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* Pascal Siakam and Toronto cruise past Brooklyn in Game 3 to take 3-0 commanding series lead.

Raptors defeat Nets, 117-92.

TOR:
Pascal Siakam: 26 Pts. 8 Rebs. 5 Asts. 1 Stls.
Fred VanVleet: 22 Pts. 5 Rebs. 5 Asts. 1 Stls.
Serge Ibaka: 20 Pts. 13 Rebs. 2 Asts. 1 Stls.
Kyle Lowry: 11 Pts. 10 Rebs. 7 Asts. 3 Stls. 1 Blks.

BKN:
Tyler Johnson: 23 Pts. 1 Rebs. 3 Asts.
Caris LeVert: 15 Pts. 4 Rebs. 6 Asts. 2 Stls.
Chris Chiozza: 14 Pts. 1 Rebs. 3 Asts. 4 Stls.


* Rudy Gobert records a double-double, as Utah DEMORALIZES Denver in blowout Game 3 win. 

Jazz defeat Nuggets, 124-87.

DEN:
Nikola Jokic: 15 Pts. 5 Rebs. 6 Asts. 1 Blks.
Jamal Murray: 12 Pts. 5 Rebs. 6 Asts. 1 Stls. 1 Blks.
Bol Bol: 11 Pts. 2 Rebs. 1 Stls.

UTA:
Mike Conley: 27 Pts. 4 Asts. 1 Stls.
Rudy Gobert: 24 Pts. 14 Rebs. 1 Stls.
Donovan Mitchell: 20 Pts. 4 Rebs. 1 Asts. 1 Stls. 1 Blks.
Georges Niang: 16 Pts. 2 Rebs.
Jordan Clarkson: 11 Pts. 3 Rebs. 4 Asts. 2 Stls.


* Kemba Walker leads the way, as Boston takes a 3-0 commanding lead with Game 3 victory!

Celtics defeat Sixers, 102-94.

BOS:
Kemba Walker: 24 Pts. 8 Rebs. 4 Asts. 1 Stls. 1 Blks.
Jaylen Brown: 21 Pts. 7 Rebs. 3 Asts.
Jayson Tatum: 15 Pts. 6 Rebs. 1 Stls. 3 Blks.
Marcus Smart: 14 Pts. 8 Rebs. 3 Asts. 3 Stls.

PHI:
Joel Embiid: 30 Pts. 13 Rebs. 1 Asts. 1 Stls. 1 Blks.
Josh Richardson: 17 Pts. 3 Rebs. 3 Asts. 2 Stls. 2 Blks.
Shake Milton: 17 Pts. 6 Rebs. 3 Asts. 1 Stls.
Tobias Harris: 15 Pts. 15 Rebs. 4 Asts. 1 Stls. 1 Blks.


* Kawhi Leonard nearly gets a triple-double to secure a Game 3 win for the Clippers!

Clippers defeat Mavericks, 130-122.

LAC:
Kawhi Leonard: 36 Pts. 9 Rebs. 8 Asts. 2 Stls. 1 Blks.
Landry Shamet: 18 Pts. 3 Rebs. 1 Stls. 1 Blks.
Ivica Zubac: 15 Pts. 6 Rebs. 1 Blks.
Marcus Morris: 14 Pts. 8 Rebs. 2 Asts.
Montrezl Harrell: 13 Pts. 2 Rebs. 1 Blks.
Paul George: 11 Pts. 9 Rebs. 7 Asts. 2 Stls.  3/16 FG

DAL:
Kristaps Porzingis: 34 Pts. 13 Rebs. 1 Asts.
Seth Curry: 22 Pts. 3 Asts. 1 Stls.
Tim Hardaway Jr.: 22 Pts. 6 Rebs. 1 Asts.
Luka Doncic: 13 Pts. 10 Rebs. 10 Asts. 1 Stls. 1 Blks.


PLAYOFFS BRACKET:

West:
1. Lakers - 1
8. Blazers - 1

4. Rockets - 2
5. Thunder - 0

3. Nuggets - 1
6. Jazz - 2

2. Clippers - 2
7. Mavericks - 1

East:
1. Bucks - 1
8. Magic - 1

4. Pacers - 0
5. Heat - 2

3. Celtics - 3
6. 76ers - 0

2. Raptors - 3
7. Nets - 0

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Sunday, August 23 Schedule: 4 games
Game 3: Milwaukee at Orlando - 1 pm ET on TNT
Game 3: Indiana at Miami - 3:30 pm ET on TNT
Game 3: Houston at Oklahoma City - 6 pm ET on ESPN
Game 3: L.A. Lakers at Portland - 8:30 pm ET on ABC



DAILY INJURY UPDATES:

Milwaukee at Orlando:
MIL - Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) probable.
ORL - Aaron Gordon (hamstring) will not play.
ORL - Michael Carter-Williams (foot) will not play.
ORL - Mo Bamba (NWT) will not play.
ORL - Jonathan Isaac (knee) out for season.
ORL - Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) will not play.

