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Jayson Tatum scores 25 to lead Celtics past Cavaliers 113-98 and into 3rd consecutive East finals

Jayson Tatum scores 25 to lead Celtics past Cavaliers 113-98 and into 3rd consecutive East finals

BOSTON (AP) — Al Horford wanted to savor the moment.
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The Nuggets are playing like champions again and putting the Timberwolves on the ropes

The Nuggets are playing like champions again and putting the Timberwolves on the ropes

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Repeating a championship in the NBA is as challenging as ever with the talent level across the league these days, with the Golden State Warriors the only one to do so over the last decade.
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Cavaliers without Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert as they try to stave off elimination vs. Celtics

Cavaliers without Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert as they try to stave off elimination vs. Celtics

BOSTON (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers will try to extend their season without All-Star Donovan Mitchell and Caris LeVert, who were both ruled out prior to Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup with Boston on Wednesday night.
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Zach Edey insists there's more to his game than meets the eye as he prepares to enter NBA

Zach Edey insists there's more to his game than meets the eye as he prepares to enter NBA

CHICAGO (AP) — For all he accomplished the past four years at Purdue, Zach Edey realizes there are some huge questions surrounding his game — almost as big as his 7-foot-4 frame.
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LeBron James shows up to watch son Bronny play at NBA draft combine

CHICAGO (AP) — Bronny James' famous father was on hand Wednesday to watch him play at the NBA draft combine. LeBron James showed up wearing a black hoodie and sat in the second row for Bronny's second and final scrimmage of the combine.
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Nets will retire Vince Carter's No. 15 jersey

Nets will retire Vince Carter's No. 15 jersey

NEW YORK (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets are retiring the No. 15 jersey of Vince Carter, the high-flying guard who will be enshrined this year in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Brunson scores 44, Knicks beat Pacers 121-91 to move a win away from conference finals

Brunson scores 44, Knicks beat Pacers 121-91 to move a win away from conference finals

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks have one more step to climb to reach the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2000. Jalen Brunson, after a couple rough games, looks ready to take it.
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Jokic scores 40, Nuggets shut down Edwards in 112-97 win over Wolves for a 3-2 series lead

Jokic scores 40, Nuggets shut down Edwards in 112-97 win over Wolves for a 3-2 series lead

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic received the Michael Jordan award from Commissioner Adam Silver before tipoff, then delivered a memorable playoff performance to celebrate his third MVP trophy Tuesday night.
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Nuggets apply even more pressure to Edwards, beat Timberwolves to take 3-2 lead in series

Nuggets apply even more pressure to Edwards, beat Timberwolves to take 3-2 lead in series

DENVER (AP) — Anthony Edwards was seeing double everywhere he turned. All by design as the Denver Nuggets doubled the attention on Minnesota's standout guard .
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Denver looks to clinch series against Minnesota in game 6

Denver Nuggets (57-25, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (56-26, third in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Thursday, 8:30 p.m.
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