Basketball

Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder roll to 3-0 series lead with 106-85 win over the Pelicans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams was on his hands and knees after taking a hard shot to the eye on the opening possession of a pivotal playoff game.

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Jimmy Butler says he's 'working,' but there's no timetable for his return to the Heat

MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler says he wants to play in the NBA playoffs, though there's no timetable for his return from a sprained MCL.

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Franz Wagner scores 34, leads Magic to second straight rout of Cavaliers to tie series at 2-2

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — By the time Franz Wagner finished outscoring Cleveland by himself in the third quarter, what had been a competitive game turned into another rout in this series between the Orlando Magic and Cavaliers.

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Bucks' Lillard has MRI, team awaiting results before deciding if he plays in Game 4 vs. Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Damian Lillard underwent an MRI to determine the severity of his Achilles tendon injury, and the Milwaukee Bucks could be without the star guard for Game 4 of their playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, coach Doc Rivers said

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Health issues nag Sixers, Clippers and Bucks as they try to erase 2-1 deficits in the NBA playoffs

Health issues hang over the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers and Milwaukee Bucks, with all three teams trailing 2-1 in their first-round playoff series going into their respective Game 4s on Sunday.

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Caitlin Clark revs up Pacers fans with pregame playoff appearance in IndyCar replica

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark crashed the NBA's playoff party Friday night — and drew a standing ovation from her new home fans. Twice. She's hoping to do it all over again in September in the same place. The WNBA's No.

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Anthony Edwards scores 36 points, Timberwolves beat Suns 126-109 for 3-0 series lead

PHOENIX (AP) — Anthony Edwards hit a jumper late in the fourth quarter and snarled as he ran down the court, pounding his chest with his fist for emphasis as Minnesota pulled away for another dominant playoff win.

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Knicks take 2-1 lead into game 4 against the 76ers

New York Knicks (50-32, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (47-35, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE 76ers -4.

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Dallas takes 2-1 lead into game 4 against Los Angeles

Los Angeles Clippers (51-31, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (50-32, fifth in the Western Conference) Dallas; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Mavericks -6; over/under is 209.

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Indiana hosts Milwaukee with 2-1 series lead

Milwaukee Bucks (49-33, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (47-35, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Pacers -7.5; over/under is 220.

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