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Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (50-32, third in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lakers -5.5; over/under is 209.

MIAMI (AP) — Cleveland left no doubt on its way to Round 2 — and finished off the most lopsided series in NBA playoff history.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jimmy Butler converted three free throws with 58.

MIAMI (AP) — Game 3 against Cleveland was the worst loss in Miami Heat playoff history. Game 4 against Cleveland was worse. Much worse. Historic levels of worse, really.

MIAMI (AP) — Darius Garland will get plenty of time off now.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Boston Celtics, New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers are on the verge of a second round that appears to be taking shape quickly in the Eastern Conference.

MIAMI (AP) — Cleveland moved into Round 2 with the most lopsided series win in NBA playoff history.

DENVER (AP) — The vibe surrounding the Denver Nuggets' practice Monday was equal parts celebration and caution.

MIAMI (AP) — Cleveland took a 39-point halftime lead over Miami on Monday night in Game 4 of the teams' Eastern Conference first-round series, the third-largest lead after two quarters in NBA playoff history. The score at the break: Cavs 72, Heat 33.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard has a torn left Achilles tendon, confirming the Milwaukee Bucks’ worst fears after the seven-time all-NBA guard was helped off the court Sunday night.