Lillard explains reasons for deciding to play in Olympics
Damian Lillard has a whole slew of reasons why he decided to play for USA Basketball at this summer’s Tokyo Olympics.
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Clippers’ Leonard listed as out for Friday’s Game 6 vs. Utah
LOS ANGELES — Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard is officially out Friday night for Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Utah Jazz,...
Bucks bounce back to defeat Nets 104-89 and force Game 7
MILWAUKEE — Khris Middleton scored 38 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 30 and the Milwaukee Bucks never trailed in a 104-89 victory over the Brooklyn...
AP Sportlight
June 19
1867 — Ruthless, ridden by J. Gilpatrick, wins the...
Hawks rally from 26 points down, stun 76ers in Game 5
PHILADELPHIA — Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks pulled off a playoff comeback for the ages against the Philadelphia 76ers to move within a...
Clippers beat Jazz 119-111 to take series lead
SALT LAKE CITY — Paul George scored 37 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 119-111 victory over...
Analysis: The NBA playoffs have entered survivor mode
The NBA champion this season will be the last team standing.
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Major Payne: Suns guard rebuilds career in the desert
PHOENIX — Even in today's high-scoring NBA game, the dizzying pace of the Phoenix Suns point guard Cameron Payne stands out.
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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
June 22
1918 — Molla Bjurstedt wins the women’s U.S. Lawn...
Top seeds 76ers, Jazz facing elimination games in semifinals
ATLANTA — The NBA's top playoff seeds, Philadelphia and Utah, are on the brink of being eliminated.
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