LeBron MVP talk fuels Cavaliers and Magic clash
Cleveland notes LeBron James remains league MVP front-runner as Orlando coach Stan Van Gundy predicts a long MVP run for James. Van Gundy highlights Dwight Howard's potential triple dominance while Cleveland rests key players ahead of the playoffs. O'Neal out with a thumb injury and James sidelined, the Cavaliers face an upcoming playoff stretch with adjustments and health in focus.
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Bulls edge Raptors lift in tight East playoff race
Derrick Rose scored 26 points as Chicago beat Toronto 104-88 to pull one game ahead of the Raptors for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot. Joakim Noah added 18 points with 19 rebounds and seven assists after returning from a foot injury.
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Sunday NBA Scores and Results
Sunday results show Portland over the Lakers 91-88. Chicago defeated Toronto 104-88, Miami topped New York 111-98, New Orleans beat Minnesota 114-86, Oklahoma City won 117-111, Golden State 120-88 over Portland, Houston 106-116 Phoenix, and more. Tonight’s schedule lists Orlando Indiana and other games with box details for Portland and LA Lakers.
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Cavaliers rest key players in loss to Magic
Cavaliers sat LeBron Williams and Antawn Jamison in the fourth quarter as Orlando pulled away for a 98-92 victory. Dwight Howard led the Magic with 22 points, 13 rebounds, and six blocks, while Jameer Nelson added 17 points and eight assists. Moon, Jamison, Hickson and M Williams contributed solid scoring for Cleveland, which finished the season finale with a disappointing loss.
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Cavaliers rest James as Bucks and Raptors fall further back
Cavaliers coach Mike Brown sat LeBron James late in the season as Toronto and Milwaukee suffered key injuries and slipped from playoff contention. Chris Bosh and Andrew Bogut were sidelined, altering race outlooks while Brown tests depth for the postseason. Van Gundy commented on the strategy and the impact on team momentum.
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Crosby 50 goals and Richard Trophy cap Penguins run
Sidney Crosby reached his first 50 goal season and tied for the Maurice Richard Trophy as the Penguins win 6-5 in overtime. Philadelphia clinched the No 7 seed and will face New Jersey in the opening round while Washington earned 121 points and starts against Montreal.
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Playoff matchups announced for Eastern and Western conferences
The bracket shows Washington facing Montreal in the East first round while New Jersey meets Philadelphia. Buffalo duels Boston and Pittsburgh faces Ottawa. In the West, San Jose plays Colorado, Chicago meets Nashville, Vancouver battles Los Angeles, and Phoenix challenges Detroit.
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