Love hurt in Cavs’ clincher…A-Rod one homer behind Mays

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CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers finished a four-game sweep of Boston 101-93 behind LeBron James’ 27 points. The Cavaliers will face the winner of the Chicago-Milwaukee series, which the Bulls are leading 3-1 heading into Monday night’s Game 5 in Chicago.

BOSTON (AP) — Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love dislocated his left shoulder on what he said was a “bush-league” play in the Cavs’ clincher. Love’s arm got entangled with Boston’s Kelly Olynyk (OHL’-nihk), who was charged with a non-shooting foul. Love said he intends on returning to the playoffs this season and wants the NBA to review the play.

WASHINGTON (AP)— The Washington Wizards completed their first four-game sweep in 33 years by beating Toronto, 125-94. Bradley Beal scored 23 for the Wizards, who next play the winner of the Atlanta-Brooklyn series.

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Chris Paul had 34 points and seven assists, Blake Griffin added 20 points and 19 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-105 to even their first-round series at two games apiece. Clippers coach Doc Rivers got a big game out of his son, Austin Rivers, who provided an unexpected boost off the bench with a postseason career-high 16 points.

NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Rodriguez has hit his 659th home run, putting him one behind Willie Mays for fourth place on the career list. A-Rod also doubled in the Yankees’ 6-4 win as the Yanks took two of three from the Mets in the Subway Series.