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Butler's acrobatic layup, 23 points lead Heat past 76ers

Butler's acrobatic layup, 23 points lead Heat past 76ers

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jimmy Butler hit an acrobatic reverse layup in the final minutes , and his 23 points led five Miami players in double figures as the Heat edged the Philadelphia 76ers 101-99 on Monday night.
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Knicks win 6th straight, drop Celtics from top spot in NBA

Knicks win 6th straight, drop Celtics from top spot in NBA

NEW YORK (AP) — Jayson Tatum was gone a few minutes before the Boston Celtics relinquished the top spot in the NBA, thrown out of a game for the first time in his career. The referees frustrated the All-Star forward.
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LaMelo Ball breaks ankle in Hornets' win over Pistons

LaMelo Ball breaks ankle in Hornets' win over Pistons

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball made six 3-pointers before breaking his right ankle in the third quarter, and the Charlotte Hornets held on to beat the Detroit Pistons 117-106 on Monday night for their fifth straight victory.
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LaMelo Ball breaks ankle, latest setback in rough season

LaMelo Ball breaks ankle, latest setback in rough season

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball’s frustrating, injury-plagued season could be over after the point guard broke his right ankle in Charlotte’s 117-106 win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.
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Ball fractures ankle in Hornets' 117-106 win over Pistons

Ball fractures ankle in Hornets' 117-106 win over Pistons

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball made six 3-pointers before breaking his right ankle in the third quarter, and the Charlotte Hornets held on to beat the Detroit Pistons 117-106 on Monday night for their fifth straight victory.
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Serbia grabs the last spot in Basketball World Cup field

Serbia grabs the last spot in Basketball World Cup field

The Basketball World Cup field is now filled, with Serbia grabbing the last spot in this summer’s 32-team tournament. Serbia clinched the berth with a 101-83 win over Great Britain on Monday.
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AP source: Lakers bracing for James to miss multiple weeks

AP source: Lakers bracing for James to miss multiple weeks

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers may miss multiple weeks with an injury to his right foot, a person familiar with the situation said Monday night.
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New Hawks coach Snyder facing difficult midseason transition

New Hawks coach Snyder facing difficult midseason transition

ATLANTA (AP) — Quin Snyder was more than just the first coaching candidate contacted when Atlanta Hawks general manager Landry Fields began looking to replace Nate McMillan. Snyder was the only candidate interviewed by Fields.
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AP sources: Haslams agree to purchase Lasry's stake in Bucks

AP sources: Haslams agree to purchase Lasry's stake in Bucks

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Cleveland Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam have agreed to purchase Marc Lasry’s 25% stake of the Milwaukee Bucks in a deal that puts the value of the NBA franchise at $3.
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George's heave just late, Jokic and Nuggets top Clips in OT

George's heave just late, Jokic and Nuggets top Clips in OT

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 40 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 134-124 overtime victory against the Los Angeles Clippers in a matchup of Western Conference contenders Sunday night.
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