Basketball

76ers' Embiid sitting out showdown with Nuggets' Jokic

The showdown between MVP front-runners fizzled Monday when Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid was ruled out against the Nuggets and star Nikola Jokic because of a sore right calf. “He's been complaining about it.

Mar 27, 2023 6:10 PM Read more >

Cavs complete long climb back to NBA playoffs without LeBron

CLEVELAND (AP) — Five years felt like 50.

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Mavs star Doncic avoids suspension after 16th tech rescinded

NEW YORK (AP) — Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has avoided a one-game suspension for now after the NBA rescinded his 16th technical foul Monday.

Mar 27, 2023 12:45 PM Read more >

Bucks' Antetokounmpo, Holiday out Monday for Pistons game

DETROIT (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks won’t have All-Stars Giannis Antetokounmpo or Jrue Holiday available for their Monday night game with the Detroit Pistons. The Bucks released an injury report Monday that listed both players as out for the game.

Mar 27, 2023 11:22 AM Read more >

Cavaliers clinch playoff spot with 108-91 win over Rockets

CLEVELAND (AP) — For the first time since LeBron James left them a second time, the Cavaliers are a playoff team again.

Mar 27, 2023 9:12 AM Read more >

Oklahoma City plays Charlotte, seeks 6th straight home win

Charlotte Hornets (25-51, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (37-38, 10th in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Tuesday, 8 p.m.