Indiana at Miami:
IND - Domantas Sabonis (foot) will not play.
IND - Jeremy Lamb (knee) out for season.
MIA - Jae Crowder (ankle) questionable.
MIA - Derrick Jones Jr. (ankle) questionable.
MIA - KZ Okpala (personal) will not play.

Houston at Oklahoma City:
HOU - Russell Westbrook (quad) will not play.
HOU - Thabo Sefolosha (NWT) will not play.
HOU - Luc Mbah a Moute (knee) will not play.

L.A. Lakers at Portland:
LAL - LeBron James (groin) probable.
LAL - Anthony Davis (knee) probable.
LAL - Rajon Rondo (thumb) questionable.
LAL - Avery Bradley (NWT) will not play.
POR - Damian Lillard (finger) will play tonight.
POR - Zach Collins (ankle) out for season.
POR - Nassir Little (illness) will not play.
POR - Rodney Hood (Achilles) out for season.
POR - Trevor Ariza (NWT) will not play.

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* Giannis Antetokounmpo goes for 35 PTS on 12/14 FG, as Milwaukee CRUSHES Orlando in Game 3.

Bucks defeat Magic, 121-107.

MIL:
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 35 Pts. 11 Rebs. 7 Asts. 2 Stls. 1 Blks.
Khris Middleton: 17 Pts. 8 Rebs. 6 Asts. 1 Stls.
Brook Lopez: 16 Pts. 6 Rebs. 1 Stls.
Eric Bledsoe: 14 Pts. 5 Rebs. 8 Asts. 3 Stls.

ORL:
DJ Augustin: 24 Pts. 3 Rebs. 6 Asts.
Nikola Vucevic: 20 Pts. 5 Rebs. 2 Asts. 2 Stls.
Terrence Ross: 20 Pts. 1 Rebs. 1 Stls.
Evan Fournier: 13 Pts. 2 Rebs. 1 Stls.


* Despite a big game from Malcolm Brogdon, Miami comes out on top in Game 3 over Indiana behind Butler & Adebayo.

Heat defeat Pacers, 124-115.

IND:
Malcolm Brogdon: 34 Pts. 7 Rebs. 14 Asts. 2 Stls.
TJ Warren: 23 Pts. 6 Rebs. 1 Asts. 5 Stls. 1 Blks.
Victor Oladipo: 20 Pts. 4 Rebs. 1 Asts. 1 Stls.
Myles Turner: 15 Pts. 12 Rebs. 1 Asts. 3 Blks.

MIA:
Jimmy Butler: 27 Pts. 8 Rebs. 4 Asts. 3 Stls. 1 Blks.
Goran Dragic: 24 Pts. 2 Rebs. 6 Asts. 3 Stls.
Bam Adebayo: 22 Pts. 11 Rebs. 5 Asts. 1 Stls.
Tyler Herro: 20 Pts. 3 Rebs. 1 Asts.
Duncan Robinson: 15 Pts. 2 Rebs. 1 Asts. 1 Blks.


* LeBron & Davis come up HUGE and take over in the 2nd half to lead Lakers to a Game 3 victory!

Lakers defeat Blazers, 116-108.

LAL:
LeBron James: 38 Pts. 12 Rebs. 8 Asts. 2 Stls.
Anthony Davis: 29 Pts. 11 Rebs. 8 Asts. 2 Stls. 3 Blks.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: 13 Pts. 3 Rebs. 1 Asts.
Alex Caruso: 10 Pts. 4 Rebs. 7 Asts. 1 Blks.

POR:
Damian Lillard: 34 Pts. 5 Rebs. 7 Asts.
C.J. McCollum: 26 Pts. 8 Rebs. 4 Asts. 2 Stls. 1 Blks.
Carmelo Anthony: 20 Pts. 6 Rebs. 2 Asts. 4 Stls. 1 Blks.

* Dennis Schroder leads the way, as OKC takes down Houston in overtime in Game 3!

Thunder defeat Rockets, 119-107.

