NBA playoffs 2023 predictions: Anonymous scout, coach, exec pick Nuggets-Lakers, Celtics-Heat winners
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA playoffs 2023 predictions: Anonymous scout, coach, exec pick Nuggets-Lakers, Celtics-Heat winners

New York Times  

Which remaining Eastern Conference team will advance to the NBA Finals, Jayson Tatum’s Boston Celtics or Jimmy Butler’s Miami Heat? Which remaining Western Conference team will advance, Nikola Jokić’s Denver Nuggets or LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers? I think if Miami won two games it’d be an accomplishment.” Coach’s outlook: “There’s going to be competitiveness and physicality. I don’t think it’ll go seven.” Scout’s pick: Celtics in six Coach’s pick: Celtics in seven Executive’s pick: Celtics in six Unanimous pick: Celtics LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are pursuing their second Western Conference and NBA championships since 2020.

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Nuggets Add Russell Westbrook to Chase Championship Window
2 months, 1 week ago

Nuggets Add Russell Westbrook to Chase Championship Window

Associated Press  

The Denver Nuggets are adding veteran point guard Russell Westbrook to their roster to help fill the void left by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. The Nuggets believe that Westbrook's experience and shooting ability can add some spark to their offense, even in a backup role. The team also adds Dario Saric, a power forward/center who could provide some much-needed scoring and rebounding. …

NBA’s best 2024 offseason moves by team: Celtics, Knicks, Sixers among top 10
4 months, 1 week ago

NBA’s best 2024 offseason moves by team: Celtics, Knicks, Sixers among top 10

New York Times  

We now arrive at, as my man Kid Twist would have said in “The Sting,” the quill. Western 9 San Antonio Spurs 2023-24 record: 22-60; did not make playoffs Added: G Chris Paul ; F Harrison Barnes ; G Stephon Castle ; G Juan Nunez ; F Harrison Ingram ; F Riley Minix ; G Malachi Flynn ; G Brandon …

What’s next for Nuggets after losing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

What’s next for Nuggets after losing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope?

New York Times  

For the past few weeks, the Denver Nuggets have been bracing for the possibility of losing starting shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. The Nuggets made a competitive offer but the new rules and penalties brought by the NBA’s collective bargaining agreement hurt Denver in this instance. Can’t aggregate contracts in trades Can’t send cash in trades Can’t sign and trade your …

NBA Playoffs 2024: Knicks bounce back to crush Pacers, Jokic and Nuggets on a roll
7 months, 1 week ago

NBA Playoffs 2024: Knicks bounce back to crush Pacers, Jokic and Nuggets on a roll

The Hindu  

Jalen Brunson was back to his best on Tuesday as the New York Knicks dominated the Indiana Pacers 121-91 to take a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal Game 5. After losing Game 4 by 32 points, it was an emphatic response from the Knicks, with Brunson piling up 44 points with seven assists and four rebounds. Jokic guides …

Nuggets coach Michael Malone: defense of NBA title won’t get any easier against Wolves in Round 2
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Nuggets coach Michael Malone: defense of NBA title won’t get any easier against Wolves in Round 2

Associated Press  

DENVER — Sending LeBron James to his earliest playoff exit was harder than it looked, and Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone doesn’t foresee the next step in their title defense getting any easier. “They’re not an easy out,” Malone said after Jamal Murray’s second game-winner of the series gave Denver a 108-106 win over the Lakers in Game 5 Monday …

Game 4 takeaways: Lakers finally met Nuggets’ force with force
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Game 4 takeaways: Lakers finally met Nuggets’ force with force

LA Times  

Here are five takeaways from the Lakers’ 119-108 win against Denver in Game 4: Maybe soon but not today The Lakers staved off elimination by playing their most complete game of the playoffs in a wire-to-wire win against the Nuggets. And if it doesn’t work out, move on to the next play and go try to go back at them.” …

Lakers defeat Nuggets to avoid elimination: ‘We’ve given ourselves another life’
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Lakers defeat Nuggets to avoid elimination: ‘We’ve given ourselves another life’

