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Ja Morant ruled out of Grizzlies' game against the Thunder in NBA playoffs

Ja Morant ruled out of Grizzlies' game against the Thunder in NBA playoffs

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis guard Ja Morant will not play in Game 4 of the Grizzlies' series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday while still dealing with a hip contusion from Game 3 .
Cavs rule Darius Garland out for Game 3 against Heat with sprained toe

Cavs rule Darius Garland out for Game 3 against Heat with sprained toe

MIAMI (AP) — All-Star guard Darius Garland was ruled out by the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series Saturday against the Miami Heat because of a sprained left big toe.
NBA playoff guide: Who plays when, how to watch, what the odds are

NBA playoff guide: Who plays when, how to watch, what the odds are

Ja Morant is doubtful at best, and Memphis is on the brink of elimination. Oklahoma City can get to Round 2 with a win on Saturday, a day where four games are on the schedule but only one — the Thunder at Grizzlies matchup — could see an elimination.
Curry, Warriors will need others to step up if Butler misses Game 3 against Rockets

Curry, Warriors will need others to step up if Butler misses Game 3 against Rockets

HOUSTON (AP) — Jimmy Butler has repeatedly referred to Stephen Curry as Batman to his Robin.
Doncic struggles through stomach trouble on lackluster 17-point night as Lakers fall behind T-wolves

Doncic struggles through stomach trouble on lackluster 17-point night as Lakers fall behind T-wolves

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Last spring, Luka Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks past the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals with a series-ending victory at Target Center.

Celtics take 2-1 lead into game 4 against the Magic

Boston Celtics (61-21, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (41-41, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -7; over/under is 197.

Towns and the Knicks visit Detroit with 2-1 series lead

New York Knicks (51-31, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (44-38, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Sunday, 1 p.m.

Indiana visits Milwaukee with 2-1 series lead

Indiana Pacers (50-32, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (48-34, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Sunday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -4.5; over/under is 226.

Timberwolves take 2-1 lead into game 4 against the Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers (50-32, third in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Timberwolves -3.5; over/under is 209.
Wolves top Lakers 116-104 in Game 3 to take series lead behind both-ways standout Jaden McDaniels

Wolves top Lakers 116-104 in Game 3 to take series lead behind both-ways standout Jaden McDaniels

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves, with so many promising performances spoiled by late mistakes fresh in their memory bank, sure timed this strong finish well.