HOU:
James Harden: 38 Pts. 7 Rebs. 8 Asts. 1 Stls.
Jeff Green: 22 Pts. 7 Rebs. 2 Asts. 1 Stls. 1 Blks.
Eric Gordon: 18 Pts. 3 Rebs. 2 Asts. 1 Stls. 3 Blks.
Danuel House Jr.: 15 Pts. 10 Rebs. 1 Stls.

OKC:
Dennis Schroder: 29 Pts. 5 Rebs. 5 Asts. 2 Stls.
Chris Paul: 26 Pts. 6 Rebs. 5 Asts. 1 Stls.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 23 Pts. 7 Rebs. 6 Asts. 4 Stls. 1 Blks.
Danilo Gallinari: 20 Pts. 7 Rebs. 1 Asts. 1 Stls.


* PLAYOFFS BRACKET:

West:
1. Lakers - 2
8. Blazers - 1

4. Rockets - 2
5. Thunder - 1

3. Nuggets - 1
6. Jazz - 2

2. Clippers - 2
7. Mavericks - 1

East:
1. Bucks - 2
8. Magic - 1

4. Pacers - 0
5. Heat - 3

3. Celtics - 3
6. 76ers - 0

2. Raptors - 3
7. Nets - 0

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* Donovan Mitchell (51 PTS) & Jamal Murray (50 PTS) WENT AT IT, as Utah took the win in intense Game 4!

Jazz defeat Nuggets, 129-127.

DEN:
Jamal Murray: 50 Pts. 11 Rebs. 7 Asts. 1 Blks.
Nikola Jokic: 29 Pts. 7 Rebs. 6 Asts.
Paul Millsap: 16 Pts. 7 Rebs. 4 Asts. 2  Blks.
Jerami Grant: 12 Pts. 4 Rebs. 2 Asts.

UTA:
Donovan Mitchell: 51 Pts. 4 Rebs. 7 Asts.
Mike Conley: 26 Pts. 1 Rebs. 4 Asts. 2 Stls.
Jordan Clarkson: 24 Pts. 3 Rebs.
Rudy Gobert: 17 Pts. 11 Rebs. 1 Asts.

* Serge Ibaka grabs a double-double, as Toronto cruises in win over Brooklyn to advance to the semi-finals.

Raptors defeat Nets, 150-122.

TOR:
Norman Powell: 29 Pts. 5 Rebs. 1 Asts. 2 Stls. 1 Blks.
Serge Ibaka: 27 Pts. 15 Rebs. 2 Asts. 2 Blks.
Pascal Siakam: 20 Pts. 6 Rebs. 10 Asts. 2 Stls.
Terence Davis: 14 Pts. 4 Rebs. 2 Asts.

BKN:
Caris LeVert: 35 Pts. 6 Rebs. 6 Asts. 2 Stls.
Tyler Johnson: 13 Pts. 3 Rebs. 1 Asts.
Dznan Musa: 12 Pts. 1 Rebs. 1 Asts. 1 Stls.

* On a sore ankle, Luka Doncic's MONSTER triple-double & game-winning shot gives Dallas a Game 4 victory in overtime!

Mavericks defeat Clippers, 135-133.

LAC:
Lou Williams: 36 Pts. 4 Rebs. 5 Asts. 1 Stls.
Kawhi Leonard: 32 Pts. 9 Rebs. 4 Asts. 2 Stls. 1 Blks.
Ivica Zubac: 15 Pts. 4 Rebs. 1 Asts.
Reggie Jackson: 14 Pts. 4 Rebs. 2 Asts. 1 Stls.

DAL:
Luka Doncic: 43 Pts. 17 Rebs. 13 Asts. 2 Stls. 1 Blks.
Trey Burke: 25 Pts. 5 Rebs. 1 Asts. 2 Stls.
Tim Hardaway Jr.: 21 Pts. 5 Rebs. 1 Asts.
Seth Curry: 15 Pts. 1 Rebs. 1 Asts. 1 Stls.
Boban Marjanovic: 10 Pts. 7 Rebs.

* Kemba Walker & Jayson Tatum lead the way, as Boston completes a sweep of Philadelphia to advance to the semi-finals.

Celtics defeat Sixers, 110-106.

BOS:
Kemba Walker: 32 Pts. 4 Rebs. 4 Asts. 1 Stls. 2 Blks.
Jayson Tatum: 28 Pts. 15 Rebs. 4 Asts. 1 Stls. 2 Blks.
Jaylen Brown: 16 Pts. 5 Rebs. 2 Asts. 1 Stls.
Daniel Theis: 15 Pts. 4 Rebs. 2 Asts. 1 Blks.

