Basketball

MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler took a hard fall. Victor Oladipo took a harder one. And the Miami Heat still found a way to knock off the Milwaukee Bucks, reclaiming the lead in their Eastern Conference playoff series.

MIAMI (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo isn't ready to play, and the Milwaukee Bucks seem to not know when that status will change.

NEW YORK (AP) — All Joel Embiid could give the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday was encouragement. The NBA's leading scorer and MVP finalist couldn't play because of a sprained right knee, but still provided a presence for his team.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Phoenix' big three of Kevin Durant , Devin Booker and Chris Paul were all in go-mode. As a result, the scrappy and shorthanded Los Angeles Clippers are on the verge of going home for the summer.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Draymond Green is certain this is far from his last suspension, and he had some strong words for the NBA trying to make him an example of suspensions based on past behavior.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Denver Nuggets are poised for a long run this spring, the league's best shooting team with a clean bill of health that boasts, of course, the two-time reigning NBA MVP.

TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri didn’t see a lot to like this season as his team struggled to a .500 finish and a disappointing play-in defeat.

Sacramento Kings (48-34, third in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (44-38, sixth in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Warriors -7.

Denver Nuggets (53-29, first in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (42-40, eighth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Sunday, 9:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Timberwolves -3; over/under is 224.

Cleveland Cavaliers (51-31, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (47-35, fifth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Knicks -3; over/under is 206.