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Cavs win by 55 points to sweep Heat and finish off most lopsided series in NBA playoff history

Cavs win by 55 points to sweep Heat and finish off most lopsided series in NBA playoff history

MIAMI (AP) — Cleveland left no doubt on its way to Round 2 — and finished off the most lopsided series in NBA playoff history.
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Jimmy Butler returns from injury absence to lead Warriors past Rockets 109-106 for 3-1 series lead

Jimmy Butler returns from injury absence to lead Warriors past Rockets 109-106 for 3-1 series lead

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jimmy Butler converted three free throws with 58.
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Heat see the season end in emphatic fashion, a 55-point loss to Cleveland

Heat see the season end in emphatic fashion, a 55-point loss to Cleveland

MIAMI (AP) — Game 3 against Cleveland was the worst loss in Miami Heat playoff history. Game 4 against Cleveland was worse. Much worse. Historic levels of worse, really.
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Cavaliers hold Garland out of Game 4 against Miami with sprained toe

Cavaliers hold Garland out of Game 4 against Miami with sprained toe

MIAMI (AP) — Darius Garland will get plenty of time off now.
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Celtics, Knicks, Pacers can advance Tuesday in Game 5s, but Nuggets-Clippers is too close to call

Celtics, Knicks, Pacers can advance Tuesday in Game 5s, but Nuggets-Clippers is too close to call

NEW YORK (AP) — The Boston Celtics, New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers are on the verge of a second round that appears to be taking shape quickly in the Eastern Conference.
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Cavs win by 55 points to sweep Heat and finish off most lopsided series in NBA playoff history

Cavs win by 55 points to sweep Heat and finish off most lopsided series in NBA playoff history

MIAMI (AP) — Cleveland moved into Round 2 with the most lopsided series win in NBA playoff history.
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Even after historic dunk, Nuggets insist they need to seize the momentum, not the Clippers

Even after historic dunk, Nuggets insist they need to seize the momentum, not the Clippers

DENVER (AP) — The vibe surrounding the Denver Nuggets' practice Monday was equal parts celebration and caution.
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Cleveland by 39 at halftime in Miami: The 3rd-biggest lead after 2 quarters in NBA playoff history

Cleveland by 39 at halftime in Miami: The 3rd-biggest lead after 2 quarters in NBA playoff history

MIAMI (AP) — Cleveland took a 39-point halftime lead over Miami on Monday night in Game 4 of the teams' Eastern Conference first-round series, the third-largest lead after two quarters in NBA playoff history. The score at the break: Cavs 72, Heat 33.
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Bucks confirm Damian Lillard has a torn left Achilles tendon

Bucks confirm Damian Lillard has a torn left Achilles tendon

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard has a torn left Achilles tendon, confirming the Milwaukee Bucks’ worst fears after the seven-time all-NBA guard was helped off the court Sunday night.
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NBA says Doncic was fouled, but it wasn't called, late in Lakers' Game 4 loss to Minnesota

NBA says Doncic was fouled, but it wasn't called, late in Lakers' Game 4 loss to Minnesota

Referees missed the Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic getting fouled with 33 seconds left in Game 4 of their playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the NBA said Monday.
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