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Edwards' 18th technical foul means another suspension, this time for Timberwolves' meaningful finale

Edwards' 18th technical foul means another suspension, this time for Timberwolves' meaningful finale

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Much of this season for the Minnesota Timberwolves has been harder than it needed to be, so it's fitting they might have to play their final game — which they need to win to improve their seed for the playoffs — without star Anthon
Jokic wraps up triple-double average for season, 3rd NBA player to achieve that feat

Jokic wraps up triple-double average for season, 3rd NBA player to achieve that feat

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic will average a triple-double for the season, making the Denver star the third player in NBA history to pull off such a feat.
Luka scores 39 points, Lakers wrap up Pacific title and No. 3 seed with win over resting Rockets

Luka scores 39 points, Lakers wrap up Pacific title and No. 3 seed with win over resting Rockets

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic had 39 points, eight rebounds and seven assists and the Los Angeles Lakers clinched the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 140-109 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night.
Clippers hold off Kings 101-100 to remain tied with Nuggets for No. 4 in tight Western Conference

Clippers hold off Kings 101-100 to remain tied with Nuggets for No. 4 in tight Western Conference

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — James Harden had 23 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 28 points and the Los Angeles Clippers held off a late flurry in the final two minutes and beat the Sacramento Kings 101-100 on Friday night.
Blowout Friday: NBA breaks record with 5 games decided by 30 or more points on the same day

Blowout Friday: NBA breaks record with 5 games decided by 30 or more points on the same day

For New Orleans, Charlotte, Washington and Utah, the seasons will end Sunday. That might not be soon enough.
Butler scores 24 points to lead Warriors in 103-86 rout of Trail Blazers

Butler scores 24 points to lead Warriors in 103-86 rout of Trail Blazers

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jimmy Butler III scored 24 points and the Golden State Warriors routed the Portland Trail Blazers 103-86 on Friday night, but did not clinch a playoff spot with one game remaining.
Jamal Murray and lethal 2-man game with Nikola Jokic returns for Denver just in time for playoffs

Jamal Murray and lethal 2-man game with Nikola Jokic returns for Denver just in time for playoffs

DENVER (AP) — Point guard Jamal Murray is back and so is the Denver Nuggets' lethal two-star game alongside Nikola Jokic just in time for the playoffs.
Ryan Dunn scores 26, Suns end 8-game losing streak with 117-98 win over Spurs in home finale

Ryan Dunn scores 26, Suns end 8-game losing streak with 117-98 win over Spurs in home finale

PHOENIX (AP) — Ryan Dunn scored 26 points, Bradley Beal added 21 and the Phoenix Suns ended an eight-game losing streak with a 117-98 win over the San Antonio Spurs in their home finale on Friday night.
Wiggins scores 35 points and Thunder roll over Jazz 145-111 for 31st road victory

Wiggins scores 35 points and Thunder roll over Jazz 145-111 for 31st road victory

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Aaron Wiggins scored 35 points and Isaiah Joe added 32 on a career-high 10 3-pointers to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 145-111 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night.
Garland scores 13 in fourth to rally Cavaliers past Knicks 108-102

Garland scores 13 in fourth to rally Cavaliers past Knicks 108-102

NEW YORK (AP) — Darius Garland scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers’ comeback from 23 points down for a 108-102 victory Friday night over the New York Knicks, who finished 0-8 against the top two teams in t