PHI:
Joel Embiid: 30 Pts. 10 Rebs. 3 Stls. 2 Blks.
Tobias Harris: 20 Pts. 5 Rebs. 2 Asts.
Shake Milton: 14 Pts. 4 Rebs. 1 Stls.
Josh Richardson: 14 Pts. 3 Rebs. 5 Asts.
Al Horford: 12 Pts. 10 Rebs. 3 Asts. 1 Blks.



Tuesday, August 25 Schedule: 4 games
Game 4: Milwaukee at Orlando - 1:30 pm ET on NBATV
Game 4: Houston at Oklahoma City - 4 pm ET on TNT
Game 4: Miami at Indiana - 6:30 pm ET on TNT
Game 4: L.A. Lakers at Portland - 9 pm ET on TNT

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* Miami sends Indiana home with Game 4 victory to complete the sweep and advance to the semi-finals.

Heat defeat Pacers, 99-87.

IND:
Victor Oladipo: 25 Pts. 8 Rebs. 5 Asts. 5 Stls.
Myles Turner: 22 Pts. 14 Rebs. 1 Stls. 5 Blks.
TJ Warren: 21 Pts. 5 Rebs. 4 Asts.
Malcolm Brogdon: 13 Pts. 4 Rebs. 7 Asts. 1 Stls.

MIA:
Goran Dragic: 23 Pts. 5 Rebs. 3 Asts. 1 Stls.
Tyler Herro: 16 Pts. 5 Rebs. 4 Asts.
Bam Adebayo: 14 Pts. 19 Rebs. 6 Asts. 2 Stls. 1 Blks.
Kelly Olynyk: 11 Pts. 8 Rebs. 2 Asts.


* Dennis Schroder & Chris Paul come through late and hand Houston a Game 4 loss to tie the series!

Thunder defeat Rockets, 117-114.

HOU:
James Harden: 32 Pts. 6 Rebs. 14 Asts. 4 Stls.
Eric Gordon: 23 Pts. 1 Rebs. 3 Asts. 2 Stls.
Danuel House Jr.: 21 Pts. 6 Rebs. 1 Asts. 1 Stls.
Robert Covington: 14 Pts. 6 Rebs. 1 Asts. 2 Blks.

OKC:
Dennis Schroder: 30 Pts. 1 Rebs. 3 Asts.
Chris Paul: 26 Pts. 6 Rebs. 3 Asts. 3 Stls.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 18 Pts. 12 Rebs. 6 Asts.
Steven Adams: 12 Pts. 8 Rebs. 1 Asts.


* Giannis Antetokounmpo nearly gets a triple-double to help Milwaukee grab a Game 4 win over Orlando!

Bucks defeat Magic, 121-106.

MIL:
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 31 Pts. 15 Rebs. 8 Asts. 1 Blks.
Khris Middleton: 21 Pts. 10 Rebs. 3 Asts.
Wesley Matthews: 12 Pts. 2 Rebs. 3 Asts.
Brook Lopez: 10 Pts. 2 Rebs. 1 Asts. 2 Stls. 3 Blks.

ORL:
Nikola Vucevic: 31 Pts. 11 Rebs. 7 Asts. 2 Blks.
Terrence Ross: 19 Pts. 8 Rebs. 1 Asts.
Markelle Fultz: 15 Pts. 5 Rebs. 7 Asts. 2 Stls. 
Evan Fournier: 12 Pts. 8 Rebs. 3 Asts. 1 Stls. 2 Blks.


* Lakers DOMINATE from start to finish behind LeBron James to take Game 4 victory!

Lakers defeat Blazers, 135-115.

LAL:
LeBron James: 30 Pts. 6 Rebs. 10 Asts. 1 Blks.
Kyle Kuzma: 18 Pts. 2 Rebs. 2 Asts.
Anthony Davis: 18 Pts. 5 Rebs. 5 Asts. 1 Stls. 2 Blks.
Danny Green: 14 Pts. 4 Rebs. 1 Asts. 1 Stls. 2 Blks.
Dwight Howard: 13 Pts. 8 Rebs. 2 Asts.

POR:
Jusuf Nurkic: 20 Pts. 13 Rebs. 4 Asts. 1 Stls.
C.J. McCollum: 18 Pts. 5 Rebs. 2 Asts. 2 Stls. 1 Blks.
Carmelo Anthony: 16 Pts. 2 Rebs. 1 Asts.
Gary Trent Jr.: 13 Pts. 1 Rebs. 1 Asts.
Damian Lillard: 11 Pts. 1 Rebs. 4 Asts. 1 Stls.


