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No word on Irving's return to Nets after he misses 3 gamesNEW YORK (AP) The timing of Kyrie Irving's return to the Brooklyn Nets remains unknown, with coach Steve Nash saying Monday he had no update on the point guard's status.Irving has missed the last three games for...

The GOLDEN STATE and the PHOENIX will both be gunning for a victory on 4/5/2017 at 10:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GOLDEN STATE vs PHOENIX When: 4/5/2017 10:05 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 513 GOLDEN STATE 8.5 (-110) 219.5 (-110) -400 300 514 PHOENIX TV: 10:05 PM LINE: 8.5 PREDICTION: PHOENIX , GOLDEN STATE Oddsmakers currently have the PHOENIX listed as 8.5 point...

AP Sports WriterPelicans: Davis has no structural damage, status day to dayBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Anthony Davis' attire symbolized his eagerness to get back on the court with the New Orleans Pelicans following a painful injury to a pelvic muscle.His words, however, had a more cautious tone.Davis...

AP Basketball WriterVanVleet, Raptors aren't smiling now, but they might be soonBy BRIAN MAHONEYTORONTO (AP) Fred VanVleet had a face that only a country of hockey fans could love.A bandage covering stitches under his right eye. Swelling near the side of his nose. Fresh dental work to repair...

DALLAS (93)Jefferson 3-6 0-0 7, Nowitzki 4-16 3-4 12, Chandler 5-7 1-2 11, Rondo 2-4 0-0 4, Ellis 4-9 3-6 12, Aminu 3-5 4-6 10, Harris 3-8 0-0 9, Smith 1-2 1-2 3, Villanueva 7-15 0-0 20, Barea 2-10 0-0 5. Totals 34-82 12-20 93.MIAMI (72)Granger 0-6...

AP Sports WriterWarriors' smothering defense overlooked during win streakBy KAREEM COPELANDSALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Golden State Warriors' offense - led by former MVPs Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant - has overwhelmed the Utah Jazz for a 3-0 lead in the second-round Western Conference playoff series.Lost in the...

Associated PressCleveland rocks after Cavs' win - and it's also on a rollBy MARK GILLISPIECLEVELAND (AP) With the city's 52-year-old championship doubt finally over, bleary-eyed fans next look forward to a Wednesday parade for the victorious Cavaliers and northeast Ohio's homegrown star, LeBron James.Yes, Cleveland rocks. But it's...

Minnesota takes on LA Lakers and will both be gunning for a victory on 12/27/2020 at 10:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MINNESOTA vs LA LAKERS When: 12/27/2020 10:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 540 MINNESOTA -11 (-110) 226 (-110) 450 -650 540 LA LAKERS TV: 10:00 PM LINE: -11 PREDICTION: LA LAKERS , MINNESOTA Oddsmakers currently have the LA LAKERS listed as -11...

Backup Nuggets center Mason Plumlee sidelined by foot injuryDENVER (AP) The Denver Nuggets will be without backup center Mason Plumlee indefinitely after he suffered a right foot injury.The Nuggets announced Wednesday that Plumlee will be reevaluated in two to four weeks. Plumlee injured a bone in his foot...

76ers' Embiid set to sit with hand injury; Spurs rest 5PHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was not expected to play against the San Antonio Spurs because of a sprained right hand.Sixers coach Brett Brown said Embiid was ''very doubtful'' to play Wednesday night, and there was...

AP Basketball WriterNBA opening investigation of Simmons-Johnson meeting requestBy TIM REYNOLDSThe NBA will investigate whether league rules were broken when Philadelphia's Ben Simmons inquired about meeting with Los Angeles Lakers president Magic Johnson for playing tips.League spokesman Mike Bass said Monday that the NBA will look at the matter....

AP Basketball WriterFinally, an easy one: US rolls by Japan 98-45 at World CupBy TIM REYNOLDSSHANGHAI (AP) The U.S. finally got to enjoy an easy night at the World Cup.There might not be many more of those.Jaylen Brown scored 20 points, Kemba Walker added 15 and the U.S....