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AP Sports WriterWall's late 3 leads Wiz past Celtics 92-91, forces Game 7By HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) John Wall hit a 3-pointer with 3.5 seconds left for the go-ahead basket, then hopped atop the scorer's table and yelled to celebrate at the conclusion of the Washington Wizards' 92-91 victory...

AP Sports WriterWarriors, Spurs series filled with familiar story linesBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Leave it to Gregg Popovich to play mind games ahead of the Western Conference finals.So, what will he do to prepare his defense to stop the high-flying Warriors?''Pray,'' Popovich quipped Saturday before the Spurs...

AP Sports WriterWarriors, Spurs series filled with familiar story linesBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Leave it to Gregg Popovich to play mind games ahead of the Western Conference finals.So, what will he do to prepare his defense to stop the high-flying Warriors?''Pray,'' Popovich quipped Saturday before the Spurs...

AP Sports WriterWall's late 3 leads Wiz past Celtics 92-91, forces Game 7By HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) John Wall hit a 3-pointer with 3.5 seconds left for the go-ahead points, then hopped atop the scorer's table and yelled to celebrate the Washington Wizards' 92-91 victory over the Boston Celtics...

AP Sports WriterNo Love lost: Cavs star accepts reduced role as champs rollBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Kevin Love doesn't mind being a third wheel or a fourth or even a fifth.His scoring average has dipped and he's taking fewer shots. And he's OK with that. He has not...

Leonard won't play in Game 6 for SpursHOUSTON (AP) San Antonio All-Star Kawhi Leonard won't play in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Houston Rockets because of a sprained left ankle as the Spurs try to close out the series.The Spurs' MVP candidate was hurt...

AP Sports WriterHome's where the heart is for Wiz, Celtics as Game 6 arrivesBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Isaiah Thomas' Boston Celtics and John Wall's Washington Wizards have built something of a rivalry this season, going back and forth, trading wins on the court and barbs off it, from...

AP Sports WriterAvery Bradley's defense has been key ingredient for CelticsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Avery Bradley has been doing all the little things to get the Boston Celtics over the hump this postseason.Yes, he created a buzz with his playoff-career high 29 points to give Boston a 3-2...

AP Sports WritersStar wars: LeBron, Durant moving toward NBA Finals reunionBy TOM WITHERS and JANIE McCAULEYKevin Durant admires LeBron James from afar, marveling at how Cleveland's main man finds ways to elevate his game at age 32 - year after year, title after title.Kobe Bryant was much the same.Ten...

A game-by-game look at the 23 matchups between LeBron, KDBy The Associated PressLeBron James and Kevin Durant have squared off 23 times, with James holding an 18-5 edge. With the basketball world anticipating a LeBron-KD, Cavaliers-Warriors NBA Finals rematch, here's a look at how the All-Stars have fared against...

AP Sports WriterWarriors' Brown blending his style into Kerr's foundationBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) They often hear him arrive at work from upstairs in the Warriors executive offices, the thundering vroom of his Harley Davidson a telltale sign.Mike Brown rolled in on his Bay Area bike - he...

AP Sports WriterBradley scores 29, Celtics power past Wizards, 123-101By KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Playing in the Garden has brought out the Boston Celtics' best basketball this postseason.Wednesday night it was home to one of the best nights of Avery Bradley's career.Bradley scored a playoff career-high 29 points as...