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AP Sports WriterUtah's top defense looks to slow down powerful RocketsBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Utah's tough defense excelled against almost everyone in the league this season.The Jazz could not, however, find a way to slow down Houston's high-powered offense.Utah tied for first in the league in the regular...

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) Basketball Australia says world governing body FIBA will enter ''new territory'' when it investigates a bench-clearing brawl during Australia's World Cup qualifying match against the Philippines Monday. It would not rule out criminal charges being laid. Thirteen players, including four Australians, were ejected for their part in the...

The ATLANTA and the MEMPHIS will both be gunning for a victory on 10/19/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. ATLANTA HAWKS vs MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES When: 8:00 PM  ET, Friday, October 19, 2018 Where: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee ROT TEAM PS OU ML 711 ATLANTA (-110) (-110)   712 MEMPHIS TV: 8:05 PM LINE: PREDICTION: MEMPHIS , ATLANTA Oddsmakers currently have the MEMPHIS listed as 7.5...

The INDIANA and the CLEVELAND will both be gunning for a victory on 10/27/2018 at 7:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. INDIANA PACERS vs CLEVELAND CAVALIERS When: 7:30 PM  ET, Saturday, October 27, 2018 Where: Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, Ohio ROT TEAM PS OU ML 709 INDIANA (-110) (-110)   710 CLEVELAND TV: 7:35 PM LINE: PREDICTION: CLEVELAND , INDIANA Oddsmakers currently have the CLEVELAND listed...

The MINNESOTA and the LA CLIPPERS will both be gunning for a victory on 11/5/2018 at 10:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES vs LA CLIPPERS When: 10:30 PM  ET, Monday, November 5, 2018 Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California ROT TEAM PS OU ML 517 MINNESOTA -5 (-110) 228.5 (-110) 175 -210 518 LA CLIPPERS TV: 10:35 PM LINE: -5 PREDICTION: LA CLIPPERS , MINNESOTA Oddsmakers currently...

The INDIANA and the HOUSTON will both be gunning for a victory on 11/11/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. INDIANA PACERS vs HOUSTON ROCKETS When: 7:00 PM  ET, Sunday, November 11, 2018 Where: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas ROT TEAM PS OU ML 503 INDIANA -3 (-110) 209 (-110) 135 -155 504 HOUSTON TV: 7:05 PM LINE: -3 PREDICTION: HOUSTON , INDIANA Oddsmakers currently have the HOUSTON listed...

The PORTLAND and the SAN ANTONIO will both be gunning for a victory on 12/2/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS vs SAN ANTONIO SPURS When: 7:00 PM  ET, Sunday, December 2, 2018 Where: AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas ROT TEAM PS OU ML 709 PORTLAND -1 (-110) 216 (-110) -105 -115 710 SAN ANTONIO TV: 7:05 PM LINE: -1 PREDICTION: SAN ANTONIO ,...

The SAN ANTONIO and the HOUSTON will both be gunning for a victory on 12/22/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. SAN ANTONIO SPURS vs HOUSTON ROCKETS When: 8:00 PM  ET, Saturday, December 22, 2018 Where: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas ROT TEAM PS OU ML 527 SAN ANTONIO -5 (-110) 215.5 (-110) 175 -210 528 HOUSTON TV: 8:05 PM LINE: -5 PREDICTION: HOUSTON , SAN ANTONIO Oddsmakers currently...

AP Sports WriterClippers look to pick up where they left off in NBA restartBy BETH HARRISStarting the season, then stopping because of a global pandemic, and then resuming. These are unprecedented times in the NBA, which would be an ideal backdrop for the Los Angeles Clippers to win their...

Harden must quarantine until Friday; could play in openerNEW YORK (AP) James Harden will be in quarantine until Friday, meaning the Houston Rockets star could be eligible to play Saturday when his team is to finally open its season in Portland.The Rockets were scheduled to play Wednesday...

The Milwaukee takes on New York and will both be gunning for a victory on 12/27/2020 at 7:30 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MILWAUKEE vs NEW YORK When: 12/27/2020 7:30 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 532 MILWAUKEE 11.5 (-110) 223.5 (-110) -750 500 532 NEW YORK TV: 7:30 PM LINE: 11.5 PREDICTION: NEW YORK , MILWAUKEE Oddsmakers currently have the NEW YORK listed as...

The PHILADELPHIA and the ORLANDO will both be gunning for a victory on 12/31/2020 at 6:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PHILADELPHIA vs ORLANDO When: 12/31/2020 6:35 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 515 PHILADELPHIA 2.5 (-110) 217 (-110) -140 120 516 ORLANDO TV: 6:35 PM LINE: 2.5 PREDICTION: ORLANDO , PHILADELPHIA Oddsmakers currently have the ORLANDO listed as 2.5 point favorites versus the PHILADELPHIA,...