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The MEMPHIS and the SAN ANTONIO will both be gunning for a victory on 1/30/2021 at 8:30 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MEMPHIS vs SAN ANTONIO When: 1/30/2021 8:30 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 515 MEMPHIS -3.5 (-110) 221 (-110) 145 -165 516 SAN ANTONIO TV: 8:30 PM LINE: -3.5 PREDICTION: SAN ANTONIO , MEMPHIS Oddsmakers currently have the SAN ANTONIO listed as -3.5...

AP Sports WriterCavs' Love, Thompson avoid suspension for Game 1 altercationBy JOSH DUBOWOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) J.R. Smith's blunder, a disputed replay overturn and a key missed free throw dealt the Cleveland Cavaliers an emotionally crushing loss in an opener of the NBA Finals that was ripe to be...

AP Basketball WriterLeBron James among 44 US Olympic basketball team finalistsBy TIM REYNOLDSLeBron James is considering a return to the Olympics.James - a two-time gold medalist and three-time Olympian - is among 44 players announced by USA Basketball on Monday as finalists for the team that will play in...

Suns' Devin Booker expected to miss 2-3 with groin injuryPHOENIX (AP) Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker is expected to be sidelined two to three weeks because of a groin injury.The Suns said Wednesday that Booker strained his left adductor late in a 126-113 loss in Toronto on Tuesday...

Garnett sues accountant over $77M lost to wealth managerMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Kevin Garnett is suing an accountant and his firm, alleging they helped a wealth manager steal $77 million from the retired Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics star.The federal malpractice lawsuit alleges Kentucky-based accountant Michael Wertheim and Welenken CPAs...

Cavs' Lue stays in locker room after half because of illnessCHICAGO (AP) Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue remained in the locker room to start the second half of their game against the Chicago Bulls because of an illness.Lue was on the sideline as the Cavaliers used a strong...

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Chris Boucher, Kyle Lowry and Fred Van Fleet converted eight straight free throws in the final two minutes Saturday night, helping Toronto beat the Charlotte Hornets, 116-113 for the Raptors first two-game win streak of the season. Norman Powell led the Raptors with 24 points, and Boucher...

AP Sports WriterEven with healthy Embiid, 76ers face another lousy seasonBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Brett Brown sticks a depth chart on a sizable TV before every game that's patterned more like a traffic light than a simple in/out list scrawled on most NBA team chalkboards.Red. Can't go.Yellow. Can...

AP Sports WriterThunder opens road trip with 108-96 win in PortlandBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore (AP) Dennis Schroder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander each scored 21 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder opened a four-game trip with a 108-96 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night.The Thunder, who...

AP Sports WriterGiant LeBron James banner getting championship upgradeBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The colossal LeBron James banner soaring over downtown is getting a small - but significant - upgrade.The iconic, 10-stories-tall mural is being removed this week and replaced with a new one that includes a gold patch...

AP Sports WriterBackcourt blues: Cavs guards Smith, Hill horrible in Game 2By TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) J.R. Smith reached out, placed his hands on Al Horford's back and shoved Boston's big man out of bounds.It was the only time Smith was on target.Smith's shoddy performance in Game 2 -...

The Latest: Chicago police respond to Wade's gun law remarksCHICAGO (AP) The Latest on Bulls star Dwyane Wade's call for Chicago to toughen gun laws (all times local):12:30 p.m.The Chicago Police Department has released a statement in response to Dwyane Wade's call for tougher gun laws, saying officers...