* PLAYOFFS BRACKET:

West:
1. Lakers - 3
8. Blazers - 1

4. Rockets - 2
5. Thunder - 2

3. Nuggets - 1
6. Jazz - 3

2. Clippers - 2
7. Mavericks - 2

East:
1. Bucks - 3
8. Magic - 1

4. Pacers - 0
5. HEAT - 4

3. CELTICS - 4
6. 76ers - 0

2. RAPTORS - 4
7. Nets - 0

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NEWS :



* Nick Nurse has been named 2019-2020 Coach of the Year.



* After seven seasons, the Philadelphia 76ers have fired coach Brett Brown on Monday, sources tell Adrian Wojnarowski.

Potential candidates to replace Brown are Clippers assistant coach Ty Lue and Villanova head coach Jay Wright.



* Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor in advanced talks to sell the franchise to group led by former Memphis Grizzlies minority owner Daniel E. Straus.







* Wednesday, August 26 Schedule: 2 games

Game 5: Utah at Denver - 6:30 pm ET on TNT

Game 5: Dallas at L.A. Clippers - 9 pm ET on TNT

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* Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named 2019-2020 Defensive Player of the Year!


* Jamal Murray's 2nd half explosion helps Denver keep its season alive with Game 5 victory.

Nuggets defeat Jazz, 117-107.

UTA:
Donovan Mitchell: 30 Pts. 2 Rebs. 5 Asts. 1 Stls.
Mike Conley: 17 Pts. 4 Rebs. 4 Asts. 1 Stls.
Jordan Clarkson: 17 Pts. 3 Rebs. 2 Asts.
Joe Ingles: 13 Pts. 3 Rebs. 3 Asts. 2 Stls.

DEN:
Jamal Murray: 42 Pts. 8 Rebs. 8 Asts. 1 Stls.
Nikola Jokic: 31 Pts. 6 Rebs. 4 Asts. 1 Blks.
Michael Porter Jr.: 15 Pts. 5 Rebs. 1 Asts. 1 Stls. 1 Blks.
Jerami Grant: 13 Pts. 6 Rebs. 1 Asts. 1 Stls.


* Paul George bounces back to put up 35 POINTS in Clippers' HUGE blowout victory in Game 5!

Clippers defeat Mavericks, 154-111.

DAL:
Luka Doncic: 22 Pts. 8 Rebs. 4 Asts. 1 Blks.
Tim Hardaway Jr.: 19 Pts. 1 Rebs. 3 Asts.
Trey Burke: 15 Pts. 1 Rebs. 2 Asts. 1 Stls.
Maxi Kleber: 12 Pts. 4 Rebs. 1 Asts. 1 Stls. 2 Blks.

LAC:
Paul George: 35 Pts. 3 Rebs. 2 Asts.
Kawhi Leonard: 32 Pts. 7 Rebs. 4 Asts. 1 Stls. 1 Blks.
Montrezl Harrell: 19 Pts. 11 Rebs. 1 Asts. 1 Blks.
Marcus Morris: 12 Pts. 6 Rebs. 4 Asts. 1 Stls.


* PLAYOFFS BRACKET:

West:
1. Lakers - 3
8. Blazers - 1

4. Rockets - 2
5. Thunder - 2

3. Nuggets - 2
6. Jazz - 3

2. Clippers - 3
7. Mavericks - 2

East:
1. Bucks - 3
8. Magic - 1

4. Pacers - 0
5. HEAT - 4

3. CELTICS - 4
6. 76ers - 0

2. RAPTORS - 4
7. Nets - 0



* Thursday, August 27 Schedule: 3 games
Game 5: Orlando at Milwaukee - 4 pm ET on NBATV
Game 5: Oklahoma City at Houston - 6:30 pm ET on TNT
Game 5: Portland at L.A. Lakers - 9 pm ET on TNT

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NEWS :

* The Milwaukee Bucks have decided to boycott Game 5.
Game 5 will not be played!

* Thunder and Rockets are boycotting Game 5 as well.

* The Lakers and Trail Blazers are sitting Game 5 of series.
All three NBA games today will not be played as players sit in wake of Jacob Blake shooting.

* The Lakers and Clippers have voted to boycott the NBA season. Most other teams voted to continue.
Lebron James has exited the meeting.

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Bubble NEWS :

* The Indiana Pacers have fired coach Nate McMillan.

