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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.
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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.
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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.
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'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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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Adam Silver says gambling probe of Toronto's Jontay Porter could lead to banishment from league

Adam Silver says gambling probe of Toronto's Jontay Porter could lead to banishment from league

NEW YORK (AP) — Toronto's Jontay Porter could face expulsion from the league if the gambling-related accusations against him are found to be true, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday.
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