Basketball
Knicks decide to bench Josh Hart, start Mitchell Robinson for Game 3 against Pacers
INDINAPOLIS (AP) — New York Knicks forward Mitchell Robinson will start in place of guard Josh Hart for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals Sunday night.
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Thunder face rare test of fortitude after Wolves' recommitment to throwing 'fastball' on defense
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The score was already out of hand midway through the second quarter, when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recognized the opening in Minnesota's drop pick-and-roll coverage and rose up at the elbow for the type of mid-range jumper Oklahoma
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Thunder take 2-1 lead into game 4 against the Timberwolves
Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, first in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -3.5; over/under is 218.
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Randle's revival for the T-wolves in their Game 3 win started with a pep talk from a vital teammate
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Julius Randle lowered his head to drive into the lane with a determination that was missing in the last game, muscling his 6-foot-9, 255-pound frame against slender Oklahoma City star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander before pulling up and d
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Anthony Edwards and the Wolves strike back with 143-101 win to cut Thunder's West finals lead to 2-1
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards was determined to keep Minnesota's spirits up, from the flight home after a frustrating trip to Oklahoma City into a crucial game in these Western Conference finals. Positive energy is never hard for him to find.
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Edwards, Timberwolves strike back with 143-101 win over Thunder in West finals
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards had 30 points, nine rebounds and six assists in just three quarters to lead the re-energized Minnesota Timberwolves in a 143-101 victory over Oklahoma City on Saturday night in Game 3 of the Western Conference final
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Ionescu's late free throws secure Liberty's 90-88 win over Fever
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jonquel Jones had 26 points and 12 rebounds and Sabrina Ionescu added 23 points, including the winning free throws with 2.9 seconds left, to lead the New York Liberty over the Indiana Fever 90-88 on Saturday.
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Pacers bring a 2-0 lead over the Knicks home for a sports celebration Sunday in Indiana
NEW YORK (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton smiled widely as he envisioned the scene Sunday when the Pacers host Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals to cap a daylong sports celebration in Indiana .
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Indiana takes 2-0 lead into game 3 against New York
New York Knicks (51-31, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (50-32, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Sunday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pacers -2; over/under is 223.
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Lynx rally to beat Sun 76-70 to stay undefeated
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Napheesa Collier had 33 points and 11 rebounds, and the Minnesota Lynx used a late run to rally and beat the Connecticut Sun 76-70 on Friday night.
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