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Detroit Pistons forward Troy Brown Jr. (7) looks to pass the ball as Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy, left, and forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper (18) defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 12, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Pistons plan to hire head of basketball operations after finishing with NBA’s worst record again

The Detroit Pistons are looking for new leadership after finishing with the NBA’s worst record for the second straight year.
 
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) drives on Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Sunday, April 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Hawks’ Trae Young says he feels better after late-season warmup for play-in game versus Bulls

 
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Friday, April 12, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Zion Williamson, at long last, set to suit up for the Pelicans in the NBA postseason

 
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James acknowledges cheers from the crowd as he heads to the bench late in the fourth quarter of the team's NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, March 31, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/John Munson)

NBA average attendance was 18,322 this season. League says 71% of games were sellouts

 
FILE - Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) drives past New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in New York. LaMelo Ball is once again contemplating wearing ankle braces if it means staying on the court. Ball has been limited to 58 games the past two seasons due to ankle issues and hasn’t played for the Charlotte Hornets since Jan. 26. The 2022 All-Star point guard knows that needs to change. “I’m going to see over the summer, try some stuff,” Ball said of the protective braces.(AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

LaMelo Ball again considering ankle braces after injuries limited him to 58 games over two seasons

 

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76ers meet the Heat for play-in game

The Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat square off for the NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament. The winner claims the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs.
 

Bulls square off against the Hawks for play-in game

The Chicago Bulls and the Atlanta Hawks take the court in the NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament. The winner moves on in the tournament to play for the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs.
 

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Tuesday’s Time Schedule
 
Scottie Scheffler speaks after winning the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Sports betting roundup: Scottie Scheffler was a popular pick at the Masters, and then he won

Scottie Scheffler was the most popular golfer at BetMGM Sportsbook going into the Masters and he came through by winning the tournament by four shots.
 
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates with forward Rui Hachimura (28) after being fouled in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Sunday, April 14, 2024. The Lakers won 124-108. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

NBA Play-In Game Preview: West games on Tuesday. East games on Wednesday. Eliminations on Friday

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are back in the play-in tournament. So is Stephen Curry, as he and Golden State will be fighting for their season.
 

Today in Sports - Washington Wizards’ Michael Jordan plays his final NBA game

Today in Sports, April 16 - Washington Wizards’ Michael Jordan plays his final NBA game
 
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) grabs a rebound next to Milwaukee Bucks forward Chris Livingston (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 12, 2024, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

Key moments of the NBA season, from the championship rings to the postseason field being set

A look at some of the key moments in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
 

Kings take on the Warriors for play-in game

The Sacramento Kings and the Golden State Warriors hit the court for the NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament.
 

New Orleans and Los Angeles square off for play-in game

The New Orleans Pelicans and the Los Angeles Lakers hit the court for the NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament.
 
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, April 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Inside the NBA numbers: Lots of comebacks, no home-court edge, 3s went up, scoring went down

It was the year of the comeback in the NBA. Teams rallied from at least 20 points down to win on 38 occasions in the regular season that concluded Sunday, by far the most in NBA history.
 
Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard, left, drives against Washington Wizards guard Jared Butler, front right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Payton Pritchard scores career-high 38 as Celtics beat Wizards 132-122

BOSTON (AP) — Payton Pritchard scored a career-high 38 points and the NBA-best Boston Celtics rested their entire starting lineup in a 132-122 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday in the teams’ regular-season finale.
 
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, April 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

LeBron James’ triple-double lifts Lakers over Pelicans and into a play-in rematch with New Orleans

LeBron James had 28 points, 17 assists, 11 rebounds and five steals, and the Los Angeles Lakers claimed the eighth seed in the Western Conference with a 124-108 victory over New Orleans that dropped the Pelicans out of a coveted top-six seeding.
 
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson, front left, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Defending champion Nuggets finish second in West, beating Grizzlies 126-111

Jamal Murray scored 21 points, Nikola Jokic had 15 points and 15 rebounds, and the defending champion Denver Nuggets secured the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference with a 126-111 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
 
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) works around Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels as forward Drew Eubanks (14) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Suns skip play-in by toppling T-wolves 125-106 to set up 1st-round rematch

Bradley Beal scored 36 points on 6-for-6 shooting from 3-point range and the Phoenix Suns beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 125-106 to stay out of the play-in tournament and set up a rematch in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
 
Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis (23) reacts after scoring a 3-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Sacramento, Calif., Sunday, April 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Randall Benton)

The Kings beat the Blazers 121-82 in regular season finale to earn at least 1 more home game

De’Aaron Fox scored 24 points and the Sacramento Kings assured themselves of at least one more home game by beating the Portland Trail Blazers 121-82 in the regular season finale.
 
