Basketball

Cavs coach Bickerstaff says he received threats from gamblers, feels sports betting 'gone too far'

Cleveland Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff revealed he received threats from gamblers last season and reported it to the NBA.

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Antetokounmpo to miss second straight game when Bucks face Celtics on Wednesday

BOSTON (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss his second straight game Wednesday night when the Milwaukee Bucks visit the NBA-leading Boston Celtics.

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Phoenix Suns sign 2-time All-Star Isaiah Thomas to 10-day contract

PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns have signed two-time All-Star guard Isaiah Thomas to a 10-day contract.

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New Orleans puts road win streak on the line against Orlando

New Orleans Pelicans (42-26, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (41-28, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m.

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Houston hosts Chicago after Green's 42-point game

Chicago Bulls (34-35, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (33-35, 11th in the Western Conference) Houston; Thursday, 8 p.m.

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New York puts road win streak on the line against Denver

New York Knicks (41-27, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (48-21, second in the Western Conference) Denver; Thursday, 9 p.m.

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Jokic's 35 points pace Nuggets in 115-112 win over short-handed Timberwolves after tight finish

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 35 points and 16 rebounds and Michael Porter Jr. scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter as the Denver Nuggets fended off the undermanned and undersized Minnesota Timberwolves 115-112 on Tuesday night.

Mar 19, 2024 10:59 PM Read more >

Magic clinch a play-in spot in 112-92 win over Hornets

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Cole Anthony scored 17 of his 21 points in the second quarter and the Orlando routed Charlotte to clinch at least a play-in berth in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

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Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic lead Mavericks past Spurs 113-107 to sweep season series

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 28 points, Luka Doncic had 18 points, 16 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks held off the San Antonio Spurs 113-107 on Tuesday night.

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Zion Williamson has high-flying slam, leads Pelicans past Nets 104-91

NEW YORK (AP) — Zion Williamson scored 28 points and wowed the Barclays Center crowd with a high-flying alley-oop dunk , and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Brooklyn Nets 104-91 on Tuesday night. CJ McCollum added 16 points, Larry Nance Jr.

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