LeBron better than ever at 33
LeBron James emerged from a chaotic, complex season unscathed — better than ever.
View ArticleNo Curry, no problem for GSW
The Golden State Warriors fired a warning to their rivals as the NBA playoffs got under way on Saturday, routing the San Antonio Spurs 113-92 to serve notice they will not be dethroned easily despite...
View ArticleNBA Playoffs: Pacers upset Cavaliers
CLEVELAND — Victor Oladipo scored 32 points and the Indiana Pacers held off Cleveland’s second-half rally for a stunning 98-80 victory Sunday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference series, handing LeBron...
View ArticleNBA Playoffs: Raptors demolish Wizards
DeMar DeRozan scored 37 points as the Toronto Raptors overwhelmed the Washington Wizards 130-119 to take a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference NBA playoff series Tuesday. A...
View ArticleNBA Playoffs: LeBron torches Pacers
CLEVELAND — The situation was dire, requiring playoff dominance. LeBron James delivered. No surprise there. Taking matters into his own hands, James scored 46 points and added 12 rebounds as the...
View ArticleSpurs Coach Popovich loses wife
Erin Popovich, the wife of San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, died Wednesday after a long illness, the NBA team announced. She was 67. “We mourn the loss of Erin,” Spurs general manager R.C....
View ArticleNBA: Pelicans sweep Blazers, 131-123
Anthony Davis and Jrue Holiday combined to post one of the greatest duo performances in NBA history as the New Orleans Pelicans beat Portland 131-123 to sweep the Trail Blazers from the playoffs.
View ArticleNBA: Cavs survive Pacers
INDIANAPOLIS — LeBron James scored 32 points and combined with Kyle Korver for all but two of Cleveland’s final 13 points as the Cavaliers escaped with a 104-100 victory over the Indiana Pacers on...
View ArticleNBA: Embiid surprises churchgoers near Philly
SPRINGFIELD, Pa. — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is shaping up to be the answer to Philly fans’ prayers, and he shocked parishioners by showing up during the middle of some at a small Roman...
View ArticleNBA: Jazz take down Thunder
SALT LAKE CITY — Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points and collected seven rebounds to lead the Utah Jazz to a 113-96 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. Joe Ingles scored 20 points while...
View ArticleNBA: Sixers knocks off Heat
The Philadelphia 76ers advanced to the second round of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs on Tuesday, defeating the Miami Heat 104-91 to seal a 4-1 series victory. J.J. Redick scored 27 points and...
View ArticleNBA: Warriors nip Spurs
Kevin Durant scored 25 points as the Golden State Warriors powered into the Western Conference playoff semi-finals with a 4-1 series victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday.
View ArticleNBA: LeBron hits winning three at buzzer; Rockets triumph
LeBron James hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer, a crowning moment for another brilliant performance, to give Cleveland a 98-95 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night in Game 5, putting the...
View ArticleNBA: Bucks beat Celtics to force game 7
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points and 14 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks pulled away late to beat the Boston Celtics 97-86 on Thursday night to force a Game 7 in the first-round series....
View ArticleNBA: Steph Curry resumes full practice
Stephen Curry resumed full practice with contact and could play for the defending champion Golden State Warriors as soon as Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals Saturday night against New Orleans.
View ArticleNBA: Pacers dump Cavs, force sudden death
Victor Oladipo scored 28 points and posted the first postseason triple-double of his career Friday night, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 121-87 blowout over the Cleveland Cavaliers to even the series...
View ArticleMelo fumes
Carmelo Anthony isn’t interested in sticking around in Oklahoma City as a bench player for the Thunder.
View ArticleCeltics oust Bucks; GSW wins
Terry Rozier and Al Horford scored 26 points each as the Boston Celtics routed the Milwaukee Bucks 112-96 in game seven to book their spot in the second round of the NBA playoffs.
View ArticleJazz lose Rubio to injury
The Utah Jazz will be without injured point guard Ricky Rubio when they open their NBA second-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets on Sunday, the team said Saturday.
View ArticleNBA: LeBron carries Cavs to next round
CLEVELAND — LeBron James wasn’t ready to go home or to Philadelphia or Los Angeles. He’s heading to Toronto, bringing a Cavaliers team that isn’t done yet. Unwilling to sit despite battling leg cramps...
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