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LeBron James, Lakers eliminate champion Warriors with 122-101 victory in Game 6

LeBron James, Lakers eliminate champion Warriors with 122-101 victory in Game 6

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Six months and a day after the Los Angeles Lakers fell to 2-10 to start the regular season, they emphatically eliminated the defending NBA champions to reach the Western Conference finals.
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NBA playoffs: Lakers, Heat advance to conference finals with Game 6 victories

NBA playoffs: Lakers, Heat advance to conference finals with Game 6 victories

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 30 points, nine rebounds and nine assists and the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors with a 122-101 victory Friday night in Game 6 of the second-round series.
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Heat back to the NBA's final four, top Knicks 96-92 for 4-2 series win

Heat back to the NBA's final four, top Knicks 96-92 for 4-2 series win

MIAMI (AP) — Heat coach Erik Spoelstra walked into the postgame interview room, a cup of a celebratory beverage in his hand, took a seat and began explaining how difficult the journey has been for Heat. The regular season was a struggle.
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Suns go big at trade deadline, still lose in second round of playoffs

Suns go big at trade deadline, still lose in second round of playoffs

PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns pushed all-in at the trade deadline, blowing up their roster nucleus to add 13-time All-Star Kevin Durant in a quest for the franchise's first championship in its 55-year history. It didn't happen.
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How does the NBA lottery work, and who has the best chance to draft Wembanyama?

How does the NBA lottery work, and who has the best chance to draft Wembanyama?

The NBA draft lottery has offered teams a quick path from bad to good for nearly four decades. The stakes this year are unusually high with French phenom Victor Wembanyama the top prospect.
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Rolling with Jokic-Murray combo, Nuggets prepare for Western Conference finals

Rolling with Jokic-Murray combo, Nuggets prepare for Western Conference finals

PHOENIX (AP) — Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone said it was around December when he thought this could be a championship-caliber team. Jamal Murray was a believer even sooner. Like in 2019.
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Nuggets blow past Suns 125-100, advance to Western Conference finals

Nuggets blow past Suns 125-100, advance to Western Conference finals

PHOENIX (AP) — Two years ago, the Denver Nuggets were embarrassed by the Phoenix Suns in a postseason sweep. This time, it was the Nuggets who dished out the embarrassment.
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Nuggets head to Western Conference finals; Celtics, 76ers head to Game 7

Nuggets head to Western Conference finals; Celtics, 76ers head to Game 7

PHOENIX (AP) — Nikola Jokic scored 32 points in another triple-double, Jamal Murray added 26 and the Denver Nuggets advanced to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2020 by beating the short-handed Phoenix Suns 125-100 in Game 6 on
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Tatum's 4th-quarter 3s push Celtics past 76ers 95-86; force Game 7

Tatum's 4th-quarter 3s push Celtics past 76ers 95-86; force Game 7

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jayson Tatum humbly believes he is one of the best basketball players in the NBA and not even a lengthy streak of missed shots in a win-or-else Game 6 could shake his faith.
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Ayton out with injury as Suns face potential elimination in Game 6 vs Nuggets

Ayton out with injury as Suns face potential elimination in Game 6 vs Nuggets

PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns will be without starters Deandre Ayton and Chris Paul as they try to avoid postseason elimination in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night.
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