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The Philadelphia takes on New York and will both be gunning for a victory on 12/26/2020 at 7:30 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PHILADELPHIA vs NEW YORK When: 12/26/2020 7:30 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 510 PHILADELPHIA 7.5 (-110) 219 (-110) -330 250 510 NEW YORK TV: 7:30 PM LINE: 7.5 PREDICTION: NEW YORK , PHILADELPHIA Oddsmakers currently have the NEW YORK listed as...

AP Basketball WriterLeBron James among 44 US Olympic basketball team finalistsBy TIM REYNOLDSLeBron James is considering a return to the Olympics.James - a two-time gold medalist and three-time Olympian - is among 44 players announced by USA Basketball on Monday as finalists for the team that will play in...

Carmelo Anthony released his final shot of the night then skipped backward, already knowing the outcome. The shot was good. For Anthony and the New York Knicks, the outcome was even better. Relying entirely on jumpers, Anthony tied his career high with 50 points and the Knicks won their ninth straight...

Devin Harris granted leave of absence after brother's deathDALLAS (AP) Dallas Mavericks guard Devin Harris has been granted a leave of absence after his brother was killed in a car crash.A Dallas police statement said 38-year-old Bruce Harris died Thursday afternoon from injuries suffered in a crash. Police...

The Latest: Warriors lead 46-42 after cold-shooting halfOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Latest from Friday night's Game 4 of the NBA Finals (all times local):7:15 p.m.Klay Thompson has 14 points and the Golden State Warriors lead the Toronto Raptors 46-42 at halftime of Game 4 of the NBA Finals.It...

AP Sports WriterBeilein says he apologized for 'thugs' comment about CavsBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) Cleveland Cavaliers coach John Beilein said Thursday he has apologized after reportedly using the word “thugs” during a film session with his players the previous day.ESPN.com, citing unidentified sources, reported that Beilein suggested during...

AP Sports WriterAP Sources: Harris, Nuggets agree to $84 M, 4-year extensionBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Two people with knowledge of the deal tell The Associated Press that guard Gary Harris has agreed to an $84 million, four-year contract extension with the Denver Nuggets that will begin for the...

AP Sports WriterMonster mash: LeBron James undaunted by beastly WarriorsBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) There's a four-headed, shot-making, scoreboard-breaking monster out West awaiting LeBron James and the Cavaliers.The Warriors are stomach-churning scary.James, though, can't run or hide. With eight NBA Finals appearances under his belt, he is ready...

The UTAH and the MINNESOTA will both be gunning for a victory on 10/31/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. UTAH JAZZ vs MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES When: 8:00 PM  ET, Wednesday, October 31, 2018 Where: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota ROT TEAM PS OU ML 707 UTAH 2.5 (-110) 222.5 (-110) -140 120 708 MINNESOTA TV: 8:05 PM LINE: 2.5 PREDICTION: MINNESOTA , UTAH Oddsmakers currently have the MINNESOTA listed...

AP source: O'Quinn going to Pacers on 1-year dealBy The Associated PressKyle O'Quinn is joining the Indiana Pacers.A person familiar with the terms tells The Associated Press that O'Quinn has agreed to a one-year, $4.5 million contract. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Friday because...

AP Sports WriterLeBron: Jordan chase is about motivation, not greatnessBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) LeBron James says his chase of Michael Jordan's accomplishments is simply personal motivation. It's not about wanting to establish himself as the NBA's greatest player.James spoke Thursday during the morning shootaround before the Cavaliers play...

Associated PressPrince scores 23, Hawks hand Wizards fourth straight lossBy HARVEY VALENTINEWASHINGTON (AP) Taurean Prince scored 23 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Washington Wizards 103-97 on Friday night.Washington dropped its fourth straight game and fell into eighth place in the...