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King’s eyes on the prize

James, Smith lead Cavaliers to victory

May 19, 2015

Curry leads Warriors past Rockets in Game 1

Stephen Curry scored 34 points and hit two late free throws to sink Houston.Tony Avelar/Associated Press With the Rockets seemingly…

May 19, 2015

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Nuggets snag No. 7 pick in NBA’s draft lottery

Josh Kroenke watched his Nuggets keep the seventh pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.Julie Jacobson/Associated Press After years of bad…

May 19, 2015

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Hype, hope, headlines

30 years, NBA lottery has been a crapshoot

May 18, 2015

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Rockets back in conference finals for first 1st time since ‘97

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) has been walking on air most of this postseason. Here he looks to pass…

May 17, 2015

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Pierce’s shot too late; Hawks top Wizards to advance

Washington Wizards forward Nene (42) tries to shoot over Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) on Friday night.Alex Brandon/Associated Press…

May 15, 2015

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Warriors advance to Western final

Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) and guard Klay Thompson (11) stop Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley’s (11) drive…

May 14, 2015

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Teague leads Hawks past Wizards to tie series

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) is fouled as he attempts a shot between Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford, left,…

May 11, 2015

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Golden State ties series at 2, blasts Grizzlies

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots against Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph on Monday in Memphis, Tenn.Mark Humphrey/Associated…

May 10, 2015

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Clippers rout Rockets 128-95 to take 3-1 series lead

The Los Angeles Clippers and guard Austin Rivers were a slam-dunk Sunday against Houston and are one win away from…

May 10, 2015

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James hits jumper at buzzer, lifts Cavaliers over Bulls

Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James hits the game-winner Sunday.Nam Y. Huh/Assocaited Press James finished with 25 points to help the Cavaliers…

May 10, 2015

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Grizzlies take 2-1 series lead over Warriors

Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter (15) works against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry during Saturday’s NBA playoff game.Mark Humphrey/Associated…

May 9, 2015

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Pierce’s buzzer-beater lifts Wiz past Hawks

Washington Wizards forward Paul Pierce celebrates after hitting the game-winning shot Saturday.Alex Brandon/Associated Press With three defenders near him, Pierce…

May 9, 2015

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Rose banks in 3 at buzzer to lift Bulls over Cavaliers

Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson, left, shoots past Cleveland Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson on Friday.Nam Y. Huh/Associated Press Cleveland had…

May 7, 2015

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NBA playoffs have an unfamiliar look

guard has vanished from postseason

May 7, 2015

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Jimmy Butler improved the most, the NBA says

Chicago guard turned into lead playmaker

May 7, 2015

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It’s official: Warriors’ Curry is NBA’s MVP

Up and good: Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) connected on a three-pointer in front of Memphis Grizzlies forward…

May 4, 2015

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MVP on tap for Warriors’ Curry

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry had an MVP performance Sunday vs. Memphis, and he’s expected to be named the…

May 3, 2015

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Felton lifts Mavs to 144-143 win over Nuggets in 2 OTs

Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson, left, drives for a shot past Dallas Mavericks forward Al-Farouq Aminu on Friday in Denver.David…

April 9, 2015

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Trail Blazers beat Nuggets, move closer to division title

Denver’s Will Barton, right, shoots against Portland’s Steve Blake (5) during the first half Saturday in Portland, Ore.Greg Wahl-Stephens/Associated Press…

March 27, 2015

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Nuggets tune out the Jazz

Rudy Gobert, right, and Kenneth Faried met at the rim often Friday. Gobert finished with a double-double, while Faried struggled.David…

March 26, 2015

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Heat stay hot at home, pull away from Nuggets 108-91

Miami Heat’s Henry Walker, left, forces a jump ball as he defends Denver Nuggets’ Gary Harris (14) Friday in Miami.Lynne…

March 19, 2015

College Sports

Knocking off Kentucky: Is it doable?

Kentucky and forward Willie Cauley-Stein (15) are a slam-dunk to win the NCAA tournament, right?Mark Humphrey/Associated Press So far, 34…

March 16, 2015

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Grizzlies beat shorthanded Nuggets

Memphis and forward Zach Randolph (50) held the upper hand over Denver and forward Wilson Chandler, below, Monday in Memphis,…

March 15, 2015