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Clank! Nuggets and Thunder combine for 25 points, tied for fewest in 1st quarter of NBA playoff game

Clank! Nuggets and Thunder combine for 25 points, tied for fewest in 1st quarter of NBA playoff game

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder couldn't wake up their slumbering offenses in an early Game 4 tip on Sunday, resulting in a record-tying bad start to an NBA playoff game.
NBA draft lottery: Cavaliers and Magic have landed the most top picks in the event's 40-year history

NBA draft lottery: Cavaliers and Magic have landed the most top picks in the event's 40-year history

Patrick Ewing was poised to be the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft 40 years ago when Commissioner David Stern began the first draft lottery by pulling a logo of the Golden State Warriors out of an envelope — indicating they would select seventh.
NBA draft lottery at 40: The AP looks at how each franchise has fared during its history

NBA draft lottery at 40: The AP looks at how each franchise has fared during its history

The 40th anniversary of the NBA's draft lottery is this year and Utah, Washington and Charlotte have the best chances of winning Monday night — and earning the right to possibly draft Duke star Cooper Flagg .

Knicks take 2-1 lead into game 4 against the Celtics

Boston Celtics (61-21, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (51-31, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -6.

Minnesota takes 2-1 lead into game 4 against Golden State

Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (48-34, seventh in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Timberwolves -5.5; over/under is 199.
Edwards, Randle lead Timberwolves past Warriors 102-97 for 2-1 lead in second-round playoff series

Edwards, Randle lead Timberwolves past Warriors 102-97 for 2-1 lead in second-round playoff series

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Even with Stephen Curry sidelined and Draymond Green in foul trouble, the Golden State Warriors were ahead by five points in the fourth quarter and felt they had every chance to grab a series lead against the Minnesota Timberwolv
Warriors miss all five 3-point tries in first half before Buddy Hield connects early in third

Warriors miss all five 3-point tries in first half before Buddy Hield connects early in third

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — With the NBA all-time 3-point leader Stephen Curry relegated to cheering while sidelined by a hamstring injury and sporting a gray sweatsuit on the bench, the Golden State Warriors struggled to establish their long-range game in
Celtics dominate Knicks with 3-point barrage to secure first win in semifinals

Celtics dominate Knicks with 3-point barrage to secure first win in semifinals

NEW YORK (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 22 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, Payton Pritchard scored 23 points and the Boston Celtics easily got their first win in the Eastern Conference semifinals by routing the New York Knicks 115-93 on Saturday in
Hack-A-Robinson? Knicks fans cheer their big man through his free-throw shooting woes

Hack-A-Robinson? Knicks fans cheer their big man through his free-throw shooting woes

NEW YORK (AP) — Mitchell Robinson looked so crushed by one airball on a free throw that he had his head in his hands early in Game 3 on Saturday.
Celtics rout Knicks 115-93 to cut New York's lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinals

Celtics rout Knicks 115-93 to cut New York's lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinals

NEW YORK (AP) — The Celtics' 3-point touch came back in Game 3, so the Knicks didn't.
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