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Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, center, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George, right, and guard James Harden defend during the first half in Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving lead Mavs over Clippers 96-93 to tie series as Kawhi Leonard returns

Luka Doncic scored 32 points and the Dallas Mavericks overcame the return of Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard to beat Los Angeles 96-93 and tie their Western Conference first-round playoff series at a game apiece.

Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton reacts to his three pointer during the second half of Game 2 of the first round NBA playoff basketball series against the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Milwaukee.The Pacers won 125-108 to tie the series 1-1. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Pacers’ Haliburton says fan directed racial slur at his younger brother during playoff game

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) goes up for a shot as Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal, left, and center Jusuf Nurkic, right, defend during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Timberwolves take 2-0 lead on Suns

Indiana Pacers' Pascal Siakam tries to get past Milwaukee Bucks' Brook Lopez during the second half of Game 2 of the first round NBA playoff basketball series Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Milwaukee.The Pacers won 125-108 to tie the series 1-1. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Pascal Siakam leads resurgent Pacers offense in 125-108 victory that evens series with Bucks

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Timberwolves take 2-0 lead on Suns behind 25 points and ace defense from Jaden McDaniels

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Allen and the Cavaliers visit Orlando with 2-0 series lead

The Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference first round with a 2-0 lead in the series. The teams meet for the seventh time this season.

Nuggets take 2-0 lead into game 3 against the Lakers

The Denver Nuggets visit the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference first round with a 2-0 lead in the series. The teams meet for the sixth time this season.

New York takes 2-0 lead into game 3 against Philadelphia

The New York Knicks visit the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference first round with a 2-0 lead in the series. The teams meet for the seventh time this season.

Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard shoots past Indiana Pacers' Aaron Nesmith during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA playoff basketball game Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Bucks’ Damian Lillard has another fast start with 26 points in first half of Game 2 vs. Pacers

Milwaukee’s Damian Lillard had 26 points by halftime in the second game of the Bucks’ Eastern Conference playoff series against the Indiana Pacers.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley, front, shoots as Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen defends during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Suns guard Grayson Allen aggravates ankle injury vs. Timberwolves. Phoenix falls into 0-2 hole

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen appeared to aggravate the sprained right ankle he suffered in the playoff opener.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, right, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard defends during the second half in Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Rusty Kawhi Leonard returns to the Clippers’ lineup in 96-93 loss to Luka Doncic and the Mavericks

Kawhi Leonard had 15 points and seven rebounds in his return for the Los Angeles Clippers, but he couldn’t prevent their 96-93 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx minority owners Marc Lore, left, and Alex Rodriguez cheer as a call was overturned late in the fourth quarter of the team's NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, April 12, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Timberwolves dispute between Taylor and Lore, Rodriguez over ownership moves to mediation

The Minnesota Timberwolves ownership dispute is moving into mediation. The first session toward determining whether Glen Taylor will remain controlling owner or cede to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez has been scheduled for May 1, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey (0) gestures after making a 3-point basket during the second half of Game 2 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, Monday, April 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey edges Chicago’s Coby White, wins NBA’s Most Improved Player award

Tyrese Maxey was sixth in the Most Improved Player voting two years ago, a tribute to the jump he made between his first and second seasons in the NBA.

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts from the bench in front of Indiana Pacers' Obi Toppin during the first half of Game 1 of the NBA playoff basketball game Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo remains out for Game 2 of series against Pacers with calf strain

Giannis Antetokounmpo sat out Game 2 of the Milwaukee Bucks’ Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night because of a lingering left calf strain.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, left, defends as Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, right, drives toward the basket in the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Top-seeded Celtics, Thunder expecting to see different versions of Heat, Pelicans in Game 2s

The top two seeds in each conference had very different outings in their playoff openers. In the East, Boston mostly rolled through a Heat team missing Jimmy Butler.

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, right, talks to Tyrese Maxey, center, and Joel Embiid, left, during the second half of Game 2 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, Monday, April 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

NBA says Tyrese Maxey was fouled -- twice -- before turnover that led to Knicks’ go-ahead shot

Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice before his turnover that led to the go-ahead 3-pointer by Donte DiVincenzo in the New York Knicks’ victory over the 76ers in Game 2.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic reacts after a call during the second half in Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Monday, April 22, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Nikola Jokic’s brother reportedly involved in an altercation after the Nuggets beat the Lakers

The NBA and Denver police are looking into an incident in which a man reported to be one of the brothers of Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was seen punching a fan after the team’s buzzer-beating 101-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA playoffs.

