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Edwards and the Timberwolves visit Phoenix with 2-0 series lead

Minnesota Timberwolves (56-26, third in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Suns -4; over/under is 206.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 points lead Thunder past Pelicans 124-92 as OKC takes a 2-0 lead

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 points lead Thunder past Pelicans 124-92 as OKC takes a 2-0 lead

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Just a few days ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder looked like a young team struggling through their first playoff game together. On Wednesday night, they looked like grizzled playoff veterans.
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Herro scores 24 and the Heat beat Boston 111-101 to even the series 1-1

Herro scores 24 and the Heat beat Boston 111-101 to even the series 1-1

BOSTON (AP) — Tyler Herro had 24 points and 14 assists, hitting six of Miami’s franchise playoff-record 23 3-pointers, to lead the Heat to a 111-101 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night and tie their first-round playoff series at one ga
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Herro scores 24, Heat hit franchise playoff-record 23 3s to beat Boston and even series 1-1

Herro scores 24, Heat hit franchise playoff-record 23 3s to beat Boston and even series 1-1

BOSTON (AP) — The Miami Heat beat Boston with an unprecedented barrage of 3-pointers on Wednesday night to erase the home-court advantage the Celtics worked all season to establish.
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Celtics were beaten at their own game at 3-point line in Game 2 loss to Heat

BOSTON (AP) — After outscoring the Heat by 42 points from the 3-point line in a 20-point playoff series-opening win, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla knew Miami would adjust for Game 2.
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Heat set franchise playoff record with 23 3-pointers in Game 2 against Celtics

Heat set franchise playoff record with 23 3-pointers in Game 2 against Celtics

BOSTON (AP) — The Miami Heat set a franchise record for 3-pointers in a playoff game Wednesday night, connecting for 23 in their 111-101 Game 2 playoff victory over the Boston Celtics. Jaime Jaquez Jr.
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Minnesota's Naz Reid wins NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award, edging Malik Monk in close vote

Minnesota's Naz Reid wins NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award, edging Malik Monk in close vote

NEW YORK (AP) — Naz Reid was having a productive season as a reserve when the Minnesota Timberwolves needed him in the starting lineup while playing without All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns.
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76ers, Magic, Lakers head home for Game 3 trailing 2-0 in NBA playoff series

76ers, Magic, Lakers head home for Game 3 trailing 2-0 in NBA playoff series

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid and the 76ers had just dropped two straight playoff games in New York that left them feeling like — well, like their playoff series against the Knicks was far from over. “We’re going to win this series," Embiid said.
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Nets coach Jordi Fernandez eyes early success and a rare lasting stay in Brooklyn

Nets coach Jordi Fernandez eyes early success and a rare lasting stay in Brooklyn

NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden weren't the only ones who didn't stick around long in Brooklyn.
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Rusty Kawhi Leonard returns to the Clippers' lineup in 96-93 loss to Luka Doncic and the Mavericks

Rusty Kawhi Leonard returns to the Clippers' lineup in 96-93 loss to Luka Doncic and the Mavericks

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A rusty Kawhi Leonard had 15 points and seven rebounds in his return for the Los Angeles Clippers, but he couldn't prevent their 96-93 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in their Western Conference first-round playoff series.
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