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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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Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving lead Mavs over Clippers 96-93 to tie series as Kawhi Leonard returns

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving lead Mavs over Clippers 96-93 to tie series as Kawhi Leonard returns

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Led by Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, the Dallas Mavericks bounced back to take away home-court advantage from the Los Angeles Clippers and newly returned and rusty Kawhi Leonard .
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Allen and the Cavaliers visit Orlando with 2-0 series lead

Cleveland Cavaliers (48-34, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (47-35, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Magic -1.5; over/under is 198.
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New York takes 2-0 lead into game 3 against Philadelphia

New York Knicks (50-32, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (47-35, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE 76ers -4.
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Nuggets take 2-0 lead into game 3 against the Lakers

Denver Nuggets (57-25, second in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (47-35, eighth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Nuggets -1.
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Pascal Siakam leads resurgent Pacers offense in 125-108 victory that evens series with Bucks

Pascal Siakam leads resurgent Pacers offense in 125-108 victory that evens series with Bucks

MILWAUKEE (AP) — As a former champion on a team without much postseason experience, Pascal Siakam understands what it’s going to take for the Indiana Pacers to advance beyond the first round of the playoffs for the first time in a decade.
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Pacers' Haliburton says fan directed racial slur at his younger brother during playoff game

Pacers' Haliburton says fan directed racial slur at his younger brother during playoff game

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton said a fan directed a racial slur at his younger brother during Game 1 of an Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Timberwolves take 2-0 lead on Suns

Timberwolves take 2-0 lead on Suns

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points for a career best in the playoffs and spearheaded another stifling defensive performance by the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 105-93 victory over the Phoenix Suns to take a 2-0 lead in their first-rou
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