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Jimmer Fredette hired by USA Basketball as men's 3x3 managing director

Jimmer Fredette hired by USA Basketball as men's 3x3 managing director

Jimmer Fredette’s hopes for an Olympic medal were dashed last year by injury. He’ll try again to lead USA Basketball to a medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Only this time, he won’t be playing.
Pacers roll to 129-103 victory in Game 4 to take 3-1 lead after Bucks lose Lillard to injury

Pacers roll to 129-103 victory in Game 4 to take 3-1 lead after Bucks lose Lillard to injury

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Indiana Pacers scored at will while the Milwaukee Bucks couldn't recover from the loss of one of their two superstar players. Now the Pacers are on the verge of ending the Bucks' season for a second straight year.

Celtics look to secure series win over the Magic

Orlando Magic (41-41, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (61-21, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m.

Mitchell and the Cavaliers look to clinch series against Miami

Cleveland Cavaliers (64-18, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (37-45, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -8.

Knicks aim to secure series victory over the Pistons

Detroit Pistons (44-38, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (51-31, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knicks -5.5; over/under is 212.

Nuggets, Clippers square off with series tied 2-2

Los Angeles Clippers (50-32, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (50-32, fourth in the Western Conference) Denver; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Clippers -1.5; over/under is 208.

Haliburton and the Pacers try to clinch series against Milwaukee

Milwaukee Bucks (48-34, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (50-32, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Tuesday, 6 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pacers -7.5; over/under is 224.
Bucks' Lillard leaves Game 4 of Pacers series with injury to his lower left leg

Bucks' Lillard leaves Game 4 of Pacers series with injury to his lower left leg

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard worked tirelessly to make an extraordinarily rapid return from deep vein thrombosis in his calf and join his Milwaukee Bucks teammates for the playoffs.
Big scoring performances by Banchero and Wagner not big enough for Magic against Celtics

Big scoring performances by Banchero and Wagner not big enough for Magic against Celtics

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner are expected to combine for at least 55 points in every game played by the Orlando Magic — and they have rarely disappointed.
Timberwolves rally to beat Lakers, take 3-1 series lead

Timberwolves rally to beat Lakers, take 3-1 series lead

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jaden McDaniels converted a three-point play with 39.