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AP Sports WriterAndre Iguodala's defense keys Warriors' return to NBA FinalsBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) All season long, MVP Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green drew the attention and accolades.When it comes to the biggest moments of the playoffs, that's when the Golden State Warriors turn to...

LAS VEGAS (AP) - LeBron James will do more than just make a lot of people in Cleveland happy if he can find a way to lead the Cavaliers over Golden State in the NBA Finals.He'll also make a lot of people a pretty good return on their investment.Bettors...

AP Basketball WriterNBA eliminates timeouts to keep the ends of games movingBy JON KRAWCZYNSKILAS VEGAS (AP) The NBA has for years heard complaints that a free-flowing, fast-paced and athletic game grinds to a halt at the most important and compelling time, when everyone tunes in to watch the...

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - A celebratory night quickly turned into a puzzling one for the Golden State Warriors.With the long-range shots not falling as usual and sloppy play from the start, a night that started with Stephen Curry being handed the Most Valuable Player trophy ended with the first...

AP Sports WriterRussell Westbrook set for season debutBy CLIFF BRUNTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Russell Westbrook will make his season debut Sunday against the Sacramento Kings.The Oklahoma City Thunder star missed the preseason after having a procedure to deal with inflammation in his right knee. He missed the regular-season opener...

Still the beginning for some, NBA preseason nears its endBy The Associated PressA preseason that's just beginning for some players is already ending for others.James Harden suited up in Houston for only the second time, with newcomer Christian Wood getting his first - and only - action. The Rockets'...

AP Basketball WriterMinnesota wins NBA draft lottery, rights to No. 1 pickBy TIM REYNOLDSThe NBA draft lottery was delayed three months. The Minnesota Timberwolves are certainly feeling like the wait was worthwhile.The Timberwolves won the lottery Thursday night, giving them the No. 1 pick. The lottery was conducted virtually...

OKLAHOMA CITY (104)Durant 12-25 1-3 26, Ibaka 3-10 2-2 9, Adams 2-2 1-4 5, Roberson 2-3 0-0 4, Westbrook 11-20 9-12 32, Lamb 3-9 0-0 6, Perkins 0-2 0-0 0, Morrow 3-5 1-1 10, N.Collison 2-3 0-0 4, Jackson 3-8 2-2 8, Smith 0-0 0-0 0,...

AP Sports WriterCeltics F Hayward cleared to return against CavaliersBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Celtics forward Gordon Hayward will play in Monday night's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, returning to the Boston lineup ahead of schedule in his return from a broken hand.Celtics coach Brad Stevens said during his...

Associated PressCanada reviewing NBA plan to play in Toronto amid pandemicBy ROB GILLIESTORONTO (AP) The Canadian government is reviewing a proposal from the NBA and the Raptors to play in Toronto amid the pandemic.A spokesman for Health Minister Patty Hajdu said Tuesday officials have been in contact with...

The CLEVELAND and the ORLANDO will both be gunning for a victory on 11/5/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CLEVELAND CAVALIERS vs ORLANDO MAGIC When: 7:00 PM  ET, Monday, November 5, 2018 Where: Amway Center, Orlando, Florida ROT TEAM PS OU ML 505 CLEVELAND -4.5 (-110) 213.5 (-110) 170 -200 506 ORLANDO TV: 7:05 PM LINE: -4.5 PREDICTION: ORLANDO , CLEVELAND Oddsmakers currently have the ORLANDO listed...

AP Sports WriterKevin Durant won't return in time for Game 1 of NBA FinalsBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Kevin Durant won't be ready to play in time for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on May 30.The two-time reigning finals MVP has yet to return to on-court work...