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The PHOENIX and the MEMPHIS will both be gunning for a victory on 1/18/2021 at 5:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PHOENIX vs MEMPHIS When: 1/18/2021 5:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 559 PHOENIX 3 (-110) 224 (-110) -155 135 560 MEMPHIS TV: 5:00 PM LINE: 3 PREDICTION: MEMPHIS , PHOENIX Oddsmakers currently have the MEMPHIS listed as 3 point favorites versus the PHOENIX,...

AP Sports WriterBlazers-Pistons, other events postponed because of stormBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) The Portland Trail Blazers' game against the Detroit Pistons was among several sporting events postponed because of a winter storm that blew into Oregon on Saturday.Other games that were called off because of snow...

DETROIT (91)Singler 2-9 0-0 6, Smith 4-11 0-2 8, Drummond 8-16 2-6 18, Jennings 2-6 1-1 6, Caldwell-Pope 1-5 0-2 2, Monroe 6-11 3-4 15, Meeks 5-10 7-7 20, Butler 3-4 0-0 7, Augustin 0-1 0-0 0, Jerebko 3-6 0-0 7, Dinwiddie 1-4 0-0 2. Totals...

AP Basketball WriterNBA teams approve stiffer penalties for tamperingBy TIM REYNOLDSThe NBA's board of governors was unanimous Friday in its approval of a plan to stiffen potential penalties for tampering with players and employees under contract with other clubs, hoping for increased compliance in existing league rules.Fines of up...

Team Giannis rebounds, beats Team LeBron in 2nd quarter,CHICAGO (AP) The Latest on Sunday night's NBA All-Star Game (all times local):8:50 p.m.Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 14 points and Team Giannis took the second quarter 51-30 after dropping the opener even though Kawhi Leonard closed in on the record for...

Knox gives Knicks fans hope with summer league showingLAS VEGAS (AP) Some New York Knicks fans already are reconsidering their feelings about first-round pick Kevin Knox.The No. 9 selection out of Kentucky was booed by some Knicks fans on draft night, but the 18-year-old is already showing great...

Warriors waive forward Marquese ChrissSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Forward Marquese Chriss was waived by the Warriors on Tuesday, providing room for Golden State to sign Damion Lee for the remainder of the season.Lee was in his final days of a two-way contract that allowed him to split time with...

MILWAUKEE (102)Antetokounmpo 8-12 2-3 18, O'Bryant 2-3 0-0 4, Sanders 5-6 0-2 10, Knight 3-10 0-0 8, Mayo 1-6 1-3 3, Dudley 7-12 0-0 16, Pachulia 1-3 3-4 5, Bayless 7-13 0-0 16, Marshall 4-6 1-2 10, Middleton 5-10 1-1 12. Totals 43-81 8-15 102.L.A. CLIPPERS...

Lillard, Kemba, LeBron among noteworthy All-NBA picksNEW YORK (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden were unanimous selections to an All-NBA team that could mean big payoffs for Damian Lillard and Kemba Walker.Both of those guards were voted to one of the three teams announced Thursday, making them eligible...

AP Sports WriterRockets surging as scuffling Warriors come to townBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Rockets are finally healthy and have won a season-high nine straight heading into their final regular-season meeting against the Golden State Warriors.Despite the surge, James Harden & Co. still trail first-place Golden State,...

AP Sports WriterNo playoffs, too few wins: Wiz fire Grunfeld after 16 yearsBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Ernie Grunfeld was fired as president of the Washington Wizards after 16 seasons in charge of the team, and owner Ted Leonsis said he will oversee a ''reboot.''Grunfeld's dismissal was announced with...

Associated PressMavericks allegations could dog potential Cuban campaignBy JIM VERTUNOAUSTIN, Texas (AP) Mark Cuban, the billionaire owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks and driving force behind TV's ''Shark Tank,'' has for months teased the notion of running for president in 2020 in a campaign that could mirror President...