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The OKLAHOMA CITY and the ORLANDO will both be gunning for a victory on 1/2/2021 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. OKLAHOMA CITY vs ORLANDO When: 1/2/2021 7:05 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 549 OKLAHOMA CITY (-110) (-110)   550 ORLANDO TV: 7:05 PM LINE: PREDICTION: ORLANDO , OKLAHOMA CITY Oddsmakers currently have the ORLANDO listed as point favorites versus...

Alvin Gentry had a successful run with Steve Nash and the previous version of the Phoenix Suns, leading them to the 2010 Western Conference finals. Gentry didn't mesh quite as well with the new bunch at Planet Orange and it cost him his job. Unable to get a revamped roster headed...

Smashing debut: Giannis, Bucks cruise in new arena's openerBy The Associated PressGiannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks put on a smashing opening-night performance at their new arena.Antetokounmpo had 19 points, 13 rebounds and five assists, and the Bucks routed the Chicago Bulls 116-82 on Wednesday night in the first...

AP Basketball WriterWarriors' investor banned from NBA Finals for Lowry shoveBy TIM REYNOLDSOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Golden State Warriors' investor who shoved Toronto guard Kyle Lowry during Game 3 of the NBA Finals won't attend any more games in the series.The Warriors said Thursday that they and investor...

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Atlanta Hawks will both be gunning for a victory on 3/18/2017 at 6:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Portland Trail Blazers vs Atlanta Hawks When: 6:00 PM  ET, Saturday, March 18, 2017 Where: Philips Arena, Atlanta, Georgia ROT TEAM PS OU ML 503 Portland Trail Blazers -3 (-110) 214 (-110) 135 -155 504 Atlanta Hawks TV: 6 p.m....

Clock running down: Raptors almost out of time against CavsCLEVELAND (AP) After three games, the Toronto Raptors have yet to find the answer.They came close against the Cavaliers in Games 1 and 3 of this Eastern Conference semifinal. If they don't figure things out in Game 4 on...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Cavs to work out free-agent guard Kirk HinrichBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Kirk Hinrich can run an offense, play gritty defense and has plenty of postseason experience.Everything the Cavaliers are looking for.Hinrich, a 15-year NBA veteran who played with Chicago and Atlanta last season, will...

Darryl Dawkins was once summoned in the Philadelphia 76ers' locker room to come meet a celebrity who wanted to meet the man known for dunking with backboard-breaking force.The guest was Grammy Award winner Stevie Wonder. The entertainer is blind, yet even he could tell there was something very unique...

Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol has a tear in the plantar fascia of his right foot, an MRI revealed Wednesday. The Lakers did not say how long Gasol will be out, but a league source told ESPNLosAngeles.com that an accurate time frame for his return is difficult to assess...

AP Sports WriterWarriors coach Steve Kerr not yet ready to return to benchBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Steve Kerr is involved in just about everything but the actual game-day coaching for the Golden State Warriors - film session, coaches meetings, game-planning and practice.He's just not yet ready from...

AP Basketball WriterIt's done: The NBA comes back on Dec. 22, a 72-game seasonBy TIM REYNOLDSIt's official: The NBA is coming back Dec. 22.The NBA's board of governors unanimously approved Tuesday the financial terms and other parameters that were negotiated between the league and its players. Those talks were...

Nets' Irving sidelined again because of right shoulderNEW YORK (AP) Kyrie Irving won't play in the Brooklyn Nets' first game after the All-Star break because of more trouble with his right shoulder that sidelined him earlier this season.Nets coach Kenny Atkinson told reporters Tuesday that Irving would see...