Basketball

Injured Embiid 'doubtful' for Game 1, says 76ers coach

CAMDEN. N.J. (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers says NBA MVP finalist Joel Embiid is doubtful for Game 1 of the playoff series against the Boston Celtics with a sprained right knee.

Apr 29, 2023 11:45 AM Read more >

Canadian men in group with France, Latvia, Lebanon at 2023 FIBA World Cup this summer

MANILA, Philippines — The Canadian men's basketball team will play France, Latvia and Lebanon in Group H at the 2023 FIBA World Cup this summer.

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USA will open Basketball World Cup against New Zealand

The United States will open Basketball World Cup play against New Zealand this summer, with Greece and Jordan also awaiting the Americans in the group stage. And the earliest the U.S. can see France in an Olympic final rematch is the semifinals.

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Lakers obliterate Grizzlies 125-85, advance to 2nd round

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James made sure the Lakers had the appropriate urgency for a closeout playoff game. Their raucous fans constantly urged them to end an infuriating decade without a postseason celebration on the Lakers' home court.

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Brunson and the Knicks host Miami to begin second round

Miami Heat (44-38, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (47-35, fifth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Knicks -4; over/under is 207.

Apr 29, 2023 12:03 AM Read more >

Sacramento, Golden State set for game 7 matchup

Golden State Warriors (44-38, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (48-34, third in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Sunday, 3:30 p.m.

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Kings force Warriors to Game 7, Lakers eliminate Grizzlies

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Malik Monk scored 28 points, De’Aaron Fox added 26 points and 11 assists, and the Sacramento Kings staved off elimination in their first-round playoff series by beating Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors 118-99 on Friday

Apr 28, 2023 11:22 PM Read more >

Jack Nicholson returns to courtside for Lakers' playoff game

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jack is back. Los Angeles Lakers superfan Jack Nicholson was watching at courtside for the first time in nearly two years Friday night when his team hosted the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series.

Apr 28, 2023 10:29 PM Read more >

Monk, Fox lead Kings past Warriors 118-99 to force Game 7

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Sacramento Kings challenged themselves to play with the very identity that got them this far in the first place: Push the ball in transition, make all the hustle plays, defend with fury.

Apr 28, 2023 9:49 PM Read more >

NBA conference semifinal preview capsules

Preview capsules for the NBA's conference semifinals: EASTERN CONFERENCE No. 2 BOSTON CELTICS (57-25, 4-2) vs. No. 3 PHILADELPHIA 76ERS (54-28, 4-0) Season series: Celtics, 3-1.

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