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Nuggets, Wolves meet in a Round 2 matchup pitting team builder Tim Connelly's twin masterpieces

Nuggets, Wolves meet in a Round 2 matchup pitting team builder Tim Connelly's twin masterpieces

DENVER (AP) — When Michael Porter Jr. watches the Minnesota Timberwolves, he sees a reflection of the Denver Nuggets from a year ago. Talent-laden. Unselfish. Agressive.
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Antetokounmpo wondering how he can stay healthy after injuries have impacted his last 2 postseasons

Antetokounmpo wondering how he can stay healthy after injuries have impacted his last 2 postseasons

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo says he was only able to run at less than half speed as he tried to make it back for the Milwaukee Bucks’ final playoff games before their first-round exit.
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The Lakers fire coach Darvin Ham after just 2 seasons in charge and 1st-round playoff exit

The Lakers fire coach Darvin Ham after just 2 seasons in charge and 1st-round playoff exit

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers fired coach Darvin Ham on Friday after just two seasons in charge.
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Chet Holmgren and Lu Dort anchor elite Thunder defence heading into second round of NBA playoffs

Chet Holmgren and Lu Dort anchor elite Thunder defence heading into second round of NBA playoffs

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The young Oklahoma City Thunder finally are drawing national attention with a high-scoring offence led by MVP finalist Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
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Clemson all-ACC center PJ Hall is entering NBA draft

Clemson all-ACC center PJ Hall is entering NBA draft

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson all-Atlantic Coast Conference center PJ Hall is entering the NBA draft. Hall announced his decision on social media on Friday. The 6-foot-10 Hall led the Tigers with 18.3 points a game this season and in blocks with 51.
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76ers waste another season of Embiid's prime. Will they ever make a run at an NBA championship?

76ers waste another season of Embiid's prime. Will they ever make a run at an NBA championship?

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid gingerly plopped into his seat set to explain yet another season-ending playoff loss, a familiar scene year-after-year for Philadelphia’s oft-injured All-Star center. Embiid, though, wasn’t alone.
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Knicks' trio of Villanova stars help them advance to 2nd round of East playoffs

Knicks' trio of Villanova stars help them advance to 2nd round of East playoffs

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Josh Hart rattled a box of candy — “Mike and Ike’s, baby!” — to explain where he found the energy boost to hit the winning 3-pointer in Game 6.
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Young Pacers exceed expectations by advancing to Eastern Conference semifinals

Young Pacers exceed expectations by advancing to Eastern Conference semifinals

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Coach Rick Carlisle kept insisting the Indiana Pacers should strive for more than just making the playoffs. He thought his young team could win, advance, maybe even play into late May or June.
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Jamal Murray is saving the defending champion Nuggets with clutch playoff performances

Jamal Murray is saving the defending champion Nuggets with clutch playoff performances

DENVER (AP) — A supremely confident Reggie Jackson was just waiting to let loose as he watched Jamal Murray dribble past Nikola Jokic's high screen with the seconds ticking away on the Los Angeles Lakers' season.
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Denver hosts Minnesota to begin second round

Minnesota Timberwolves (56-26, third in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (57-25, second in the Western Conference) Denver; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Nuggets -4.5; over/under is 207.
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