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The Cleveland Cavaliers experienced a sharp turnaround while tying the series and look to take a 2-1 edge when they visit the Chicago Bulls in Friday’s Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Cleveland At Chicago When: 8:00 PM ET, Friday, May 8, 2015 Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois TV: 8 p.m....

CHICAGO -- Bulls point guard Derrick Rose participated in Monday's practice and coach Tom Thibodeau is hopeful his star point guard will be able to play Tuesday night against the Orlando Magic after missing Saturday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves because of two sprained ankles. "We'll see ," Thibodeau said....

Associated PressMagic losing ground if efforts to end postseason droughtBy TERRANCE HARRISORLANDO, Fla. (AP) The Orlando Magic's lofty preseason goals have morphed into disappointment and possibly more postseason futility.After years of coaching changes and constant re-imagining of the team, this was supposed to be Magic's breakthrough year into...

AP Sports WriterThunder F Kanter fractures forearm punching a chairBy CLIFF BRUNTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Oklahoma City forward Enes Kanter is out indefinitely after fracturing his right forearm punching a chair Thursday night during the Thunder's victory over the Dallas Mavericks.Thunder coach Billy Donovan said X-rays showed the break....

NEW YORK (AP) - Twin brothers Brook and Robin Lopez will co-host three specials featuring funny moments involving NBA players on and off the court.''NBA Slam Funk!'' will run Monday, June 1 through Wednesday, June 3 on Disney XD. The 15-minute specials will include NBA bloopers, fan and mascot...

LOS ANGELES (AP) Chris Paul has been ruled out for the Los Angeles Clippers' game against Houston due to a sore right groin.The All-Star guard got hurt in the fourth quarter of Wednesday's 112-108 loss at Golden State. Coach Doc Rivers says he expects Paul to be out...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Kobe Bryant won over the fans. He just couldn't beat the previously winless Philadelphia 76ers.With the spotlight on Bryant during the final game of his career in his hometown, the Sixers stole the show and defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 103-91 on Tuesday night for their...

There's been former MVP's winning games with dramatic buzzer-beating jumpers. There's been injuries to stars. There's been a coach getting questioned by his own team.And now this Chicago-Cleveland series is going to get really intense.Game 5's have arrived in the second round of the NBA playoffs, with the Bulls...

GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) - Had Phil Jackson been discussing his six championships with Chicago, nobody would argue.If he meant the five more he won coaching the Lakers, he'd have been correct.But when he said Tuesday he did a ''great job,'' he was referring to last season, his first as...

AP Sports WriterCavaliers re-sign veteran forward Richard JeffersonBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Richard Jefferson's planned retirement didn't last long.The valuable veteran forward, who played a critical role in Cleveland winning an NBA championship this season, re-signed with the Cavaliers on Thursday.Shortly after the Cavs rallied from a 3-1 deficit...

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) The Bismack Biyombo era in Orlando will be delayed one game. The Magic's prized free agent signee this summer is suspended by the NBA for the Wednesday night's season opener against Miami because the center exceeded the flagrant foul limit during last season's playoffs when he was...

AP Sports WriterPistons finalize new 5-year deal with DrummondBy NOAH TRISTERAUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Pistons have finalized their $130 million, five-year contract with NBA rebounding leader Andre Drummond.The Pistons scheduled a news conference with Drummond on Friday and sent a release shortly before it was...