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James, center, drives to the basket against Nuggets forwards Aaron Gordon, left, and Michael Porter Jr. during the first half of Game 4 on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. For the first time in this Western Conference playoff series — really for the first time since the end of the 2022 season — the Lakers didn’t fall apart …

James, Lakers facing elimination Saturday. Magic, Pelicans and Heat seek home wins
7 months, 4 weeks ago

James, Lakers facing elimination Saturday. Magic, Pelicans and Heat seek home wins

Associated Press  

Nikola Jokic moved LeBron James out of the way as they battled for a rebound, grabbed the ball, got fouled and scored off the putback. And all James could do was turn his palms skyward, as if to ask “what else can I do?” That sequence in the third quarter of Game 3 of the first-round NBA playoff series between …

Nikola Jokic leads NBA champ Denver Nuggets past LeBron James and Lakers 114-103 in playoff opener
8 months ago

Nikola Jokic leads NBA champ Denver Nuggets past LeBron James and Lakers 114-103 in playoff opener

Associated Press  

DENVER — Unlike their crowd that drowned out the Los Angeles Lakers’ pregame introductions, the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets were a little late to the playoff party Saturday night. After watching LeBron James score 19 first-half points, capped by a pull-up 3 from 32 feet in the final second that put the Lakers up 60-57, the Nuggets limited the …

Lakers can’t solve the Nuggets until they solve the Kings
9 months, 1 week ago

Lakers can’t solve the Nuggets until they solve the Kings

LA Times  

The similarities are too obvious to ignore. “They’re a high-level team, man,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said of the Kings on Tuesday. And allows you to get better in different areas.” There’s optimism ahead of the Lakers’ game in Sacramento with the Kings on Wednesday that the defensive answers they’re searching for could at least be translatable to Denver. We’ve …

NBA: Nuggets celebrates first championship with banner, rings and 119-107 win over Lakers
1 year, 2 months ago

NBA: Nuggets celebrates first championship with banner, rings and 119-107 win over Lakers

The Hindu  

The bling and the banner were nice. What the Denver Nuggets really relished, though, was opening defense of the franchise’s first NBA title with a 119-107 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. “We can’t think about last year too much,” Jamal Murray said after the Nuggets followed the raising of their championship banner by dropping the hammer …

NBA roundtable: Previewing and predicting the 2023-24 season
1 year, 2 months ago

NBA roundtable: Previewing and predicting the 2023-24 season

LA Times  

The Lakers and Clippers will be among a large group of Western Conference contenders who will be trying to unseat the NBA champion Denver Nuggets, while it appears the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics are clear favorites in the Eastern Conference. DW: EAST: Boston, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Atlanta, New York, Miami, Indiana, Chicago, Toronto, Brooklyn; WEST: Denver, Phoenix, Lakers, Golden State, …

Lakers’ late rally falls short in season-opening loss to the Nuggets
1 year, 2 months ago

Lakers’ late rally falls short in season-opening loss to the Nuggets

LA Times  

Lakers forwards Anthony Davis, left, and LeBron James try to trap Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during their season-opening game Tuesday night in Denver. When Nuggets coach Mike Malone went on a podcast over the summer and said, “Speaking of the Lakers, I just want you guys to know, this is breaking news, I’m thinking about retiring, so don’t tell anybody,” …

Nuggets continue Lakers dominance in season opener; Nikola Jokić caps ring night with triple-double
1 year, 2 months ago

Nuggets continue Lakers dominance in season opener; Nikola Jokić caps ring night with triple-double

New York Times  

DENVER — A white banner with gold, red and blue trim climbed slowly toward the ceiling on two large cables, while Queen’s victory ballad “We Are the Champions” thundered through Ball Arena loudspeakers Tuesday night. Denver swept the Lakers out of the Western Conference finals in May, the two sides traded barbs all summer and into training camp and at …

