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Mavs GM Nico Harrison says fans' love for Luka Doncic was deeper than he knew, but stands by trade

Mavs GM Nico Harrison says fans' love for Luka Doncic was deeper than he knew, but stands by trade

DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison says he miscalculated the depth of love his club's fans had for Luka Doncic before the trade that sent the young superstar to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis.
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Kawhi Leonard's 39 points lead Clippers to a 105-102 win over Nuggets to even series 1-1

Kawhi Leonard's 39 points lead Clippers to a 105-102 win over Nuggets to even series 1-1

DENVER (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 39 points on 15-of-19 shooting and the Los Angeles Clippers evened their first-round playoff series against the Nuggets with a 105-102 win in Denver on Monday night.
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Adam Silver calls NBA ratings for opening weekend of playoffs 'fantastic'

Adam Silver calls NBA ratings for opening weekend of playoffs 'fantastic'

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday that television ratings from the opening weekend of the playoffs were the best the league has seen in about a quarter-century.
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Nikola Jokic has triple-double to go with 7 turnovers as Nuggets fall 105-102 to Clippers in Game 2

Nikola Jokic has triple-double to go with 7 turnovers as Nuggets fall 105-102 to Clippers in Game 2

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic's triple-double — the first by anyone in these young playoffs — definitely stood out.
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Tatum and the Celtics host Orlando with 1-0 series lead

Orlando Magic (41-41, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (61-21, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -12.5; over/under is 199.
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Golden State visits Houston with 1-0 series lead

Golden State Warriors (48-34, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (52-30, second in the Western Conference) Houston; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rockets -2.5; over/under is 204.
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Cavaliers take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Heat

Miami Heat (37-45, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (64-18, first in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -12; over/under is 212.
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Pistons beat Knicks to snap record 15-game playoff skid

Pistons beat Knicks to snap record 15-game playoff skid

NEW YORK (AP) — Cade Cunningham had 33 points and 12 rebounds, Dennis Schroder made the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 55 seconds left, and the Detroit Pistons snapped their NBA-record, 15-game postseason losing streak by beating the New York Knicks 100-
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Thibodeau critical of 'huge discrepancy' in free throws after Knicks fall to Pistons in Game 2

Thibodeau critical of 'huge discrepancy' in free throws after Knicks fall to Pistons in Game 2

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks left the court for halftime down by six on the scoreboard and way behind in the free throw statistics.
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Pistons snap NBA-record, 15-game postseason losing streak, beating Knicks 100-94 in Game 2

Pistons snap NBA-record, 15-game postseason losing streak, beating Knicks 100-94 in Game 2

NEW YORK (AP) — Cade Cunningham wasn't thinking about himself after the first postseason victory of his career. His focus was on all the Detroit fans who stuck by the Pistons during 17 years since the last one.
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