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The Golden State Warriors hardly missed much of anything Tuesday night. Not their shots. Not their injured All-Star. Stephen Curry had 30 points and 13 assists, and the scrappy Warriors handed the Denver Nuggets their first loss at home in more than three months, a 131-117 stunner that evened their playoff...

LeBron James missed once, then again, whiffing on two easy looks at the rim that could have left Miami shaken. Like a good teammate, Dwyane Wade swooped in for the saving tip, preserving the lead and keeping the Heat's amazing win streak rolling. James scored 27 points and the Heat...

Following the Lakers' 103-99 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on New Year's Day, Kobe Bryant had a simple answer for what has been plaguing 15-16 L.A. this season: age. "Cause we're old as s---," said the 34-year-old Bryant when asked why a lack of energy has been a problem for...

CLEVELAND (AP) Kyrie Irving's return date remains a mystery.The All-Star point guard, who has missed Cleveland's first 23 games recovering from a broken kneecap sustained in the NBA Finals, said Wednesday that he won't be playing Thursday night against Oklahoma City.Irving traveled with the Cavs on their road...

AP Sports WriterOn the Waterfront: 76ers set for practice facility openingBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) The dazzling rookie with the longest-lasting impact for the Philadelphia 76ers this season might not be Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid or Dario Saric: It could be the 125,000-square foot complex the Sixers expect to...

The Utah Jazz and the Detroit Pistons will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at The Palace of Auburn Hills. When: 6:00 PM ET, Sunday, November 9, 2014 Where: The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan TV: 6 p.m. ET, ROOT (Utah), FSN...

Paul George insisted a little rest and a new focus would make change everything for the Indiana Pacers. He made sure that prediction came true Sunday. Following the best season of his three-year career, George opened the playoffs by producing the first postseason triple-double of his career -- 23 points,...

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at STAPLES Center. Portland At L.A. Lakers When: 9:30 PM ET, Sunday, January 11, 2015 Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California TV: 9:30 p.m. ET, CSN Northwest (Trail Blazers), TWC SportsNet...

Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant is out indefinitely with a severe left ankle sprain suffered in Wednesday night's 96-92 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, the team announced. X-rays were negative. Bryant would not speculate whether he would play Friday against the Indiana Pacers, but he left Philips Arena on...

Associated PressEx-NBA All-Star Stoudemire opens new chapter in IsraelBy ARON HELLERJERUSALEM (AP) Recently retired NBA All-Star Amare Stoudemire insists he has plenty of basketball left in him.Arriving in what he called ''my favorite city in the world'' for a new chapter as a player for Hapoel Jerusalem, Stoudemire...

Their next 3 1/2 weeks are filled with road contests, and that stretch begins Tuesday night in one of the NBA's toughest arenas. Suns (23-22, 8-12 away) vs Heat (33-11, 19-2 home) Coverage: Sun Sports When: 7:30 PM ET, March 20, 2012 Where: AmericanAirlines Arena, Miami, FL The Suns try to extend their longest...

The Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Oracle Arena. Houston At Golden State When: 9:00 PM ET, Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Where: Oracle Arena, Oakland, California TV: 9 p.m. ET, ESPN PREDICTION: Warriors 115, Rockets 108 Join BetOnline and get...