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AP Basketball WriterNBA promotes 5 refs, including 2 women, to full-time statusBy TIM REYNOLDSAshley Moyer-Gleich is eight years removed from playing in the NCAA Division II tournament. Natalie Sago officiated her first game six years ago, and the players were sixth-grade girls.They're in the NBA now - as part...

AP Sports WriterWarriors' Green not apologizing, he and Durant moving onBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Draymond Green isn't apologizing for his part in a dustup with Kevin Durant that led to a one-game suspension by the Golden State Warriors.But Green vowed Thursday that the Warriors are not imploding, regardless...

Bradley Beal scores 20 points, Wizards rout Cavaliers 119-95WASHINGTON (AP) Bradley Beal scored 20 points, Otto Porter added 15 and the Washington Wizards beat the undermanned Cleveland Cavaliers 119-95 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.Rookie Collin Sexton had a career-high 24 points for Cleveland, and David...

The UTAH and the MEMPHIS will both be gunning for a victory on 11/12/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. UTAH JAZZ vs MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES When: 8:00 PM  ET, Monday, November 12, 2018 Where: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee ROT TEAM PS OU ML 709 UTAH 3 (-110) 205.5 (-110) -155 135 710 MEMPHIS TV: 8:05 PM LINE: 3 PREDICTION: MEMPHIS , UTAH Oddsmakers currently have the MEMPHIS listed as...

The PHOENIX and the OKLAHOMA CITY will both be gunning for a victory on 11/12/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PHOENIX SUNS vs OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER When: 8:00 PM  ET, Monday, November 12, 2018 Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma ROT TEAM PS OU ML 711 PHOENIX (-110) (-110)   712 OKLAHOMA CITY TV: 8:05 PM LINE: PREDICTION: OKLAHOMA CITY , PHOENIX Oddsmakers...

The DALLAS and the CHICAGO will both be gunning for a victory on 11/12/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. DALLAS MAVERICKS vs CHICAGO BULLS When: 8:00 PM  ET, Monday, November 12, 2018 Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois ROT TEAM PS OU ML 707 DALLAS (-110) (-110)   708 CHICAGO TV: 8:05 PM LINE: PREDICTION: CHICAGO , DALLAS Oddsmakers currently have the CHICAGO listed as...

The PHILADELPHIA and the MIAMI will both be gunning for a victory on 11/12/2018 at 7:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PHILADELPHIA 76ERS vs MIAMI HEAT When: 7:30 PM  ET, Monday, November 12, 2018 Where: American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida ROT TEAM PS OU ML 703 PHILADELPHIA -1 (-110) 223 (-110) -105 -115 704 MIAMI TV: 7:35 PM LINE: -1 PREDICTION: MIAMI , PHILADELPHIA Oddsmakers currently have the MIAMI...

The NEW ORLEANS and the TORONTO will both be gunning for a victory on 11/12/2018 at 7:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NEW ORLEANS PELICANS vs TORONTO RAPTORS When: 7:30 PM  ET, Monday, November 12, 2018 Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario ROT TEAM PS OU ML 705 NEW ORLEANS (-110) (-110)   706 TORONTO TV: 7:35 PM LINE: PREDICTION: TORONTO , NEW ORLEANS Oddsmakers currently have...

The GOLDEN STATE and the LA CLIPPERS will both be gunning for a victory on 11/12/2018 at 10:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS vs LA CLIPPERS When: 10:30 PM  ET, Monday, November 12, 2018 Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California ROT TEAM PS OU ML 717 GOLDEN STATE (-110) (-110)   718 LA CLIPPERS TV: 10:35 PM LINE: PREDICTION: LA CLIPPERS ,...

The SAN ANTONIO and the SACRAMENTO will both be gunning for a victory on 11/12/2018 at 10:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. SAN ANTONIO SPURS vs SACRAMENTO KINGS When: 10:00 PM  ET, Monday, November 12, 2018 Where: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California ROT TEAM PS OU ML 715 SAN ANTONIO 3 (-110) 218 (-110) -155 135 716 SACRAMENTO TV: 10:05 PM LINE: 3 PREDICTION: SACRAMENTO , SAN ANTONIO Oddsmakers...

AP Sports WriterNuggets mired in 3-game slump with Rockets arriving in townBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Nuggets coach Michael Malone kept the mood light at practice Monday and the lectures to a minimum.No reason to get too worked up over Denver's current three-game skid. After all, this is the...

AP Basketball WriterIt's done: Jimmy Butler trade to Philadelphia completedBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Jimmy Butler is in Philadelphia, and upon his arrival he immediately began talking about winning a championship.''The Process'' has a whole new meaning.Butler, a four-time All-Star forward, is now officially a member of the 76ers,...