-110) -200 170 706 DENVER TV: 8:05 PM LINE: 4.5 PREDICTION: DENVER , GOLDEN STATE Oddsmakers currently...

The MIAMI and the DETROIT will both be gunning for a victory on 11/5/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MIAMI HEAT vs DETROIT PISTONS When: 7:00 PM  ET, Monday, November 5, 2018 Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan ROT TEAM PS OU ML 503 MIAMI -4 (-110) 221 (-110) 155 -175 504 DETROIT TV: 7:05 PM LINE: -4 PREDICTION: DETROIT , MIAMI Oddsmakers currently have the DETROIT...