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Giannis Antetokounmpo ruled out, Khris Middleton to start for Bucks against Pacers in Game 3

Giannis Antetokounmpo ruled out, Khris Middleton to start for Bucks against Pacers in Game 3

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks will be without star Giannis Antetokounmpo in Game 3 of their playoff series against Indiana on Friday night, but will have All-Star Khris Middleton in the starting lineup.
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James, Lakers facing elimination Saturday. Magic, Pelicans and Heat seek home wins

James, Lakers facing elimination Saturday. Magic, Pelicans and Heat seek home wins

Nikola Jokic moved LeBron James out of the way as they battled for a rebound, grabbed the ball, got fouled and scored off the putback.
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76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid says he has Bell's palsy

76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid says he has Bell's palsy

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, a form of facial paralysis he says has affected him since before the play-in tournament.
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Gordon, Jokic lead the Nuggets to the brink of a sweep with a 112-105 win over the Lakers in Game 3

Gordon, Jokic lead the Nuggets to the brink of a sweep with a 112-105 win over the Lakers in Game 3

LOS ANGELES (AP) — With one championship ring and a tenacious veteran core, the Denver Nuggets are a daunting matchup for any opponent in the NBA.
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Denver looks to close out series against Los Angeles in game 4

Denver Nuggets (57-25, second in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (47-35, eighth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Nuggets -2.5; over/under is 215.
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Cleveland visits Orlando with 2-1 series lead

Cleveland Cavaliers (48-34, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (47-35, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Saturday, 1 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Magic -2; over/under is 201.
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Thunder take 2-0 lead into game 3 against the Pelicans

Oklahoma City Thunder (57-25, first in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (49-33, seventh in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Thunder -1; over/under is 209.
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Celtics, Heat tied 1-1 heading into game 3

Boston Celtics (64-18, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (46-36, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Saturday, 6 p.m.
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Magic beat Cavaliers 121-83 to cut their deficit to 2-1

Magic beat Cavaliers 121-83 to cut their deficit to 2-1

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Joel Embiid scores 50 points to lead 76ers past Knicks 125-114 to cut deficit to 2-1

Joel Embiid scores 50 points to lead 76ers past Knicks 125-114 to cut deficit to 2-1

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid is suffering from Bell's palsy and played Game 3 with a bulky knee brace to sturdy the 7-footer after dealing with injuries all season.
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