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AP Sports WriterWall hurt ankle in Game 4; looking forward to seeing DrakeBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Washington Wizards point guard John Wall says he's fine after tweaking his right ankle late in a Game 4 victory over the No. 1 seed Raptors and is looking forward to seeing...

AP Sports WriterHigh stakes for Warriors, Cavaliers in Game 7 of NBA FinalsBy JOSH DUBOWOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry knows that the record-setting 73 wins, awards and memorable moments that highlighted Golden State's special season will only be footnotes if the Warriors can't quickly find their missing game.The...

The WASHINGTON and the MINNESOTA will both be gunning for a victory on 1/1/2021 at 8:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. WASHINGTON vs MINNESOTA When: 1/1/2021 8:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 533 WASHINGTON -1 (-110) (-110)   534 MINNESOTA TV: 8:00 PM LINE: PREDICTION: MINNESOTA , WASHINGTON Oddsmakers currently have the MINNESOTA listed as point favorites versus the WASHINGTON, while the...

AP Sports WriterWicked good: LeBron undaunted by Boston, Celtics' mystiqueBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) There haven't been any championship banners hoisted into Boston's hallowed rafters since 2008.LeBron James won't let go of the rope.Cleveland's star has bounced the Celtics from the playoffs four times in the past seven...

Mavericks re-sign restricted free agent Dorian Finney-SmithDALLAS (AP) The Mavericks have re-signed restricted free agent Dorian Finney-Smith to a $12 million, three-year contract, bringing back the undrafted forward for a fourth season in Dallas.Finney-Smith has been on the back end of coach Rick Carlisle's rotation while averaging 5.9...

Associated PressAttorney general joins inquiry into fatal police shootingBy SOPHIA BOLLAG and DON THOMPSONSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) The California attorney general's office on Tuesday joined an investigation into the fatal police shooting of an unarmed black man in Sacramento, a move the police chief said he hopes will bring...

AP Sports WriterCavs' Love raises mental health awareness with 'locker' talkBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Kevin Love can't remember being this freshly shaven, gliding his fingers over his smooth cheeks and chin while glancing at a large mirror.The reflection doesn't pain him anymore.From the outside, the Cleveland Cavaliers' All-Star...

NBA fines Smart $15,000 for comments about foul on GiannisNEW YORK (AP) Marcus Smart was fined $15,000 by the NBA on Saturday for criticizing referees after the Boston Celtics guard claimed the officials changed a call Friday night to keep Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo from fouling out.Antetokounmpo appeared...

Pelicans' Holiday out vs. Jazz, Hart gets startNEW ORLEANS (AP) Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry says Jrue Holiday has been scratched from the lineup for Monday night's game against Utah because of an elbow bruise.The team said Josh Hart is starting in Holiday's place at shooting guard.Holiday is New...

Nowitzki's 20th season with Mavs ends early after surgeryDALLAS (AP) Dirk Nowitzki's 20th season is over a few games early after the Dallas Mavericks star had surgery on his left ankle.Now the question is whether the 7-foot German will play as a 40-year-old after saying he intends to...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) For so many years, the San Antonio Spurs have been defined by their consistency, an unprecedented level of stability that has brought five championships and established the organization as a model franchise in professional sports. The colors don't change. The coach doesn't change. The core never changed. After 20...

The MINNESOTA and the CLEVELAND will both be gunning for a victory on 11/26/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES vs CLEVELAND CAVALIERS When: 7:00 PM  ET, Monday, November 26, 2018 Where: Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, Ohio ROT TEAM PS OU ML 701 MINNESOTA 6 (-110) 215 (-110) -250 200 702 CLEVELAND TV: 7:05 PM LINE: 6 PREDICTION: CLEVELAND , MINNESOTA Oddsmakers currently have the CLEVELAND...