Basketball

MIAMI (AP) — Game 3 against Cleveland was the worst loss in Miami Heat playoff history. Game 4 against Cleveland was worse. Much worse. Historic levels of worse, really.

MIAMI (AP) — Darius Garland will get plenty of time off now.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Boston Celtics, New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers are on the verge of a second round that appears to be taking shape quickly in the Eastern Conference.

MIAMI (AP) — Cleveland moved into Round 2 with the most lopsided series win in NBA playoff history.

DENVER (AP) — The vibe surrounding the Denver Nuggets' practice Monday was equal parts celebration and caution.

MIAMI (AP) — Cleveland took a 39-point halftime lead over Miami on Monday night in Game 4 of the teams' Eastern Conference first-round series, the third-largest lead after two quarters in NBA playoff history. The score at the break: Cavs 72, Heat 33.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard has a torn left Achilles tendon, confirming the Milwaukee Bucks’ worst fears after the seven-time all-NBA guard was helped off the court Sunday night.

Referees missed the Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic getting fouled with 33 seconds left in Game 4 of their playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the NBA said Monday.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Julius Randle dropped in another timely basket in the second half and turned toward the sideline as he shuffled back on defense, beating his chest with both fists to further boost the decibel level at Target Center that was roaring

MIAMI (AP) — Former NBA player Stan Love, the brother of Beach Boys singer Mike Love and the father of Miami Heat player Kevin Love, has died. He was 76. Kevin Love announced his father's death in an Instagram post Sunday night.