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Wall of support: Clippers fans flown out to Denver by owner Steve Ballmer for Game 7 against Nuggets

Wall of support: Clippers fans flown out to Denver by owner Steve Ballmer for Game 7 against Nuggets

DENVER (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers brought in a “Wall” of support for Game 7 on Saturday night against the Denver Nuggets.
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"Roundball Rock" coming back as the theme song when NBC returns to carrying the NBA in October

"Roundball Rock" coming back as the theme song when NBC returns to carrying the NBA in October

“Roundball Rock” is coming home. NBC answered the biggest question many have had since it won back NBA rights last July during Saturday's coverage of the Kentucky Derby when it aired a 60-second commercial featuring John Tesh's iconic theme song.
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Cavaliers list Garland as questionable for Game 1 of series against Indiana

Cavaliers list Garland as questionable for Game 1 of series against Indiana

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — Darius Garland is listed as questionable for the Cleveland Cavaliers going into the first game of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night.
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Carmelo Anthony joining NBC Sports as studio analyst for its NBA coverage

Carmelo Anthony joining NBC Sports as studio analyst for its NBA coverage

STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Carmelo Anthony is joining NBC Sports as a studio analyst when NBC and Peacock begin their NBA coverage in October. The announcement was made on Saturday afternoon during NBC's coverage of the Kentucky Derby.
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Cavaliers ready for fast-paced NBA Playoffs series against Pacers when it begins on Sunday night

Cavaliers ready for fast-paced NBA Playoffs series against Pacers when it begins on Sunday night

CLEVELAND (AP) — Kenny Atkinson has one simple message for his Cleveland Cavaliers going into their Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Indiana Pacers. Put your track shoes on.
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VanVleet leads Rockets back from 3-1 deficit and into deciding Game 7 against Warriors

VanVleet leads Rockets back from 3-1 deficit and into deciding Game 7 against Warriors

HOUSTON (AP) — Fred VanVleet combined for 55 points in the last two games to lead the Houston Rockets back from a 3-1 deficit and force a deciding Game 7 against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night at home in their first-round playoff series.
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For players like Draymond Green, with Pop, it was the Olympic ties that truly bind

For players like Draymond Green, with Pop, it was the Olympic ties that truly bind

It was Dec. 4, 2021. The game was over. San Antonio knocked off Golden State 112-107. And when the final buzzer sounded, Draymond Green didn't seem bothered whatsoever by the loss. He just wanted to talk to Pop.
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Preview capsule on the Cleveland-Indiana Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series

Preview capsule on the Cleveland-Indiana Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series

Preview capsule on the Cleveland-Indiana Eastern Conference semifinal series that starts Sunday: No. 1 Cleveland Cavaliers (64-18, 4-0) vs. No. 4 Indiana Pacers (50-32, 4-1) Season series: Pacers, 3-1.
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Popovich stepping down means Tomlin becomes the longest-tenured current US major pro coach

Popovich stepping down means Tomlin becomes the longest-tenured current US major pro coach

Gregg Popovich stepped down. Mike Tomlin moved up.
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Nuggets, Clippers set for winner-take-all game 7

Los Angeles Clippers (50-32, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (50-32, fourth in the Western Conference) Denver; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -1.
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