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Luka Doncic scores 35 points, leads Mavericks to 123-93 victory and 3-2 series lead over Clippers

Luka Doncic scores 35 points, leads Mavericks to 123-93 victory and 3-2 series lead over Clippers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic is playing on a sprained right knee that would probably sideline him in the regular season.
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Celtics beat short-handed Heat 118-84, advance to East semifinals

Celtics beat short-handed Heat 118-84, advance to East semifinals

BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown and Derrick White each scored 25 points and the Boston Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals, beating the short-handed Miami Heat 118-84 in Game 5 on Wednesday night.
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Celtics advance to East semifinals, beating short-handed Heat 118-84 in Game 5

Celtics advance to East semifinals, beating short-handed Heat 118-84 in Game 5

BOSTON (AP) — If this playoff run is about redemption for the Boston Celtics, it had to start with exacting some revenge against the Miami Heat. A year ago, Miami embarrassed Boston in a Game 7 showdown at TD Garden.
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Suns owner Mat Ishbia says franchise is doing 'excellent.' He's quiet on coach Frank Vogel's future

Suns owner Mat Ishbia says franchise is doing 'excellent.' He's quiet on coach Frank Vogel's future

PHOENIX (AP) — Mat Ishbia knows the offseason chatter around the Phoenix Suns is it's a team with a top-heavy roster, salary cap issues and precious little room to maneuver after a disappointing season . The second-year owner doesn't believe it.
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The Pacers and Knicks are hoping to make most of their second chances with closeout wins

The Pacers and Knicks are hoping to make most of their second chances with closeout wins

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks understand the stakes.
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T-wolves plan for Finch to be with them for Game 1 versus Nuggets. Still hope for sideline presence

T-wolves plan for Finch to be with them for Game 1 versus Nuggets. Still hope for sideline presence

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves are planning for coach Chris Finch to be with them in Denver to begin their Western Conference semifinal series following his knee surgery — and considering seating configurations that would allow him to
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James, Ham face uncertain futures with Lakers after being eliminated from playoffs by Nuggets again

James, Ham face uncertain futures with Lakers after being eliminated from playoffs by Nuggets again

DENVER (AP) — The futures of LeBron James and Darvin Ham with the Los Angeles Lakers are murky after their first-round playoff exit. One might choose to leave and the other might not have a choice.
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The Timberwolves' Mike Conley wins the NBA Teammate of the Year award for a 2nd time

The Timberwolves' Mike Conley wins the NBA Teammate of the Year award for a 2nd time

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley received the NBA Teammate of the Year award for a second time on Wednesday. The finalists were selected by a panel of league executives, and current NBA players voted on the winner.
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Middleton, Portis each score 29 as Bucks stay alive with 115-92 victory over Pacers in Game 5

Middleton, Portis each score 29 as Bucks stay alive with 115-92 victory over Pacers in Game 5

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bobby Portis apologized to his teammates for his ejection from a Game 4 loss that put the Milwaukee Bucks on the brink of playoff elimination. Then he made amends by helping the Bucks keep their season alive.
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Indiana looks to close out series in game 6

Milwaukee Bucks (49-33, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (47-35, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Thursday, 6:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Pacers -8.5; over/under is 215.
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