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WNBA outlook is promising after record-setting year, although the league has a few challenges ahead

WNBA outlook is promising after record-setting year, although the league has a few challenges ahead

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA looks promising heading into the offseason after a banner year with record ratings, attendance and a first-time champion in New York.
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Montreal's Chris Boucher gets more playing time for Raptors after season on bench

Montreal's Chris Boucher gets more playing time for Raptors after season on bench

TORONTO — Chris Boucher was back, for at least one game. The veteran forward spent most of last season at the far end of the Toronto Raptors' bench, rarely seeing playing time. Even with the team rocked by a raft of injuries, Boucher averaged 14.
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Atlanta plays Charlotte in conference matchup

Charlotte Hornets (1-0, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (1-0, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta takes on Charlotte in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams.
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Los Angeles takes on Phoenix in conference matchup

Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Western Conference foes Los Angeles and Phoenix will play.
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Utah takes on conference rival Golden State

Golden State Warriors vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Golden State faces Utah in Western Conference action Friday. Utah went 31-51 overall and 16-36 in Western Conference play last season. The Jazz averaged 27.
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Houston faces conference rival Memphis

Memphis Grizzlies (1-0, third in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (0-1, fourth in the Western Conference) Houston; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Western Conference foes Houston and Memphis face off on Friday.
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New York takes on Indiana in conference showdown

Indiana Pacers (1-0, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (0-1, 12th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m.
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Milwaukee and Chicago square off for conference matchup

Chicago Bulls (0-1, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (1-0, third in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Chicago travels to Milwaukee for an Eastern Conference matchup.
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Portland faces conference foe New Orleans

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Portland Trail Blazers Portland, Oregon; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Portland plays New Orleans in a matchup of Western Conference teams. Portland went 21-61 overall and 8-44 in Western Conference play a season ago.
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Orlando takes on Brooklyn in conference matchup

Brooklyn Nets (0-1, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (1-0, second in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Magic -10.5; over/under is 216.
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