NBA 2023-24: Denver Nuggets eyes repeat from the West as revamped Celtics and Bucks favoured in East this season
1 year, 2 months ago

NBA 2023-24: Denver Nuggets eyes repeat from the West as revamped Celtics and Bucks favoured in East this season

The Hindu  

The Denver Nuggets heads into the 2023-24 NBA season as defending champion but not necessarily the title favorites after the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns all upgraded their rosters via blockbuster offseason acquisitions. The Nuggets brings back the same starting five that delivered the franchise its first championship last season, led again by the tandem of Finals MVP …

Each NBA team’s biggest breakout candidate for 2023-24
1 year, 2 months ago

Each NBA team’s biggest breakout candidate for 2023-24

New York Times  

Several NBA players get to the start of the regular season thinking, “This is the year.” With opening night around the corner, who are the players best positioned to actually make that statement become a reality? Didn’t Bridges already breakout last season after he was traded to the Nets, averaging 26.1 points per game with a 54.3 effective field goal …

NBA 2023-24 Regular season schedule: Champion Nuggets take on Lakers in opener
1 year, 4 months ago

NBA 2023-24 Regular season schedule: Champion Nuggets take on Lakers in opener

The Hindu  

The NBA champion Denver Nuggets will kick off the 2023-24 NBA schedule Oct. 24 in a showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers, creating an early rematch of last season’s Western Conference Finals. While portions of the schedule have leaked out over the past several days, the NBA released its full-season, team-by-team schedule on Thursday, and the focus is on last …

Lakers rotation predictions: Projecting LeBron’s minutes, the point guard battle and more
1 year, 4 months ago

Lakers rotation predictions: Projecting LeBron’s minutes, the point guard battle and more

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Lakers vs Suns in the quarterfinal of the NBA In-Season Tournament. Managing their best players’ minutes The Lakers’ Western Conference finals run confirmed that when James and Davis are healthy — at least relatively healthy — the team is still a serious threat to advance deep in the playoffs. There is a frontcourt logjam …

2024 NBA title odds: Nuggets open as favorites to repeat, followed by Celtics, Bucks
1 year, 6 months ago

2024 NBA title odds: Nuggets open as favorites to repeat, followed by Celtics, Bucks

New York Times  

The Denver Nuggets are the early favorites to win the 2024 NBA title at +500, per Bet MGM. Here’s what you need to know: Full opening 2024 NBA title odds, via BetMGM GO DEEPER Inside the Nuggets championship roster and how it was built to win it all The Athletic’s instant analysis: Should the Nuggets be favored next season? I …

Nuggets-Heat may not be the NBA Finals advertisers dream about, but it’s what the league needs
1 year, 6 months ago

Nuggets-Heat may not be the NBA Finals advertisers dream about, but it’s what the league needs

New York Times  

Forever and ever, an undercurrent of insecurity has rippled through the NBA. This is the first time in 33 years, as The Athletic’s Mike Vorkunov pointed out, that an NBA Finals matchup does not have a single player from either team who was voted to the All-NBA First Team. But it’s the NBA Finals the league needs. He may not …

Hollinger: NBA Finals are better than you think, and why I’m picking the Nuggets to win
1 year, 6 months ago

Hollinger: NBA Finals are better than you think, and why I’m picking the Nuggets to win

New York Times  

Welcome to an unexpected and possibly underwhelming NBA Finals. GO DEEPER From Nikola Jokić to Spoelstra vs. Malone, how the Heat and Nuggets size up Overall, Miami and Denver combined for 97 wins this regular season; for comparison, even in the pandemic-shortened seasons of 2019-20 and 2020-21, the two finalists each postseason still combined for 97 and 96, respectively. Additionally, …

NBA Finals 2023 predictions: Anonymous scout, coach, exec pick Nuggets-Heat winner
1 year, 6 months ago

NBA Finals 2023 predictions: Anonymous scout, coach, exec pick Nuggets-Heat winner

