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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Russell Westbrook had his seventh consecutive triple-double Friday night in the Oklahoma City Thunder's game against the Houston Rockets, the longest streak since Michael Jordan had seven straight in 1989. Westbrook got his 10th rebound with 7:46 left in the fourth quarter. He already had 16 points...

The UTAH and the PHILADELPHIA will both be gunning for a victory on 11/16/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. UTAH JAZZ vs PHILADELPHIA 76ERS When: 7:00 PM  ET, Friday, November 16, 2018 Where: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ROT TEAM PS OU ML 705 UTAH -3 (-110) 216.5 (-110) 135 -155 706 PHILADELPHIA TV: 7:05 PM LINE: -3 PREDICTION: PHILADELPHIA , UTAH Oddsmakers currently have the PHILADELPHIA...

AP Sports WriterCavs reward Bickerstaff with contract after strong startBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) J.B. Bickerstaff's impressive start with the Cavaliers has been rewarded.Bickerstaff, who has Cleveland playing its best basketball this season since taking over when John Beilein suddenly resigned last month, agreed to a multi-year contract with...

NEW YORK (AP) A lawyer for a couple who claim Sacramento Kings players Matt Barnes and DeMarcus Cousins assaulted them at a nightclub said Thursday they'll rely on videotapes, medical reports and the testimony of witnesses to prove they were attacked. The lawyer, Michael S. Lamonsoff, spoke at a news...

AP Basketball WriterTrump talks with US pro sports leaders to discuss virusBy TIM REYNOLDSPresident Donald Trump talked to many U.S. pro sports leaders about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, saying he was looking forward to the resumption of competitions “as soon as we can.”“I want fans back in...

AP Sports WriterWarriors' Stephen Curry sitting out Game 1 against PelicansBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry is sitting out Game 1 of the Golden State Warriors' Western Conference semifinal matchup against New Orleans as he continues to recover fully from a sprained left knee.Coach Steve Kerr made...

Mavs complete trade to acquire Cauley-Stein from WarriorsDALLAS (AP) The Dallas Mavericks completed a trade Saturday to acquire 7-foot center Willie Cauley-Stein from Golden State for a second-round draft pick this year.The Mavericks needed help on their front line after starting center Dwight Powell tore his right Achilles...

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - The Houston Rockets couldn't have scripted it any better.James Harden had the ball in his hands in transition with the chance to win the game and tie the Western Conference finals at a game apiece.Harden's chance at a potential game-winning shot was squandered when Golden...

AP Sports WriterCavs' Korver leaves team following brother's deathBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers forward Kyle Korver has been excused from the team to be with family following the death of a younger brother.The team issued a statement late Tuesday night saying Korver's brother, Kirk, died earlier in the...

AP Sports WriterDurant joins ownership group for soccer's Philadelphia UnionBy ANNE M. PETERSONBrooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant has joined the ownership group of Major League Soccer's Philadelphia Union.Durant, a 10-time NBA All-Star, has a 5% ownership stake, with an option for 5% more in the near future, the Union...

AP Sports WriterCavaliers practicing patience during long postseason layoffBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) Kyrie Irving misses the sounds, the sights, the stress of the NBA playoffs.The All-Star point guard isn't the only one.''We're itching to play,'' Irving said.The Cavaliers are still waiting.With Washington and Boston headed to a...

The Latest: Bucks G Pat Connaughton headed to Florida bubbleBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---Milwaukee Bucks reserve guard Pat Connaughton flew to Florida on Saturday after a positive coronavirus test had kept him from joining his teammates at...