Basketball

76ers finish sweep of Nets without Embiid in 96-88 win

NEW YORK (AP) — All Joel Embiid could give the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday was encouragement. The NBA's leading scorer and MVP finalist couldn't play because of a sprained right knee, but still provided a presence for his team.

Apr 22, 2023 4:53 PM Read more >

Durant scores 31, Suns beat Clippers 112-100 for 3-1 lead

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Phoenix' big three of Kevin Durant , Devin Booker and Chris Paul were all in go-mode. As a result, the scrappy and shorthanded Los Angeles Clippers are on the verge of going home for the summer.

Apr 22, 2023 4:17 PM Read more >

Draymond Green won't change post-suspension, returns Game 4

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Draymond Green is certain this is far from his last suspension, and he had some strong words for the NBA trying to make him an example of suspensions based on past behavior.

Apr 22, 2023 3:40 PM Read more >

Nuggets eye sweep, with dominance of T-wolves running deep

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Denver Nuggets are poised for a long run this spring, the league's best shooting team with a clean bill of health that boasts, of course, the two-time reigning NBA MVP.

Apr 22, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Toronto fires Nick Nurse, who led Raptors to 2019 NBA title

TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri didn’t see a lot to like this season as his team struggled to a .500 finish and a disappointing play-in defeat.

Apr 22, 2023 7:22 AM Read more >

Sacramento takes 2-1 lead into game 4 against Golden State

Sacramento Kings (48-34, third in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (44-38, sixth in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Warriors -7.

Apr 21, 2023 11:04 PM Read more >

Nuggets look to secure series win over the Timberwolves

Denver Nuggets (53-29, first in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (42-40, eighth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Sunday, 9:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Timberwolves -3; over/under is 224.

Apr 21, 2023 11:04 PM Read more >

Brunson and the Knicks host Cleveland with 2-1 series lead

Cleveland Cavaliers (51-31, fourth 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 -3; over/under is 206.

Apr 21, 2023 11:04 PM Read more >

Tatum and the Celtics visit Atlanta with 2-1 series lead

Boston Celtics (57-25, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (41-41, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Hawks -5.

Apr 21, 2023 11:04 PM Read more >

Jokic has triple-double, Nuggets beat T-wolves for 3-0 lead

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets delivered the type of disciplined performance that's a prerequisite for lasting a long time in the NBA playoffs . The Minnesota Timberwolves sure aren't there yet.

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