New York Times  

Who’s going to win the NBA title, Nikola Jokić’s Denver Nuggets or Jimmy Butler’s Miami Heat? Because of that, if they wipe each other out, it may revert back to, ‘OK, now what are the superstars going to do?’ GO DEEPER Why Jimmy Butler – and Caleb Martin – give the Heat hope in NBA Finals “If that does become …

Nuggets vs Heat 2023 NBA Finals odds and expert picks
1 year, 6 months ago

Nuggets vs Heat 2023 NBA Finals odds and expert picks

New York Times  

The Heat had the opportunity to do the funniest possible thing on Sunday night in Boston — and delivered. For live NBA odds from BetMGM, Nuggets vs. Heat 8:30 p.m. Series odds: Nuggets -400, Heat +300 As it turns out, the Heat will be using that pre-booked flight to Denver, which made waves on social media ahead of their Game …

Lakers on brink of elimination as Nuggets pose unsolvable problems
1 year, 7 months ago

Lakers on brink of elimination as Nuggets pose unsolvable problems

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — With the Lakers’ defense scrambling midway through the fourth quarter of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals, Bruce Brown caught a swing pass from Michael Porter Jr. in the right corner and swished an uncontested 3-pointer. As he turned to run backward, Brown hit the “Freeze” celebration — a gesture that unified the Lakers’ locker room …

How the Nuggets’ chemistry has them on cusp of first NBA Finals appearance
1 year, 7 months ago

How the Nuggets’ chemistry has them on cusp of first NBA Finals appearance

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Sometimes, a team reaches a level where everything simply works. In a series that was hotly contested in two games in Denver, even with the Nuggets winning both, Denver took the Lakers’ collective heart Saturday night. “We want to be sure that we’re keeping everybody in the moment,” Nuggets guard Jamal Murray said. “I told the guys …

Nuggets outlast Lakers, secure 3-0 series lead: How Denver sparked late run to win Game 3
1 year, 7 months ago

Nuggets outlast Lakers, secure 3-0 series lead: How Denver sparked late run to win Game 3

New York Times  

By Jovan Buha, Tony Jones and Nick Kosmider The Denver Nuggets outlasted the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals Saturday, winning 119-108 to take a commanding 3-0 series lead. Here’s what you need to know: Nuggets guard Jamal Murray scored a game-high 37 points with seven rebounds, six assists and two steals, shooting 5-of-11 from …

NBA: Nuggets overtake Lakers in 4th quarter for 2-0 edge in Western Conference finals
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA: Nuggets overtake Lakers in 4th quarter for 2-0 edge in Western Conference finals

The Hindu  

Nikola Jokic delivered a triple-double with 23 points and Jamal Murray turned some late 3-point shooting into 37 points as the Denver Nuggets earned a 108-103 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals. Jokic added 17 rebounds and 12 assists, while Michael Porter Jr. had 16 points for …

LeBron James and Anthony Davis letting Lakers down? Nuggets vs. the media and more notes
1 year, 7 months ago

LeBron James and Anthony Davis letting Lakers down? Nuggets vs. the media and more notes

New York Times  

DENVER — When Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka was working the phones back in February, making all those trade calls that led to one of the more remarkable in-season turnarounds the league has ever seen, it was with the hopes of adding help for LeBron James and Anthony Davis and returning to league-wide relevance from there. LeBron: 2020 vs. 2023 …

Lakers vs. Nuggets: What scouts expect in Western Conference finals
1 year, 7 months ago

Lakers vs. Nuggets: What scouts expect in Western Conference finals

LA Times  

Aaron Gordon can guard LeBron to some degree, as much as anyone can. 1 on the perimeter be it Austin Reaves or D’Angelo Russell, and Michael Porter Jr. has improved defensively; they don’t have to hide him as much, which allows them to put Jamal wherever they really want to conserve some energy. Let him go one on one and …

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope brings needed traits to championship hopeful Nuggets
1 year, 7 months ago

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope brings needed traits to championship hopeful Nuggets