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) reacts after making a three-point basket against the Utah Jazz during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Sunday, April 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Without Curry, Green, the Warriors beat the Jazz 123-116 and wind up with the 10th seed in the West

Klay Thompson scored 25 points with six 3-pointers, Andrew Wiggins added 19 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Utah Jazz 123-116 in the regular-season finale and wound up with the 10th spot in the Western Conference.
 
Oklahoma CIty Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, left, looks for an opening past Dallas Mavericks gurd Jaden Hardy, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips)

Thunder rout Mavericks 135-86 to take the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 points in one half of action, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the depleted Dallas Mavericks 135-86 to earn the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference playoffs.
 
Detroit Piston guard Marcus Sasser, left, looks to pass against San Antonio Spurs forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 14, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)

Short-handed Spurs topple injury-depleted Pistons 123-95 to close disappointing seasons

Sandro Mamukelashvili had 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs routed the Detroit Pistons 123-95 on Sunday to close disappointing seasons for both franchises.
 
Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson, right, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Rockets beat playoff-bound Clippers 116-105 to salvage a .500 season. Kawhi Leonard still out for LA

Cam Whitmore scored 21 points and the Houston Rockets beat the playoff-bound Los Angeles Clippers 116-105 to salvage a .500 season.
 
Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford directs his team during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Sunday, April 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Steve Clifford ends Hornets coaching tenure as winningest coach in franchise history

Steve Clifford has ended his Charlotte coaching tenure as the winningest coach in franchise history. Clifford expects to remain with the franchise as an advisor.
 
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives between Chicago Bulls guards DeMar DeRozan (11) and Dalen Terry (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/John Munson)

Brunson carries Knicks into No. 2 seed in Eastern Conference, scores 40 points in OT win over Bulls

Jalen Brunson capped one of the best regular seasons in franchise history with his 11th 40-point game, carrying the New York Knicks into the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 120-119 overtime victory over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday.
 
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) shoots over Atlanta Hawks forward Bruno Fernando (24) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Sunday, April 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Myles Turner scores 31, Pacers avoid play-in tournament with 157-115 rout of Hawks

Myles Turner had 31 points and Pascal Siakam scored 28 as the Indiana Pacers beat the Atlanta Hawks 157-115 and avoided falling into the play-in tournament.
 
Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley (21) passes the ball as he is defended by Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, center, and forward Jonathan Isaac (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Magic beat Bucks 113-88 to finish fifth in East, will play Cavaliers in first round of playoffs

Paolo Banchero scored 26 points, Franz Wagner added 25 and Jonathan Isaac headed a shutdown defensive effort in his second start of the season for the Orlando Magic, who secured the No. 5 spot in the Eastern Conference with a 113-88 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
 
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra gestures during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

The NBA play-in games are set. It’ll be Heat-76ers, Hawks-Bulls, Lakers-Pelicans and Warriors-Kings

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are staying in New Orleans for a couple more days. Stephen Curry and Golden State will head back to Sacramento to face elimination again.
 
Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey, left, drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets' Noah Clowney, center, and Jalen Wilson, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 107-86. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Joel Embiid sits out as 76ers zip past Nets 107-86. Philly will face Miami in the play-in tournament

Tyrese Maxey scored 26 points for a Philadelphia 76ers team that played without Joel Embiid and earned a spot in the play-in tournament with a 107-86 win over the Brooklyn Nets with playoff seeding at stake on Sunday.
 
Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) drives toward the basket past Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (8) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Payton Pritchard scores career-high 38 points in Celtics’ 132-122 win over Wizards

Payton Pritchard scored a career-high 38 points and the NBA-best Boston Celtics rested their entire starting lineup in a 132-122 victory over the Washington Wizards in the teams’ season finale.
 
Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford, right, talks with Marques Bolden (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Sunday, April 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Steve Clifford wins final game as Charlotte coach, Hornets beat playoff-bound Cavaliers 120-110

Nick Smith Jr. scored a season-high 24 points and Steve Clifford won his coaching farewell as the Charlotte Hornets rallied to beat the playoff-bound Cleveland Cavaliers 120-110.
 
Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) reacts after being fouled by Toronto Raptors forward Garrett Temple (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Heat tune up for postseason by topping Raptors 118-103 in regular-season finale

Thomas Bryant scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 18 points and the Miami Heat tuned up for a trip to the play-in tournament by beating the Toronto Raptors 118-103.
 
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) is defended by Orlando Magic center Moritz Wagner (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Pelicans wing Brandon Ingram returns from a knee injury in regular-season finale against the Lakers

New Orleans Pelicans coach Willie Green says high-scoring wing Brandon Ingram is returning for the club’s regular season finale against the Los Angeles Lakers.
 
Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, left, looks to make his move against Orlando Magic's Jonathan Isaac, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 125-113. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

76ers play their season finale without All-Star center Joel Embiid because of a knee injury

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid sat out the regular-season finale against Brooklyn after he tweaked his surgically repaired left knee in a game last week.
 
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