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AP Sports WriterWizards' Oubre suspended for Game 4 for knocking over OlynykBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. was suspended for Game 4 against the Boston Celtics after charging and knocking over Kelly Olynyk in Game 3.The NBA on Saturday announced Oubre's suspension without pay for...

AP Sports WriterWizards' Oubre suspended for Game 4 for knocking over OlynykBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. was suspended for Game 4 against the Boston Celtics after charging and knocking over Kelly Olynyk in Game 3.The NBA on Saturday announced Oubre's suspension without pay for...

Kyle Lowry says he's 'doubtful' for SundayTORONTO (AP) All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry says he's doubtful to play for Toronto on Sunday in Game 4 of the Raptors' Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Cleveland Cavaliers.Lowry has a sprained left ankle. He attempted to warm up before Game...

Wizards' Oubre suspended for Game 4 for knocking over OlynykWASHINGTON (AP) Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. has been suspended for Game 4 for charging and knocking over Boston Celtics big man Kelly Olynyk.The NBA on Saturday announced the suspension without pay for ''charging and making forceful and unwarranted...

AP Basketball WriterFor LeBron, another Cavs' sweep is within reachBy TIM REYNOLDSLeBron James doesn't prolong the inevitable.The last seven times that James' teams have had a 3-0 lead in a playoff series, the matchup has ended in the most humane fashion - a sweep. He gets a chance at...

AP Basketball WriterFor LeBron, another Cavs' sweep is within reachBy TIM REYNOLDSLeBron James doesn't prolong the inevitable.The last seven times that James' teams have had a 3-0 lead in a playoff series, the matchup has ended in the most humane fashion - a sweep. He gets a chance at...

AP Sports WriterAldridge steps up to help Spurs down Rockets 103-92By KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) LaMarcus Aldridge had been criticized through two games of the Western Conference semifinals for not doing enough for the San Antonio Spurs.On Friday night, with the Spurs now without Tony Parker, he shook off...

LaVar Ball's company unveils son Lonzo Ball's $495 shoesLOS ANGELES (AP) The company run by the outspoken father of top NBA prospect Lonzo Ball has unveiled a signature shoe for the former UCLA star with an eye-popping price tag of $495 a pair.LaVar Ball's Big Baller Brand unveiled...

LaVar Ball's company unveils son Lonzo Ball's $495 shoesLOS ANGELES (AP) The company run by the outspoken father of top NBA prospect Lonzo Ball has unveiled a signature shoe for the former UCLA star with an eye-popping price tag of $495 a pair.LaVar Ball's Big Baller Brand unveiled...

AP Sports WriterTransition-oriented Wizards getting physical in postseasonBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) One game into the playoffs, Paul Millsap said his Atlanta Hawks were playing basketball while the Washington Wizards were ''playing MMA.''One game into the second round, Isaiah Thomas had his tooth knocked out by an elbow from...

That's the Tooth: Celtics guard Thomas has more dental workBOSTON (AP) Isaiah Thomas' mouth is bearing the brunt of the physical playoff series between the Celtics and Wizards.TV viewers watched as one of Thomas' front teeth flew out of his mouth in a collision with Washington's Otto Porter...

AP Sports WriterTransition-oriented Wizards getting physical in postseasonBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) One game into the playoffs, Paul Millsap said his Atlanta Hawks were playing basketball while the Washington Wizards were ''playing MMA.''One game into the second round, Isaiah Thomas had his tooth knocked out by an elbow from...