New York Times  

DENVER — In many ways, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was an ideal role player to complement LeBron James. “Championship player.” “A championship competitor with that pedigree,” added Lakers coach Darvin Ham, who didn’t overlap in L.A. with Caldwell-Pope but is prepping to face him in the Western Conference finals. He averaged more than 31 minutes of playing time this season for the …

Lakers know what they’re facing in Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
1 year, 7 months ago

Lakers know what they’re facing in Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

LA Times  

Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope played four seasons with the Lakers, helping the team win the 2020 NBA title. “That’s crazy, right?” he said after practice Monday on the eve of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals between the Lakers and Nuggets at Ball Arena. We had a good laugh about it.” He was referring to how the Lakers and …

NBA: Rolling with Jokic-Murray combo, Denver Nuggets prepares for Western Conference finals
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA: Rolling with Jokic-Murray combo, Denver Nuggets prepares for Western Conference finals

The Hindu  

Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone said it was around December when he thought this could be a championship-calibre team. We’ve always had the potential.” After watching the Nuggets steamroll the Suns in Game 6 to clinch the Western Conference semifinals, it’s hard to argue with him. Nikola Jokic scored 32 points and finished with a triple-double, Murray added 26 and …

Hollinger: NBA playoffs are proving this is the year of the shooting guard trade
1 year, 7 months ago

Hollinger: NBA playoffs are proving this is the year of the shooting guard trade

New York Times  

So, is this the year of the bubble? Even with Booker going absolutely bananas on midrange shots, the Suns have a 114.1 offensive efficiency mark for the series … more than enough for Denver’s torrid offense to take over from there. Like this play where Caldwell-Pope top locks Booker, switches with Porter, then returns to dissuade Booker from attacking; after …

NBA playoffs 2023 predictions: Anonymous scout, coach, exec pick Celtics-76ers, Warriors-Lakers winners
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA playoffs 2023 predictions: Anonymous scout, coach, exec pick Celtics-76ers, Warriors-Lakers winners

New York Times  

It’s almost ridiculous how much star power will collide when the Celtics face the 76ers and the Warriors oppose the Lakers in the NBA playoffs second round. 2 Boston Celtics Scout’s outlook: “Obviously, Embiid’s health is going to be critical and may be decisive. And Derrick White and his emergence has been a real factor for them too.” Scout’s pick: …

NBA playoffs 2023 predictions: Anonymous scout, coach, exec pick Nuggets-Suns, Knicks-Heat winners
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA playoffs 2023 predictions: Anonymous scout, coach, exec pick Nuggets-Suns, Knicks-Heat winners

New York Times  

Will the second round of the 2023 NBA playoffs feature an upset as stunning as the Heat eliminating the Bucks? Between Brunson and the addition of Josh Hart, since they got him they are rolling.” Executive’s outlook: “I’m going with New York. I think they’ll do a better job on Jimmy Butler defensively, and I think New York is that …

NBA playoffs 2023 matches tonight, brace for 3 potential closeouts
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA playoffs 2023 matches tonight, brace for 3 potential closeouts

Hindustan Times  

NBA Playoffs 2023 continue with the Tuesday night games, which include three potential closeout games. But before diving into the details of tonight's matchups, let's take a moment to appreciate two standout players who made the Monday night games remarkable. NBA 2023 playoff matches tonight Moving on to Tuesday night's games, three teams are up 3-1, and they will look …

NBA playoffs 2023 predictions: Anonymous scout, coach, exec pick first-round winners
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA playoffs 2023 predictions: Anonymous scout, coach, exec pick first-round winners

New York Times  

Here’s what we know for sure: The first round of the 2023 NBA playoffs will feature some compelling storylines. … great offensive coach and MVP of the season, probably, in Embiid.” Executive’s outlook: “I’ll give Brooklyn the benefit of the doubt and say five. When push comes to shove, I’m going to pick LeBron James.” Coach’s outlook: “The Grizzlies have …

NBA Play-In Tournament picks, odds for Hawks-Heat and Timberwolves-Lakers
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA Play-In Tournament picks, odds for Hawks-Heat and Timberwolves-Lakers