* The Lakers and Clippers have voted to boycott the NBA season. Most other teams voted to continue.

 * Michael Jordan has taken a strong position to help owners see different point of views: 'He isn't just speaking as an owner, or even a player...he's speaking as a black man.' 🐐

* When executive director of the players union, Michele Roberts asked to 'take the mic' and speak about financial ramifications an Orlando exit would cause, Beverley rudely interrupted her numerous times ("I pay your salary!") to a point that Chris Paul had to step in.

* While Trump blasted the NBA over its bad ratings, saying it has become a “political organization”, Joe Biden showed his support for the entire NBA.

* Stan Van Gundy:
"NBA players protesting racial injustice seems to have motivated many Twitter followers to take an interest in human rights in China. I am sure those who use China to criticize NBA players are working tirelessly and giving generously to further the cause of human rights in China."

* Head Coaches and executives from Cleveland’s three major professional sports teams, the Cavaliers, Browns and Indians, are forming a sports alliance to develop a sustainable and direct strategy to address social injustice facing the city of Cleveland and all Northeast Ohio.

* Doc Rivers told the players 'your power is your talent, and guys should stay and play'.

* The last time NBA playoff games were postponed:

-In LA, in 1992, when the Rodney King riots raged.

-In 1968, in the days after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King.

* Former president, Barack Obama stands with the NBA and WBNA!


*The NBA's players have decided to resume the playoffs.

* The NBA just announced games are officially resuming tomorrow.

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* The Mavericks announce that Kristaps Porzingis has been playing with a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee and have ruled him out for the remainder of their first-round series against the Clippers.

* According to Stephen A. Smith, the younger players were “turned off” by LeBron James in the players meeting, because he came across like he was above everyone else.

* When executive director of the players union, Michele Roberts asked to 'take the mic' and speak about financial ramifications an Orlando exit would cause, Beverley rudely interrupted her numerous times ("I pay your salary!") to a point that Chris Paul had to step in.

* Sports bookie DraftKings is planning to donate 100% of percent of its profits from this weekend's NBA and WNBA daily fantasy contests to a charity involved with combating racial injustice. ✊🏿🙏

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NBA Weekend Playoff Schedule (all ET):

Saturday
• Orlando - Milwaukee (3:30 PM)
• Oklahoma City - Houston (6:30 PM)
• Portland - LA Lakers (9 PM)

Sunday
• Boston - Toronto (1 PM)
• LA Clippers - Dallas (3:30 PM)
• Denver - Utah (8:30 PM)

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Updates :

* Former All-Star Cliff Robinson has died.

* Brooklyn Nets' Owner Joe Tsai pledges $50 million to Brooklyn's Black Community.


Giannis Antetokounmpo's double-double moves Milwaukee past Orlando with Game 5 victory!
Bucks defeat Magic, 118-104.
ORL:
Nikola Vucevic: 22 Pts. 15 Rebs. 5 Asts. 1 Stls.
Evan Fournier: 18 Pts. 2 Rebs. 3 Asts. 1 Blks.
D.J. Augustin: 15 Pts. 1 Rebs. 3 Asts.
Markelle Fultz: 14 Pts. 1 Rebs. 5 Asts. 1 Blks.
Terrence Ross: 13 Pts. 6 Rebs. 2 Asts. 1 Stls.
MIL:
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 28 Pts. 17 Rebs. 3 Asts. 1 Blks.
Khris Middleton: 21 Pts. 10 Rebs. 7 Asts. 1 Stls.
Brook Lopez: 16 Pts. 7 Rebs. 1 Asts. 1 Stls. 1 Blks.
Marvin Williams: 12 Pts. 7 Rebs. 1 Blks.


James Harden's 31 POINTS lead Houston to a BLOWOUT victory over OKC in Game 5!
Rockets defeat Thunder, 114-80.
OKC:
Dennis Schroder: 19 Pts. 1 Rebs. 1 Asts. 1 Stls. 1 Blks.
Chris Paul: 16 Pts. 6 Rebs. 3 Asts. 1 Blks.
Steven Adams: 12 Pts. 14 Rebs.
HOU:
James Harden: 31 Pts. 2 Rebs. 5 Asts. 1 Stls. 1 Blks.
Robert Covington: 22 Pts. 7 Rebs. 3 Asts. 3 Stls.
Eric Gordon: 20 Pts. 4 Rebs. 3 Asts. 2 Stls.


