Basketball

Magic hand Cavaliers worst playoff loss in franchise history, win 121-83 to cut their deficit to 2-1

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — After never even having a lead in Cleveland, the Orlando Magic came back with the biggest postseason victory ever over the Cavaliers.

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Stephen Curry wins NBA's Clutch Player of the Year, adding to his trophy collection

Golden State's Stephen Curry led the league in clutch scoring this season, and now he's got another trophy to add to his collection.

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Khris Middleton joins Antetokounmpo on Bucks' list of players dealing with injuries

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks face the possibility of continuing their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers on Friday without two of their top three players.

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Suns' Big 3 in a big pickle, down 2-0 against the Timberwolves as series moves to Phoenix

PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns and their so-called Big Three return home to the desert in a big pickle.

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Thibodeau shows when he's mad at his Knicks. They don't mind, knowing the coach has them set to win

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks know when it's coming.

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Thunder's Holmgren bests Pelicans' Valanciunas in center matchup to help OKC take 2-0 lead

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren won his center matchup with Jonas Valanciunas and helped Oklahoma City beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-92 in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series Wednesday night.

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Bucks, Pacers tied 1-1 heading to game 3

Milwaukee Bucks (49-33, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (47-35, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Friday, 5:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Pacers -5; over/under is 222.

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Mavericks, Clippers meet with series tied 1-1

Los Angeles Clippers (51-31, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (50-32, fifth in the Western Conference) Dallas; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Mavericks -4.

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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

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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