Basketball

Thompson scores 34, Warriors beat Celtics in Finals rematch

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Six months later, the Splash Brothers were still feeling it from all over the court against the Celtics and delivered one of their team's signature wins of the season so far.

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Clippers edge Wizards 114-107 in Wall's return to Washington

WASHINGTON (AP) — John Wall stole the ball and then sank a jumper, and although he was a member of the visiting team now, the fans in Washington still sounded impressed.

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Vaughn defends Nets decision to rest most of top rotation

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — First, Brooklyn Nets coach Jacque Vaughn had to convince All-Star forward Kevin Durant to stay home Saturday night. Then he tried to explain why the Nets opted to rest their top seven scorers against Indiana.

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Thomas helps short-handed Nets rally past Pacers, 136-133

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Brooklyn Nets coach Jacque Vaughn mixed up his lineup and his defenses Saturday night — and the nine players in uniform responded.

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LeVert scores 22 points, Cavaliers beat Thunder 110-102

CLEVELAND (AP) — Caris LeVert scored 22 points, Evan Mobley had 21 points and 12 rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers never trailed in a 110-102 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night.

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On Popovich's coaching anniversary, Spurs top Heat 115-111

MIAMI (AP) — Gregg Popovich got the perfect anniversary gift from his San Antonio Spurs.

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UMass-Lowell secures 68-59 win over Saint Francis (BKN)

LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — Ayinde Hikim had 12 points in UMass-Lowell's 68-59 victory over Saint Francis (BKN) on Saturday night. Hikim was 4 of 5 shooting and 4 of 4 from the free throw line for the River Hawks (11-1).

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NBA scoring leader Doncic among 3 Mavericks out vs Bulls

CHICAGO (AP) — Luka Doncic, who leads the NBA with 32.9 points per game, will miss the Dallas Mavericks' game against the Bulls in Chicago on Saturday night with a strained right quadriceps.

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Cavs' Mitchell misses second straight game with sore leg

CLEVELAND (AP) — All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell missed his second straight game for the Cleveland Cavaliers with a sore right lower leg Saturday night. Mitchell, averaging 29.

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Durant, Irving among several Nets sitting out Pacers' game

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — All-Stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are among eight Brooklyn Nets players who have been ruled out of Saturday night's game at Indiana.

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