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    Steven Adams and the Memphis Grizzlies have won their NBA playoff series with the Minnesota Timberwolves 4-2 after a 114-106 win in game six

    Steven Adams and the Memphis Grizzlies have won their NBA playoff series with the Minnesota Timberwolves 4-2 after a 114-106 win in game six


    They'll face Golden State in the second round.



    Meanwhile Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid will be sidelined indefinitely.

    Embiid suffered a fractured right orbital bone and mild concussion late in their series clinching win over the Toronto Raptors.

    The 76ers continue round two of the eastern conference playoffs against the Miami Heat on Tuesday.

    BASKETBALL COVERAGE WITH BURGER KING'S YUM BURGER. IT'S BACK...STILL YUM AND VERY DELICIOUS.

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