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Timberwolves on prowl for series sweep over Suns

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April 27 The Minnesota Timberwolves are one victory away from winning a playoff series for the first time in 20 years. FULL STORY

Reports: Lillard has Achilles strain, status unclear for Game 4

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April 27 Bucks star Damian Lillard was in a walking boot Saturday because of a strained right Achilles tendon, according to multiple reports, making his availability for Milwaukee's playoff game against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday a question mark. FULL STORY

Physical Mavericks out to extend series lead on Clippers

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April 27 For a team that ranked just No. 20 in the NBA in scoring defense during the regular season, a defensive-oriented Western Conference first-round playoff series matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers has suited the Dallas Mavericks well ahead of hosting Game 4 on Sunday. FULL STORY

Pacers look to take 3-1 lead vs. ailing Bucks

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April 27 The Indiana Pacers will look to push the injury-riddled Milwaukee Bucks to the brink of elimination on Sunday when they play Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series in Indianapolis. FULL STORY

Joel Embiid, 76ers look to even series vs. Knicks

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April 27 Despite being limited in more ways than one, Joel Embiid saved the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. FULL STORY

Nuggets on verge of sweeping Lakers for second straight season

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April 26 The Denver Nuggets can wipe away one more step on their way to potential back-to-back championships when they stay on the road to face the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. FULL STORY

Report: Juwan Howard joining Nets as assistant coach

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April 26 The Brooklyn Nets are hiring Juwan Howard as an assistant coach, ESPN reported Friday. FULL STORY

Reports: Amazon set to become a new TV partner for NBA

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April 26 The NBA television rights landscape is changing, with The Athletic reporting Friday that Amazon Prime Video has the "framework of a deal" in place with the league. FULL STORY

Upstart Pelicans bid to make stand in Game 3 vs. Thunder

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April 26 The top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder had to battle to the buzzer to win their Western Conference first-round series opener against the New Orleans Pelicans. FULL STORY

Back in comfort zone, Magic look to even series with Cavs

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April 26 The Orlando Magic hope for more home-court dominance in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of the best-of-seven set Saturday afternoon. FULL STORY

NBA STANDINGS

Eastern
Atlantic
TEAM
W-L
PCT
GB
Boston Celtics
57-25 (2)
.695
-
Philadelphia 76ers
54-28 (3)
.659
3.0
New York Knicks
47-35 (5)
.573
10.0
Brooklyn Nets
45-37 (6)
.549
12.0
Toronto Raptors
41-41 (10)
.500
16.0
Central
TEAM
W-L
PCT
GB
Milwaukee Bucks
58-24 (1)
.707
-
Cleveland Cavaliers
51-31 (4)
.622
7.0
Chicago Bulls
40-42 (9)
.488
18.0
Indiana Pacers
35-47
.427
23.0
Detroit Pistons
17-65
.207
41.0
Southeast
TEAM
W-L
PCT
GB
Miami Heat
44-38 (8)
.537
-
Atlanta Hawks
41-41 (7)
.500
3.0
Washington Wizards
35-47
.427
9.0
Orlando Magic
34-48
.415
10.0
Charlotte Hornets
27-55
.329
17.0
Western
Northwest
TEAM
W-L
PCT
GB
Denver Nuggets
53-29 (1)
.646
-
Minnesota Timberwolves
42-40 (8)
.512
11.0
Oklahoma City Thunder
40-42 (9)
.488
13.0
Utah Jazz
37-45
.451
16.0
Portland Trail Blazers
33-49
.402
20.0
Pacific
TEAM
W-L
PCT
GB
Sacramento Kings
48-34 (3)
.585
-
Phoenix Suns
45-37 (4)
.549
3.0
Golden State Warriors
44-38 (6)
.537
4.0
Los Angeles Clippers
44-38 (5)
.537
4.0
Los Angeles Lakers
43-39 (7)
.524
5.0
Southwest
TEAM
W-L
PCT
GB
Memphis Grizzlies
51-31 (2)
.622
-
New Orleans Pelicans
42-40 (10)
.512
9.0
Dallas Mavericks
38-44
.463
13.0
Houston Rockets
22-60
.268
29.0
San Antonio Spurs
22-60
.268
29.0