Anthony Davis & LeBron James lead the charge to help Lakers get Game 5 victory to advance to the semi-finals! The Lakers defeat Portland to secure their first NBAPlayoffs series win since 2012.
Lakers defeat Blazers, 131-122.
POR:
C.J. McCollum: 36 Pts. 6 Rebs. 7 Asts. 1 Stls.
Carmelo Anthony: 27 Pts. 7 Rebs. 1 Asts.
Jusuf Nurkic: 16 Pts. 10 Rebs. 6 Asts. 5 Stls. 1 Blks.
Gary Trent Jr.: 16 Pts. 4 Rebs. 2 Asts. 2 Stls.
LAL:
Anthony Davis: 43 Pts. 9 Rebs. 4 Asts. 1 Stls.
LeBron James: 36 Pts. 10 Rebs. 10 Asts. 1 Stls. 1 Blks.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: 14 Pts. 5 Asts. 3 Stls.
Dwight Howard: 11 Pts. 6 Rebs.



PLAYOFFS BRACKET:

West:
1. LAKERS - 4
8. Blazers - 1
4. Rockets - 3
5. Thunder - 2
3. Nuggets - 2
6. Jazz - 3
2. Clippers - 3
7. Mavericks - 2
East:
1. BUCKS - 4
8. Magic - 1
4. Pacers - 0
5. HEAT - 4
3. CELTICS - 4
6. 76ers - 0
2. RAPTORS - 4
7. Nets - 0

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Boston DOMINATES in Game 1 in convincing victory over Toronto behind balanced
scoring.
Celtics defeat Raptors, 112-94.
BOS:
Jayson Tatum: 21 Pts. 9 Rebs. 2 Asts. 1 Stls.
Marcus Smart: 21 Pts. 6 Rebs. 4 Asts. 1 Stls.
Kemba Walker: 18 Pts. 3 Rebs. 10 Asts. 1 Stls.
Jaylen Brown: 17 Pts. 5 Rebs. 4 Asts.
Daniel Theis: 13 Pts. 15 Rebs. 1 Asts. 1 Stls. 2 Blks.
TOR:
Kyle Lowry: 17 Pts. 6 Rebs. 8 Asts. 1 Stls.
Serge Ibaka: 15 Pts. 9 Rebs. 1 Asts.
OG Anunoby: 12 Pts. 7 Rebs. 2 Blks.


Kawhi Leonard FILLS up the stat sheet, as Clippers hold off Dallas in Game 6 to
advance to the semi-finals!
Clippers defeat Mavericks, 111-97.
LAC:
Kawhi Leonard: 33 Pts. 14 Rebs. 7 Asts. 5 Stls.
Paul George: 15 Pts. 9 Rebs. 7 Asts.
Ivica Zubac: 15 Pts. 11 Rebs.
DAL:
Luka Doncic: 38 Pts. 9 Rebs. 9 Asts. 1 Stls.
Dorian Finney-Smith: 16 Pts. 6 Rebs. 4 Asts.
Tim Hardaway Jr.: 10 Pts. 1 Rebs. 1 Asts.


Jamal Murray & Donovan Mitchell have another AMAZING duel, as Denver forces a Game 7 with HUGE Game 6 win! 🔥
Nuggets defeat Jazz, 119-107.
DEN:
Jamal Murray: 50 Pts. 5 Rebs. 6 Asts.
Nikola Jokic: 22 Pts. 4 Rebs. 9 Asts. 3 Stls.
Jerami Grant: 18 Pts. 1 Rebs. 2 Blks.
UTA:
Donovan Mitchell: 44 Pts. 6 Rebs. 5 Asts. 3 Stls.
Mike Conley: 21 Pts. 5 Rebs. 6 Asts.
Jordan Clarkson: 11 Pts. 4 Rebs. 2 Asts. 2 Stls.




PLAYOFFS BRACKET:

PLAYOFFS BRACKET:
West:
1. LAKERS - 4
8. Blazers - 1
4. Rockets - 3
5. Thunder - 2
3. Nuggets - 3
6. Jazz - 3
2. CLIPPERS- 4
7. Mavericks - 2
East (Semis):
1. Bucks - 0
5. Heat - 0
3. Celtics - 1
2. Raptors - 0

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* Brandon Ingram has been named 2019-2020 Most Improved Player.


* Jayson Tatum scores 34 PTS & Marcus Smart catches fire in the 4th, as Boston takes Game 2 over Toronto!

Celtics defeat Raptors, 102-99.

