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Golden State visits Houston with 1-0 series lead

Golden State Warriors (48-34, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (52-30, second in the Western Conference) Houston; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rockets -2.5; over/under is 204.

Cavaliers take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Heat

Miami Heat (37-45, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (64-18, first in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -12; over/under is 212.
Pistons beat Knicks to snap record 15-game playoff skid

Pistons beat Knicks to snap record 15-game playoff skid

NEW YORK (AP) — Cade Cunningham had 33 points and 12 rebounds, Dennis Schroder made the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 55 seconds left, and the Detroit Pistons snapped their NBA-record, 15-game postseason losing streak by beating the New York Knicks 100-
Thibodeau critical of 'huge discrepancy' in free throws after Knicks fall to Pistons in Game 2

Thibodeau critical of 'huge discrepancy' in free throws after Knicks fall to Pistons in Game 2

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks left the court for halftime down by six on the scoreboard and way behind in the free throw statistics.
Pistons snap NBA-record, 15-game postseason losing streak, beating Knicks 100-94 in Game 2

Pistons snap NBA-record, 15-game postseason losing streak, beating Knicks 100-94 in Game 2

NEW YORK (AP) — Cade Cunningham wasn't thinking about himself after the first postseason victory of his career. His focus was on all the Detroit fans who stuck by the Pistons during 17 years since the last one.
The Kings announce the hiring of Scott Perry as their general manager

The Kings announce the hiring of Scott Perry as their general manager

The Sacramento Kings finalized the deal to hire general manager Scott Perry in hopes that he can get the team back to the playoffs after losing in the play-in tournament the past two years.
Pacers seek to make Game 2 more difficult for Bucks as NBA playoff teams focus on defensive effort

Pacers seek to make Game 2 more difficult for Bucks as NBA playoff teams focus on defensive effort

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — After seeing Indiana's defense stifle the Milwaukee Bucks' shooters, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle made it clear to his team that it needs to be even better in Game 2.
JJ Redick still pushing to get better after success in tumultuous coaching debut season with Lakers

JJ Redick still pushing to get better after success in tumultuous coaching debut season with Lakers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two hours before JJ Redick's playoff coaching debut, the Los Angeles Lakers' new bench boss looked ready to lace 'em up.
Thunder, Pacers and Timberwolves look to stay focused after lopsided playoff-opening wins

Thunder, Pacers and Timberwolves look to stay focused after lopsided playoff-opening wins

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder, Indiana Pacers and Minnesota Timberwolves will try to avoid complacency when they return to action on Tuesday after dominating their first-round playoff series openers.
Duke freshman Cooper Flagg is headed to the NBA as the favorite to be the No. 1 overall draft pick

Duke freshman Cooper Flagg is headed to the NBA as the favorite to be the No. 1 overall draft pick

Duke star Cooper Flagg is headed to the NBA as the favorite to be the No. 1 overall draft pick.