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ATLANTA (96)Carroll 4-9 3-3 11, Millsap 10-18 0-0 23, Horford 5-11 2-2 12, Teague 4-13 0-0 8, Korver 5-8 1-1 14, Antic 2-6 1-2 6, Schroder 4-10 3-4 11, Bazemore 5-6 0-0 11, Brand 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 39-83 10-12 96.PHOENIX (87)Marc.Morris 7-18 1-2 18, Mark.Morris 9-18...

AP Sports WriterOnce again, Lillard Time moves Blazers along in the playoffsBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) If Damian Lillard's series-clinching walkoff 3-pointer against the Thunder looked vaguely familiar, it's because he's done it before.His buzzer-beating 3 sent Houston packing back in 2014.It may have been from a...

CLEVELAND (AP) The Cavaliers made the re-signing of guard J.R. Smith official.Smith announced last month that he was returning for a second year with the Cavs, who acquired him last season along with Iman Shumpert in a trade with the New York Knicks. The 11-year veteran made 45...

AP Basketball WriterIn tense political times, NBA heading to Israel this summerBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIAs the NBA prepares to bring its Basketball Without Borders program to Israel this summer, league officials hope that the first trip to the country can help bring children together during a time of increasing tension.Basketball...

Timberwolves waive Jordan Hill, clearing $4M from capMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Timberwolves waived veteran forward Jordan Hill on Monday, clearing another $4 million in salary cap room as free agency approaches.The second year of the two-year, $8 million deal Hill signed last summer was not guaranteed, so it...

AP Sports WriterCavs guard Kevin Porter Jr. arrested on weapons chargesBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Cavaliers said they have spoken to guard Kevin Porter Jr. following his arrest early Sunday on weapons possession.Porter, a 2019 first-round draft pick, faces charges of improperly handling firearms in a vehicle,...

Jordan giving $100 million for racial equality, justiceCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand are giving $100 million to organizations dedicated to promoting racial equality and social justice.In a joint statement Friday on social media, Jordan and the Jordan Brand said money will be paid over...

AP Basketball WriterHeat embracing chance to start over after Wade departureBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) It's all so different now for the Miami Heat. A franchise that won three NBA championships with LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in the last decade is now starting over in many...

PHOENIX (AP) The Golden State Warriors rained 3s in the desert and pushed their NBA-record start to 17-0.Stephen Curry scored 41 points in three quarters and the Warriors made a franchise-record 22 3-pointers (in 38 attempts) during their highest-scoring game of the season, a 135-116 rout of the...

AP Sports WriterGriffin: Pelicans project Zion Williamson debut for Jan. 22By BRETT MARTELMETAIRIE, La. (AP) Zion Williamson, the top choice in last summer’s NBA draft, is scheduled to make his regular season debut for the Pelicans on Jan. 22 when New Orleans hosts the the San Antonio Spurs,...

AP Basketball WriterWarriors say center DeMarcus Cousins available for Game 1By TIM REYNOLDSTORONTO (AP) Golden State coach Steve Kerr says center DeMarcus Cousins is available for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night.Kerr made the announcement at the team's shootaround practice Thursday. Cousins has not been...

Clippers owner Ballmer closes $400M deal to buy The ForumINGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer on Monday completed his purchase of The Forum from Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. for $400 million.Newly created Forum Entertainment LLC will continue operating the building that opened in 1967...