BOS:
Jayson Tatum: 34 Pts. 8 Rebs. 6 Asts. 1 Stls.
Marcus Smart: 19 Pts. 3 Rebs. 1 Asts. 1 Blks.
Kemba Walker: 17 Pts. 6 Rebs. 4 Asts.
Jaylen Brown: 16 Pts. 8 Rebs. 2 Asts. 3 Stls. 2 Blks.

TOR:
OG Anunoby: 20 Pts. 7 Rebs. 1 Stls.
Fred VanVleet: 19 Pts. 5 Rebs. 7 Asts. 1 Stls. 1 Blks.
Pascal Siakam: 17 Pts. 8 Rebs. 6 Asts. 3 Stls. 1 Blks.
Serge Ibaka: 17 Pts. 9 Rebs. 2 Asts. 2 Blks.
Kyle Lowry: 16 Pts. 5 Rebs. 7 Asts. 4 Stls. 1 Blks.


* Nikola Jokic's HUGE double-double helps Denver win in intense Game 7 to advance to semi-finals.

Nuggets defeat Jazz, 80-78. 

UTA:
Donovan Mitchell: 22 Pts. 9 Rebs. 1 Asts. 1 Blks.
Rudy Gobert: 19 Pts. 18 Rebs. 2 Blks.
Jordan Clarkson: 10 Pts. 3 Rebs. 1 Asts. 1 Stls.

DEN:
Nikola Jokic: 30 Pts. 14 Rebs. 4 Asts.
Jamal Murray: 17 Pts. 2 Rebs. 4 Asts. 1 Stls.
Michael Porter Jr.: 10 Pts. 9 Rebs. 2 Asts. 2 Stls.



PLAYOFFS BRACKET:

West: 1st Round
1. LAKERS - 4
8. Blazers - 1

4. Rockets - 3
5. Thunder - 3

3. NUGGETS - 4
6. Jazz - 3

2. CLIPPERS- 4
7. Mavericks - 2

East: Semi-Finals
1. Bucks - 0
5. Heat - 1

3. Celtics - 2
2. Raptors - 0

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Goran Dragic and the Heat shock Milwaukee, taking Game 2 and a 2-0 series lead!
Heat defeat Bucks, 116-114.
MIA:
Goran Dragic: 23 Pts. 5 Rebs. 4 Asts. 2 Stls.
Tyler Herro: 17 Pts. 5 Rebs. 4 Asts.
Jae Crowder: 16 Pts. 6 Rebs. 2 Asts. 2 Stls.
Bam Adebayo: 15 Pts. 9 Rebs. 3 Asts. 1 Stls.
Duncan Robinson: 13 Pts. 3 Rebs. 2 Stls.
Jimmy Butler: 13 Pts. 3 Rebs. 6 Asts. 3 Stls.
MIL:
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 29 Pts. 14 Rebs. 3 Asts. 1 Blks.
Khris Middleton: 23 Pts. 6 Rebs. 8 Asts.
Eric Bledsoe: 16 Pts. 7 Rebs. 2 Asts.
Brook Lopez: 16 Pts. 7 Rebs. 1 Stls. 1 Blks.
George Hill: 14 Pts. 3 Rebs. 1 Asts. 1 Stls.



Robert Covington FILLS UP the stat sheet, as Houston escapes with a close win in Game 7 to advance to the semi-finals!
Rockets defeat Thunder, 104-102.
OKC:
Luguentz Dort: 30 Pts. 4 Rebs. 1 Asts. 1 Blks.
Chris Paul: 19 Pts. 11 Rebs. 12 Asts. 2 Stls.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 19 Pts. 3 Rebs. 4 Asts. 2 Stls.
Dennis Schroder: 12 Pts. 6 Rebs. 5 Asts.
Steven Adams: 10 Pts. 9 Rebs. 2 Stls. 1 Blks.
HOU:
Robert Covington: 21 Pts. 10 Rebs. 2 Asts. 3 Stls. 3 Blks.
Eric Gordon: 21 Pts. 3 Rebs. 2 Asts. 1 Stls. 1 Blks.
Russell Westbrook: 20 Pts. 9 Rebs. 2 Asts.
James Harden: 17 Pts. 3 Rebs. 9 Asts. 2 Stls. 2 Blks.
Jeff Green: 13 Pts. 3 Rebs. 1 Asts.



PLAYOFFS BRACKET:
West: Semi-Finals
1. Lakers - 0
4. Rockets - 0
3. Nuggets - 0
2. Clippers - 0
East: Semi-Finals
1. Bucks - 0
5. Heat - 2
3. Celtics - 2
2. Raptors - 0