Today in Sports - David Robinson scores 71 points to win the NBA regular season scoring title

Today in Sports, April 24 - David Robinson scores 71 points to win the NBA regular season scoring title

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) walks off the court after a loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Monday, April 22, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

LeBron James rants at NBA’s replay center for calls, Lakers lose on buzzer-beater, trail Denver 2-0

LeBron James’ anger boiled over after the Los Angeles Lakers’ latest loss to the Denver Nuggets. His anger wasn’t centered on the Lakers and blowing a 20-point lead in the second half or at Jamal Murray’s game-winning buzzer beater to give Denver a 101-99 win.

Boston takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Miami

The Boston Celtics host the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the series. The teams meet for the fifth time this season.

Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder host New Orleans with 1-0 series lead

The Oklahoma City Thunder host the New Orleans Pelicans in the Western Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the series.

New York Knicks' Isaiah Hartenstein, left, and Donte DiVincenzo, right, defend against Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) during the second half of Game 2 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Monday, April 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

76ers plan to file grievance about officiating during first two games of series against Knicks

A team spokesman says the Philadelphia 76ers plan to file a grievance related to the officiating during their series against the New York Knicks.

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) hits the game-winning basket against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the second half in Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Monday, April 22, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Jamal Murray sinks shot at buzzer to cap 20-point comeback and lead Nuggets past Lakers 101-99

Jamal Murray sank a 15-foot step-back jumper at the buzzer and the Denver Nuggets wiped out a 20-point second-half deficit to stun the Los Angeles Lakers 101-99 Monday night and take a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference playoff series.

Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey (0) looks to pass during the first half of Game 2 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks Monday, April 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Ailing Maxey nearly rallies 76ers before late turnover helps doom them in Game 2 loss to Knicks

Tyrese Maxey’s body was hurting and he was battling the chills on his off night in New York. He was dealing with a different kind of pain Monday.

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert, left, and Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) reach for the ball during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Monday, April 22, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Cavs take a 2-0 lead over the Magic

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 23 points, Jarrett Allen had 20 rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers outlasted the Orlando Magic 96-86 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round Eastern Conference series.

New York Knicks' Donte DiVincenzo (0) passes the ball to teammate Jalen Brunson during the second half of Game 2 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers Monday, April 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Donte DiVincenzo caps desperate rally with 3-pointer, Knicks beat 76ers 104-101 to take 2-0 lead

Donte DiVincenzo made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 13 seconds remaining after a desperate scramble, and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 104-101 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots against Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Monday, April 22, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Donovan Mitchell scores 23 as Cavaliers power to 96-86 win over Magic and 2-0 lead in series

Donovan Mitchell scored 23 points, Jarrett Allen had 20 rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers outlasted the Orlando Magic 96-86 to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round Eastern Conference series.

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs holds his knee after being injured during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Monday, April 22, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Orlando’s Jalen Suggs says he’s ready for Game 3 after shaking off knee injury in loss to Cavs

Jalen Suggs made a stunning comeback for Orlando in Game 2. The Magic need to make one of their own to save their season.

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts from the bench during the first half of Game 1 of the NBA playoff basketball game Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

No Giannis? No Leonard? No problem just yet for the Bucks and Clippers in the postseason

The Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers remain unsure when they’ll have their top player back on the floor.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) looks to shoot at the basket as Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) and forward Jayson Tatum (0) defend in the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Sports betting roundup: Bettors get in on the action as NBA and NHL playoffs start

It’s officially playoff time in the NBA and NHL and bettors around the country jumped right into the action. Home teams dominated in both leagues.

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Today in Sports, April 23 - Mary Keitany breaks Paula Radcliffe’s marathon world record with 3rd victory

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FILE - Sacramento Kings assistant coach Jordi Fernandez looks on, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in Denver. Fernandez was hired Monday, April 22, 2024 as coach of the Brooklyn Nets, who are looking to bounce back after missing the playoffs for the first time in six years. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Nets hire Jordi Fernandez as coach. Fernandez was Kings’ associate head coach for two years

Jordi Fernandez was hired as coach of the Brooklyn Nets, who are looking to bounce back after missing the playoffs for the first time in six years.

Antetokounmpo and the Bucks host Indiana with 1-0 series lead

The Milwaukee Bucks host the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the series. The teams meet for the seventh time this season.