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NBA: Philadelphia claim playoff berth

PARTY POOPERS:The 76ers spoiled the Nets final game in New Jersey before they move to Brooklyn next season and they eliminated the Bucks from the playoffs

AP, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY

Rookie Kyrie Irving had 25 points on 10-for-16 shooting for Cleveland, who lost their fifth in their past six games.

BUCKS 92, RAPTORS 86

In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Bucks are out of the NBA playoffs, despite getting 25 points from Brandon Jennings in a victory over Toronto.

Milwaukee’s post-season fate was determined earlier on Monday night when Philadelphia beat New Jersey to clinch the eighth playoff berth in the Eastern Conference and eliminate the Bucks.

Ersan Ilyasova added 19 points and 15 rebounds for Milwaukee.

James Johnson had 22 points and 13 rebounds for the Raptors, who have lost four straight games.

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