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AP Basketball writerMelting Pot: 76ers' global approach to a roster is workingBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Philadelphia's six leading average scorers so far in the playoffs, in order are: Ben Simmons, Dario Saric, Joel Embiid, JJ Redick, Marco Belinelli and Ersan Ilyasova.Their homelands: Australia, Croatia, Cameroon, the United States,...

AP Sports WriterDavis, Pelicans on path to NBA's next small-market successBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) With every Anthony Davis put-back dunk, reverse alley-oop jam, step-back 3-pointer or game-sealing block in the playoffs, the New Orleans Pelicans take a step closer to becoming the NBA's next small-market success story.That...

AP Basketball writerMelting Pot: 76ers' global approach to a roster is workingBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Philadelphia's six leading average scorers so far in the playoffs, in order are: Ben Simmons, Dario Saric, Joel Embiid, JJ Redick, Marco Belinelli and Ersan Ilyasova.Their homelands: Australia, Croatia, Cameroon, the United States,...

Bucks' Giannis hits big bucket but can't score lunchMILWAUKEE (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo helped the Milwaukee Bucks win a playoff game but couldn't score a table at a Mexican restaurant.A Bucks fan posted a picture on social media of the All-Star forward waiting at BelAir Cantina on Sunday.Earlier that...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Pelicans pick up Gentry's option for next seasonBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) A person familiar with the situation says Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry's contract option for next season has been exercised by the club.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity...

Bucks' Giannis says inability to score lunch not a big dealMILWAUKEE (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo helped the Milwaukee Bucks win a playoff game but couldn't score a table at a Mexican restaurant.Antetokounmpo says the social media-fueled mess over the missed meal isn't a big deal.The food flare-up started after...

Trust the prayers: Embiid surprises churchgoers near PhillySPRINGFIELD, Pa. (AP) Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is shaping up to be the answer to Philly fans' prayers, and he shocked parishioners by showing up during the middle of some at a small Roman Catholic church this weekend.St. Kevin Parish...

AP Sports WriterBlazers' overall good season ends on a disappointing noteBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Another late-season surge, another first-round exit.The Portland Trail Blazers head into the offseason with plenty of questions, with speculation that big changes could be ahead. Minutes after the Blazers were swept by...

Calderon to start for Cavs if injured George Hill can't playINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Cleveland Cavaliers point guard George Hill is still listed as questionable for Sunday night's Game 4 against Indiana because of an injured back.Hill aggravated the injury in Friday's 92-90 loss. The three-time defending Eastern Conference champs...

Andrew Bogut set to join Sydney Kings in Australian leagueSYDNEY (AP) NBA veteran Andrew Bogut is set to join the Sydney Kings in Australia's National Basketball League.The Sydney club issued a brief statement Monday saying it had submitted paperwork to the NBL for Bogut's recruitment. The Kings said...

NBA fines Wizards' Markieff Morris, Celtics' Marcus MorrisNEW YORK (AP) The NBA has fined Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris and twin brother Marcus Morris of the Boston Celtics for their roles in separate incidents during playoff games.Markieff Morris has been fined $25,000 by the NBA on Saturday for...

Popovich won't coach Spurs in Game 4 against WarriorsSAN ANTONIO (AP) Gregg Popovich won't coach the San Antonio Spurs in their possible series finale against the Golden State Warriors as he grieves the death of his wife.Spurs assistant Ettore Messina coached San Antonio in Game 3 and will...