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Los Angeles visits Golden State with 1-0 series lead

Los Angeles Lakers (43-39, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (44-38, sixth in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Thursday, 9 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Warriors -5; over/under is 227.
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Knicks top Heat 111-105, even Eastern Conference semi series

Knicks top Heat 111-105, even Eastern Conference semi series

Jalen Brunson scored 30 points and keyed the run the New York Knicks needed just in time to get by a Miami Heat team playing without Jimmy Butler, evening the Eastern Conference semifinals at a game apiece with a 111-105 victory Tuesday night.
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Phoenix Suns say Paul "day to day" with left groin strain

Phoenix Suns say Paul "day to day" with left groin strain

PHOENIX (AP) — Suns guard Chris Paul has a left groin strain and the team says his status is considered “day to day” as Phoenix tries to climb out of a 2-0 hole against the Denver Nuggets in their Western Conference playoff series.
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Brunson, Randle help Knicks beat Heat 111-105 to even series

Brunson, Randle help Knicks beat Heat 111-105 to even series

NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson took the blame when the Knicks dropped the opener of the Eastern Conference semifinals and insisted he needed to be better in Game 2. Halfway through, it appeared he wasn't.
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NBA MVP: 76ers' Embiid wins league's top individual honor

NBA MVP: 76ers' Embiid wins league's top individual honor

Joel Embiid began the long process toward NBA MVP as a towering soccer prospect in Africa who never picked up a basketball until he was a teenager. Once he changed sports for good, Embiid became a generational — albeit often-injured — talent.
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Heat's Butler out for Game 2 against Knicks; Randle back

Heat's Butler out for Game 2 against Knicks; Randle back

NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Butler was sidelined for the Miami Heat in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks on Tuesday night because of a sprained right ankle.
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AP source: Grizzlies have no plans to bring back Canadian Dillon Brooks

AP source: Grizzlies have no plans to bring back Canadian Dillon Brooks

The Memphis Grizzlies have no plans to bring Dillon Brooks back to the team when he hits free agency this summer, a person with knowledge of the situation said Tuesday. Brooks, from Mississauga, Ont.
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76ers' Embiid doubtful; Celtics vow adjustments for Game 2

76ers' Embiid doubtful; Celtics vow adjustments for Game 2

BOSTON (AP) — Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said he didn’t walk off the court feeling any panic following Boston’s 119-115 Eastern Conference semifinals loss to the 76ers in Game 1.
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Philadelphia takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Boston

Philadelphia 76ers (54-28, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (57-25, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Celtics -9; over/under is 218.
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Suns guard Chris Paul leaves Game 2 with groin tightness

Suns guard Chris Paul leaves Game 2 with groin tightness

DENVER (AP) — The playing status of Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul remains uncertain after leaving Game 2 with groin tightness in the third quarter Monday night against Denver.
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