Basketball
Mitchell scores 32 as Cavaliers defeat Raptors 126-113 in Game 1 of East first-round series Raptors point guard Immanuel Quickley misses Game 1 loss to Cavaliers because of hamstring strain Surprise Celtics and renewed 76ers primed for Eastern Conference playoff matchup Pistons play Magic in NBA playoffs, shooting to snap a streak and start a run that many don't expect Warriors coach Steve Kerr uncertain about his future, notes 'these jobs all have an expiration date'
Popovich encourages Spurs as Wembanyama, youthful roster make playoff debuts against Trail Blazers
Inside the Numbers: Some notes going into the NBA playoffs
Jalen Green shakes off injury-filled year, peaking at the right time for playoff-bound Suns
The Magic found the formula for making the playoffs
Magic rout Hornets 121-90 in play-in game
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Paolo Banchero scored 25 points and the Orlando Magic built a 35-point lead in the first half on the way to a 121-90 rout of Charlotte Hornets in a play-in tournament game on Friday night and advanced to a first-round playoff matchup against the Detroit Pistons.