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AP Sports WriterLeBron has 'zero' concern after Cavs' lopsided Game 1 lossBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) LeBron James has made Boston's TD Garden his personal playground during the playoffs in recent years.The Cleveland Cavaliers entered the Eastern Conference finals with a 9-3 record against the Celtics in games played...

Houston's P.J. Tucker withdraws from USA Basketball campANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Houston forward P.J. Tucker has withdrawn from consideration for USA Basketball's World Cup roster, meaning 14 players remain in consideration for 12 spots.Tucker withdrew Friday, citing a minor left ankle issue. He has twisted the ankle twice in...

Doncic, Young unanimous NBA All-Rookie 1st-teamersNEW YORK (AP) With Dallas' Luka Doncic and Atlanta's Trae Young leading the way, the top five NBA draft picks from 2018 have been selected as the top five NBA rookies this season.Doncic and Young were unanimous first-team selections for the NBA All-Rookie...

CLEVELAND (AP) Kyrie Irving's eyes are pointed forward, and once he's back on the floor the Cavaliers star guard intends to keep looking ahead.''I'm a Ferrari without a rearview mirror,'' he said.Irving, who hasn't played since breaking his left kneecap in the NBA Finals, is finally fully cleared...

AP Sports WriterMitchell, Gobert patching up rift for playoff-bound JazzBy PAT GRAHAMThe Utah Jazz had plenty on their plate over the hiatus.Turns out, Rudy Gobert makes a mean coconut chicken and Donovan Mitchell a tender seasoned duck. Many members of the Jazz swapped the court for the kitchen...

AP Sports WriterNuggets, coach Mike Malone agree to contract extensionBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) The Denver Nuggets have signed coach Michael Malone to a contract extension through the 2022-23 season.Malone has steadily helped build the Nuggets into a Western Conference contender since taking over in 2015-16. Denver advanced to...

BROOKLYN (109)Johnson 4-13 1-2 9, Garnett 3-5 0-0 6, Plumlee 6-7 2-6 14, Jack 8-14 10-10 27, Karasev 3-7 0-0 7, Lopez 4-7 0-0 8, Anderson 5-7 2-2 15, Williams 2-6 4-6 8, Teletovic 4-11 1-2 11, Bogdanovic 2-6 0-0 4. Totals 41-83 20-28 109.BOSTON (107)Green...

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Steve Kerr has no problem putting aside his cellphone late at night and grabbing a book before bed.The Golden State coach, fighting a bit of a March cold, does find himself reminding wife Margot not to wake up and send text messages in the middle...

Chicago Bulls hire Billy Donovan as coach, replaces BoylenCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls hired Billy Donovan as their new head coach Tuesday.The 55-year-old Donovan spent the last five seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He replaces Jim Boylen, who was fired after the Bulls finished d 22-43 and...

AP Basketball WriterWilliamson back in NBA quarantine, could be out on TuesdayBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Zion Williamson will be out of quarantine by the time New Orleans plays in the first official game of the NBA restart at Walt Disney World.Whether the Pelicans will play...

Nets’ Irving out again with right shoulder injuryNEW YORK (AP) Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving will miss his second straight game because of a right shoulder injury.The Nets announced several hours before tipoff that the All-Star point guard wouldn't play Monday night against the Indiana Pacers because of...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Cavs to make qualifying offer to Rodney HoodBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cavaliers have some clarity with one of their free agent forwards.No, not that one.While waiting to see if they're in LeBron James' plans, the Cavaliers intend to extend a $3.4 million qualifying...