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TORONTO (110)J.Johnson 3-7 0-0 7, A.Johnson 4-7 0-1 8, Valanciunas 8-13 6-8 22, Lowry 9-17 4-5 25, Ross 5-15 0-0 11, Patterson 4-5 0-0 10, Williams 2-9 3-3 9, Hansbrough 1-1 0-0 2, Vasquez 5-12 2-2 16. Totals 41-86 15-19 110.L.A. CLIPPERS (98)Barnes 2-4 0-0 6, Griffin...

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - The Cleveland Cavaliers finished off Chicago and swept past Atlanta, even when Kyrie Irving wasn't available.Now they have to find their way past the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals without him.Irving has a fractured left kneecap and will have surgery that could sideline...

Associated PressAP source: Thunder, Westbrook agree on 3-year dealBy MURRAY EVANSOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) A month after Kevin Durant bolted for Golden State, star guard Russell Westbrook signed a contract extension to stay in Oklahoma City.The team confirmed Thursday that Westbrook signed the extension. A person with direct knowledge...

DALLAS (AP) James Harden scored 25 points after another rough shooting start against Dallas as the Houston Rockets beat the Mavericks 100-96 Friday.Harden, who missed his first 11 shots in a home loss to Dallas last month, was 3 of 12 in the first half before making seven...

NEW YORK (AP) Nets rookie Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is expected to miss at least two months after surgery to repair a fractured right ankle.The Nets said the procedure Wednesday in New York was performed by team physician Dr. Martin O'Malley, their foot and ankle specialist. O'Malley says two screws...

AP Sports WriterJames will come to play, without pressure of Cleveland titleBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Right near the start Saturday, LeBron James faced a question about whether his legacy might be riding on Game 7 of these NBA Finals.''No,'' he said, straight-faced.He got asked, more than once,...

Jared Dudley has decided to return to the Milwaukee Bucks for the final year of his contract.A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that the veteran forward exercised his player option for $4.25 million on Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because...

AP Basketball WriterWade apologizes for anthem flap in Miami-Toronto seriesBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Dwyane Wade was the first Miami Heat player to line up for the playing of ''O Canada'' on Monday night.Lesson learned.The Heat guard apologized Monday to anyone who was offended by his actions before Saturday's...

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) - Stanley Johnson had already brought attention to himself when - after being selected by the Detroit Pistons with the eighth pick Thursday - he declared himself to be the best player in the draft.Then there was his introductory news conference at the Palace on...

The Golden State Warriors and the New Orleans Pelicans will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Smoothie King Center. Golden State At New Orleans When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, April 25, 2015 Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN, CSN Bay...

AP Basketball WriterCharles Barkley has something to say about race in AmericaBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Charles Barkley calls it friendly fire.When he talks about racial issues, it isn't only whites he risks angering. Some of the biggest complaints come from fellow blacks, who figure he's too rich,...

DETROIT (103)Singler 2-7 1-2 7, Monroe 4-18 2-4 10, Drummond 8-12 0-2 16, Jennings 10-18 0-0 25, Caldwell-Pope 5-9 0-0 13, Jerebko 4-8 0-0 10, Meeks 5-8 1-1 14, Augustin 0-4 0-0 0, Butler 3-7 0-0 8, Anthony 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 41-91 4-9 103.CLEVELAND (80)James...