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Former LSU forward Fudge transfers to Florida, joins Golden
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mon,04/18/22-12:12PM , 1,263 Reads
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Former LSU forward Alex Fudge transferred to Florida on Monday, becoming another key building block for new coach Todd Golden.
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Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) and Miami Heat guard Duncan Robinson go for a loose ball during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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For some, Game 2s in NBA playoffs provide bounce-back chance
By TIM REYNOLDS - AP Basketball Writer
Mon,04/18/22-9:35AM , 1,392 Reads
Duncan Robinson made eight 3-pointers for Miami. Jonas Valanciunas grabbed 25 rebounds for New Orleans. Anthony Edwards scored 36 points for Minnesota in his playoff debut. Phoenix’s Chris Paul became the oldest player in postseason history with a 30-point, 10-assist game.

Game 1s brought greatness out of some.
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Phoenix takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against New Orleans
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Mon,04/18/22-2:02AM , 2,111 Reads
New Orleans Pelicans (36-46, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (64-18, first in the Western Conference)

Phoenix; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Suns -10.5; over/under is 222.5

WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Suns lead series 1-0
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Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) drives as New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones defends during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

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"Classic Chris" stellar down stretch, Suns beat Pels 110-99
By DAVID BRANDT - AP Sports Writer
Sun,04/17/22-10:52PM , 1,386 Reads
PHOENIX (AP) — Chris Paul has built a Hall of Fame-caliber career by passing the ball.

He can also shoot it quite well, if needed.
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