MIAMI (AP) — The Latest on Wednesday's final slate of NBA regular-season games (all times local):8:15 p.m.No. 23 has played in all 82.When LeBron James took the floor for Cleveland against New York on Wednesday night, it represented a first for the four-time MVP — this is the first of his 15 seasons in which he's played in every regular-season game.James has ordinarily sat out games at the end of the season when the Cavs have a seed locked up. That didn't happen before the finale this year, so James played all the way to the finish. Cleveland can finish No. 3 or No. 4 in the East, depending on the outcome of its game against the Knicks and the Milwaukee at Philadelphia game.James' previous high for appearances was 81, back in the 2008-09 season. He says he's tried this season to "change the narrative" about what a player in his 15th season is capable of doing.James entered the finale averaging 27.7 points, 9.2 assists and 8.7 rebounds.___7:45 p.m.Toronto coach Dwane Casey is not giving... [More]

They do things differently in Toronto.When it's time for NBA public-address announcers to introduce the starting lineup before games, the Raptors don't wait to hear their names called. The starters simply huddle up for a quick chat while their backups gather a few feet away and use a basketball to play volleyball — bumping and setting it to each other before someone spikes a dunk.They're laughing. They're loose. And they don't mind if few are noticing.These are happy times for the Toronto Raptors, who kept their stars and coach together even after a string of playoff flameouts and are seeing that continuity rewarded. If they win three of their final eight games, they'll break the franchise single-season record of 56 victories. And they're in position to go into the Eastern Conference playoffs as the No. 1 seed for the first time, entering Monday with a 3 ½ game lead over No. 2 Boston."I feel like we have something special that is a well-kept secret," Raptors coach Dwane Casey said.Canada's... [More]

C Jonas Valanciunas added 16 points Wednesday.

Jonas Valanciunas collected 17 points and 11 boards

C Jonas Valanciunas had 13 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in Sunday's win over the Kings.

C Jonas Valanciunas earned his 110th career double-double Wednesday at Phoenix when he scored 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. He is tied for second place with Antonio Davis on the franchise's all-time list in that category. Chris Bosh is the Raptors' leader with 239 double-doubles.

C Jonas Valanciunas finished with 20 points and 11 reboundss while shooting 7 of 12 in Wednesday's win at Phoenix. It was his third double-double of the season.

C Jonas Valanciunas scored 23 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as the Raptors saw their six-game winning streak end with a loss to the Clippers on Monday. Valanciunas scored 17 points in the first half Monday, more than he had scored in any game since Nov. 15.

C Jonas Valanciunas had 13 points and seven rebounds.

C Jonas Valanciunas scored 21 points in Wednesday's 125-116 victory at New Orleans.

C Jonas Valanciunas produced 12 points Wednesday after getting 16 Saturday in Atlanta. It was the second time this season he scored in double digits in consecutive games.

C Jonas Valanciunas had seven points and 13 rebounds in Thursday's 122-118 victory over New Orleans. In two games against the Pelicans last season, Valanciunas averaged 22.5 points and 12.0 rebounds.

C Jonas Valanciunas scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the Raptors' win over the Bulls on Tuesday.

C Jonas Valanciunas returned to the lineup after missing four games with a left ankle sprain. He had eight points and five rebounds. The Raptors were 2-2 in his absence

C Jonas Valanciunas (knee) missed his fourth straight game, but he has practiced the last couple of days and coach Dwane Casey said he is nearing a return.

C Jonas Valanciunas missed his third straight game with a sprained ankle.

C Jonas Valanciunas and C Lucas Nogueira were both with ankle sprains Wednesday at Golden State, forcing coach Dwane Casey to get creative. Toronto got a big effort off the bench from Jakob Poeltl, who had 14 points and a staggering 11 offensive rebounds among his 14 boards. The Raptors started Serge Ibaka at center and paired him down low with Pascal Siakam, who scored 20 points.

C Jonas Valanciunas is listed as day-to-day with a sprained left ankle. He travelled with the Raptors to San Antonio but sat out. He expects to play sometime on Toronto's road trip that began Monday.

C Jonas Valanciunas (left ankle sprain) left the game after playing 15 minutes with an ankle injury. He had five points and four rebounds. He will have an MRI.

F Jonas Valanciunas led the Raptors with 23 points and 15 rebounds in the season-opening win over the Bulls on Thursday.