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AP Sports WriterKlay Thompson expects to play Finals Game 2 with sore ankleBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Golden State All-Star guard Klay Thompson expects to play in Game 2 of the NBA Finals after spraining his left ankle in a scary fall during a collision when Cleveland's J.R....

AP Basketball WriterAfter Game 1 gaffe, J.R. Smith seeking a bounce-back effortBy TIM REYNOLDSOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Two days later, there is still no clarity on what J.R. Smith knew when he grabbed that offensive rebound in the final seconds of regulation of Game 1 of the NBA Finals.Not...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Beilein interviewed for Pistons' openingBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) Michigan's John Beilein has interviewed for the Detroit Pistons' coaching vacancy, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday because he was not authorized to speak publicly about...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Beilein interviewed for Pistons' openingBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) A person with knowledge of the situation says Michigan's John Beilein has interviewed for the Detroit Pistons' coaching vacancy.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday because he was not authorized to speak publicly about the...

AP Sports WriterJames left in disbelief after brilliant Game 1 performanceBy JOSH DUBOWOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) LeBron James defied belief with another brilliant playoff performance and was in utter disbelief at the officials and a play by teammate J.R. Smith down the stretch that sent the Cleveland Cavaliers to...

AP Sports WriterAP source: No suspension for Cavs' Love for leaving benchBy JOSH DUBOWOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The NBA will not discipline Cleveland forward Kevin Love for leaving the bench area during an altercation at the end of Game 1 of the NBA Finals.A person familiar with the decision...

AP Sports WriterAP source: No suspension for Cavs' Love for leaving benchBy JOSH DUBOWOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The NBA will not discipline Cleveland forward Kevin Love for leaving the bench area during an altercation at the end of Game 1 of the NBA Finals.A person familiar with the decision...

AP Sports WriterCavs' Love, Thompson avoid suspension for Game 1 altercationBy JOSH DUBOWOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) J.R. Smith's blunder, a disputed replay overturn and a key missed free throw dealt the Cleveland Cavaliers an emotionally crushing loss in an opener of the NBA Finals that was ripe to be...

AP Sports WriterReplay overturn plays key role in Warriors' Game 1 winBy JOSH DUBOWOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Block or charge?One of the most difficult calls to make in the split second of fast-paced NBA action helped swing Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Golden State's favor. Officials went...

AP Sports WriterAP source: No suspension for Cavs' Love for leaving benchBy JOSH DUBOWOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) J.R. Smith's blunder, a disputed replay overturn and a key missed free throw dealt the Cleveland Cavaliers an emotionally crushing loss in an opener of the NBA Finals that was ripe to...

The Latest: LeBron, Curry put on show, Game 1 tied at halfOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Latest from the NBA Finals and Thursday's Game 1 (all times local):7:10 p.m.Stephen Curry got the Warriors back to even, and now they get ready for their favorite part of the game.Curry drained...

The Latest: G League well represented at NBA FinalsOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Latest from the NBA Finals and Thursday's Game 1 (all times local):2:10 p.m.The G League is now a road to not just the NBA, but the NBA Finals.There are a combined 11 players on the Cleveland...