Basketball

Thornton, Burton, Billings have double-doubles as Valkyries beat Aces to snap 4-game skid

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kayla Thornton had 22 points and 11 rebounds, Veronica Burton and Monique Billings also had double-doubles and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Las Vegas Aces 95-68 on Saturday to snap a four-game losing streak.

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O Canada: Finals matchup between Olympic teammates Gilgeous-Alexander and Nembhard getting attention

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The NBA Finals. East vs. West. Indiana vs. Oklahoma City. Canada vs. ...

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Grizzlies' Zach Edey will have surgery after re-spraining his left ankle

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey has sprained his left ankle again and the team said Saturday that the All-Rookie team selection will need surgery.

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The Thunder have been exceptional after losses all season. The Pacers know what awaits in Game 2

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — When the Oklahoma City Thunder get hit, they tend to hit back. Immediately, too. Everybody knows what probably is coming in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night.

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Pacers take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Thunder

Indiana Pacers (50-32, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Sunday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -11; over/under is 227.

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Mabrey's 34 points, Charles' late surge lift Sun to first home win

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NBA's talks about new league in Europe are continuing, though the process remains in early stages

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The NBA's talks with FIBA and other entities about the process of adding a new league in Europe are continuing, Commissioner Adam Silver said, though he noted that it may take at least a couple more years to turn the ideas into r

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Aces, BetMGM Sportsbook team up: What this means for the WNBA

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The announcement last week was made in true Las Vegas fashion, boldly and loudly in the heart of the Strip.

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Thunder collapse late as Haliburton's buzzer-beater lifts Pacers to Game 1 win

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Things were going as expected for the heavily favored Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. They forced the normally efficient Indiana Pacers into 19 turnovers in the first half to lead by 12 at the break.

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The Comeback Playoffs: There have been 10 rallies from 15 points or more down in this NBA postseason

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Welcome to the Comeback Playoffs, led by the Indiana Pacers. Indiana's rally from 15 points down in Game 1 of the NBA Finals was the 10th such comeback — from 15 or more — in this season's playoffs.

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