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Timberwolves beat Curry-less Warriors 117-93 in Game 2 to even series

Timberwolves beat Curry-less Warriors 117-93 in Game 2 to even series

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves were stewing over their rough start in Game 1 against Golden State, a reaction coach Chris Finch was pleased to see.
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Uncomfortable replay of Nuggets' blowout loss to OKC in Game 2 essentially a group therapy session

Uncomfortable replay of Nuggets' blowout loss to OKC in Game 2 essentially a group therapy session

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets held what essentially was a group therapy session Thursday after their 43-point demolition at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of their second-round playoff series.
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Pacers, Nuggets trying to hold court after swinging playoff series with road victories

Pacers, Nuggets trying to hold court after swinging playoff series with road victories

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Denver Nuggets accomplished one goal by stealing Game 1 of their second-round playoff series at Oklahoma City. The Indiana Pacers were even more productive in Cleveland, sweeping both games.
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Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson refuses to dwell on missed calls in Game 2 loss to Pacers

Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson refuses to dwell on missed calls in Game 2 loss to Pacers

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson refused to blame officials for what the NBA said were three incorrect no-calls in the final minute — including one that led to Tyrese Haliburton's game-winning 3-pointer — in Indiana's 120-119
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Paul Pierce says he walked 20 miles to work in a robe as punishment for guaranteeing a Celtics' win

Paul Pierce says he walked 20 miles to work in a robe as punishment for guaranteeing a Celtics' win

Former Celtics great Paul Pierce was so confident in his team in Game 2 against the Knicks, he said he would walk to work barefoot “in my robe” if they lost for a second straight game in the second-round series.
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Celtics-Knicks ticket for Game 3 in New York is commanding nearly $2,000 on resale market

Celtics-Knicks ticket for Game 3 in New York is commanding nearly $2,000 on resale market

NEW YORK (AP) — Ticket demand is so great for Saturday's Game 3 of the NBA playoff series between the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks that the average paid ticket price on the resale market approached $2,000 Thursday.
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Tyrese Haliburton gets warning from NBA for dance, but no fine, AP source says

Tyrese Haliburton gets warning from NBA for dance, but no fine, AP source says

Tyrese Haliburton did the dance. He will not pay a fine.
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The year of the NBA playoff comeback continues. A look at how these 20-point rallies keep happening

The year of the NBA playoff comeback continues. A look at how these 20-point rallies keep happening

New York down by 20 on Monday. Indiana down by 20 on Tuesday. New York down by 20 again Wednesday. No problem.
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Thunder, Nuggets tied 1-1 heading to game 3

Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, first in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (50-32, fourth in the Western Conference) Denver; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -4.5; over/under is 233.
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Haliburton and the Pacers host Cleveland with 2-0 series lead

Cleveland Cavaliers (64-18, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (50-32, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -2.5; over/under is 229.
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