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AP Sports WriterPacers, Celtics enter playoff matchup looking for redemptionBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) The Celtics and Pacers aren't interested in talking about the past as they prepare to tip off their first-round playoff matchup.Indiana doesn't want to dwell on injuries, like the season-ending right knee injury Pacers guard...

AP Sports WriterGame of Phones: 76ers get blown call on bench in blowoutBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) How's this for a blown call: Amir Johnson was busted showing Philadelphia 76ers All-Star teammate Joel Embiid his cellphone on the bench late in a Game 1 playoff loss.Johnson was caught by...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Luke Walton reaches agreement to be Kings coachBy JANIE McCAULEYLuke Walton will become coach of the Sacramento Kings, securing another NBA head coaching job just a day after parting ways with the Los Angeles Lakers following three losing seasons.The 39-year-old Walton was dismissed by the...

AP Sports WriterGame of Phones: 76ers get blown call on bench in blowoutBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) How's this for a blown call: Amir Johnson was busted showing Philadelphia 76ers All-Star teammate Joel Embiid his cell phone on the bench late in a Game 1 playoff loss.Johnson was caught...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Luke Walton reaches agreement to be Kings coachBy JANIE McCAULEYA person with direct knowledge of the agreement says Luke Walton will become coach of the Sacramento Kings, just a day after parting ways with the Los Angeles Lakers following three losing seasons.The 39-year-old Walton was...

Embiid in starting lineup for 76ers in Game 1 against NetsPHILADELPHIA (AP) Joel Embiid is in the starting lineup for the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of their playoff series against Brooklyn.The All-Star center had been listed as doubtful to play Saturday because of tendinitis in his left...

Phoenix police: No charges against ex-NBA player Mike BibbyPHOENIX (AP) Phoenix police are not recommending any charges against former NBA player Mike Bibby following an investigation into accusations of sexual abuse and harassment of a teacher at a suburban high school.A police spokesman, Sgt. Vince Lewis, says the...

AP Sports WriterDC police: Eagles' Mills, Wiz's Robinson arrested for fightBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jalen Mills and Washington Wizards forward Devin Robinson were arrested after a fight outside a nightclub, Washington police said Saturday.Karimah Bilal, program manager for the Metropolitan Police Department's office of communications,...

Budenholzer voted by NBA's coaches as best this seasonNEW YORK (AP) Milwaukee's Mike Budenholzer has won this season's coach of the year award, presented by the National Basketball Coaches Association.Budenholzer led the Bucks to a league-best 60-22 record this season, leading Milwaukee to its best season in nearly...

AP Sports WriterDC police: Eagles' Mills, Wiz's Robinson arrested for fightBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Police say Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jalen Mills and Washington Wizards forward Devin Robinson were arrested after a fight outside a nightclub in Washington.Karimah Bilal, program manager for the Metropolitan Police Department's office of communications,...

Patrick Ewing to represent Knicks at draft lotteryNEW YORK (AP) The New York Knicks are turning to Patrick Ewing in hopes of lottery luck.Ewing, the prize when the Knicks won the first NBA draft lottery in 1985, will represent the team on stage when it attempts a turnaround...

AP Basketball WriterRed-hot Magic set to face Raptors in Round 1 of NBA playoffsBy TIM REYNOLDSThere are two very compelling reasons why Orlando has Toronto's attention.Or 31 of them, perhaps.The Raptors lost to the Magic twice this season. And Milwaukee, Toronto and Orlando all were tied for the Eastern...