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Cavaliers move closer to playoff spot beating Grizzlies 110-98

Cavaliers move closer to playoff spot beating Grizzlies 110-98

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points, Jarrett Allen had 16 points and 10 rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 110-98 on Wednesday night to move within a victory of wrapping up a playoff spot.
Antetokounmpo has strained calf, sits out against Magic, will also miss final 2 regular-season games

Antetokounmpo has strained calf, sits out against Magic, will also miss final 2 regular-season games

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss the rest of the regular season after an MRI confirmed the two-time MVP has a strained left calf , while his availability for the start of the playoffs remains uncertain.
Portis scores 30 points, Bucks beat Magic 117-99 without injured Antetokounmpo

Portis scores 30 points, Bucks beat Magic 117-99 without injured Antetokounmpo

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bobby Portis had 30 points, nine rebounds and a career-high five steals to help the Milwaukee Bucks withstand Giannis Antetokounmpo's absence and beat the Orlando Magic 117-99 on Wednesday night.
Doncic scores 29, Irving adds 25 and Mavericks roll past Heat 111-92 to claim Southwest Division

Doncic scores 29, Irving adds 25 and Mavericks roll past Heat 111-92 to claim Southwest Division

MIAMI (AP) — Kyrie Irving clinched a $1 million bonus. Luka Doncic nearly got another triple-double. Daniel Gafford's latest can't-miss streak continued. Oh, and the red-hot Dallas Mavericks won again.
'Pravi MVP': In any language, Mavs think Doncic is the NBA's best player

'Pravi MVP': In any language, Mavs think Doncic is the NBA's best player

MIAMI (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks had a message on Wednesday night: “Pravi MVP.” Translated, that means Real MVP.
Hornets spoil Young's return, beating Hawks 115-114 on Bridges' late layup

Hornets spoil Young's return, beating Hawks 115-114 on Bridges' late layup

ATLANTA (AP) — Miles Bridges made a layup with 3.8 seconds left and the Charlotte Hornets beat Atlanta 115-114 on Wednesday night to spoil Hawks star Trae Young's return from a finger injury.
Donovan Mitchell scores 29 points, Cavaliers beat Grizzlies 110-98 to close in on playoff berth

Donovan Mitchell scores 29 points, Cavaliers beat Grizzlies 110-98 to close in on playoff berth

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points, Jarrett Allen had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 110-98 on Wednesday night to move within a victory of wrapping up a playoff spot.
Jrue Holiday agrees to 4-year, $135 million extension with Celtics

Jrue Holiday agrees to 4-year, $135 million extension with Celtics

BOSTON (AP) — Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens called it a no-brainer to pursue Jrue Holiday when the five-time all-defensive selection was traded from Milwaukee to Portland as part of the deal that sent Damian Lillard to the B
NBA players Patty Mills and Jock Landale are in 22-man Australia squad for Paris Olympics

NBA players Patty Mills and Jock Landale are in 22-man Australia squad for Paris Olympics

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Ten players from Australia’s Tokyo 2020 bronze medal-winning side have been named in an extended 22-man squad for the Paris Olympics, including Patty Mills, Joe Ingles, Josh Green, Dante Exuma and Jock Landale.
Hawks All-Star Trae Young starts against Hornets after missing 23 games with finger injury

Hawks All-Star Trae Young starts against Hornets after missing 23 games with finger injury

ATLANTA (AP) — All-Star point guard Trae Young returned as a starter for the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night against the Charlotte Hornets after missing 23 games with a torn ligament in his left pinkie.
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