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the Play-In Tournament. LeBron James’ Lakers and Jimmy Butler’s Heat have the history and the stars to make postseason runs, but are stuck in the Play-In Tournament. In a rematch of last year’s 1-8 matchup in the first round, the Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks will square off on Tuesday night in the first …

Los Angeles Lakers seek sixth straight win, face red-hot Denver Nuggets
1 year, 11 months ago

Los Angeles Lakers seek sixth straight win, face red-hot Denver Nuggets

The Hindu  

LeBron James has been dominating the league for 20 seasons, including this year as his Los Angeles Lakers struggle to stay in the Western Conference playoff race. When you play the game the right way, I think the basketball gods kind of give back to you.” One guy playing the right way is Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. “I think Nikola …

LA Lakers 'considering multiple trade options after December 15'
2 years ago

LA Lakers 'considering multiple trade options after December 15'

Daily Mail  

One of the rumored options involves trading for LA native Demar DeRozan The Lakers are reportedly considering three trade paths after December 15 The Los Angeles Lakers are weighing several potential trade avenues to explore after December 15, according to a report from The Athletic. A separate report from ESPN noted that one of the possible trades the Lakers have …

Grading Nuggets-Wizards 4-player trade: Instant reaction
2 years, 5 months ago

Grading Nuggets-Wizards 4-player trade: Instant reaction

New York Times  

It’s fair to wonder if this free-agency class has enough fireworks to put on a show this summer for NBA fans. The Denver Nuggets are nearing a deal to send Will Barton and Monté Morris to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ish Smith. — Shams Charania June 29, 2022 This would send the Nuggets some defense, …

Lakers are winning this offseason, but Clippers make a late play
4 years, 1 month ago

Lakers are winning this offseason, but Clippers make a late play

LA Times  

Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, dunking against the Suns last season, will bring his three-point shooting touch and defense back for three more seasons. Patrick Beverley and Lou Williams, the stalwarts from the Clippers’ backcourt, peacocked across a casino floor in Las Vegas, their team the unquestioned winners after a wild night of free agency. One NBA offseason that feels like …

Lakers bringing back Kentavious Caldwell-Pope on a three-year contract
4 years, 1 month ago

Lakers bringing back Kentavious Caldwell-Pope on a three-year contract

LA Times  

Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope reacts after his three-pointer against the Trail Blazers during Game 2 of their playoff series. The Lakers continued to build an impressive roster to defend their NBA championship by reaching an agreement Saturday to re-sign Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, a starting guard last season who contributed clutch play during the postseason. The next important block for the Lakers’ …

At long last, storied Lakers franchise returns to NBA Finals
4 years, 2 months ago

At long last, storied Lakers franchise returns to NBA Finals

LA Times  

Lakers players celebrate after beating the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals Saturday to reach the NBA Finals for the first time in a decade. × Highlights from the Lakers’ 117-107 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday. 11 / 16 Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma and guard Kentavious …

NBA roundup: Lakers, Bucks storm into semis
4 years, 3 months ago

NBA roundup: Lakers, Bucks storm into semis

The Hindu  

Anthony Davis scored 43 points and LeBron James added 36 to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 131-122 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night to win the Western Conference first-round series in five games. pic.twitter.com/NkoGXcuu7w — Los Angeles Lakers August 30, 2020 Los Angeles won a playoff series for the first time since beating the Denver …

NBA playoff previews: Lakers get tough test in Damian Lillard and the Trail Blazers
4 years, 4 months ago

NBA playoff previews: Lakers get tough test in Damian Lillard and the Trail Blazers

LA Times  

The Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard drives to the basket against the Lakers’ Danny Green on Jan. 31 at Staples Center. Prediction: Clippers in 5 Gm 1 Monday, 6 p.m., ESPN Gm 2 Wednesday, 6 p.m., TNT Gm 3 Friday, 6 p.m., TNT Gm 4 Aug. 23, 12:30 p.m., Ch. Prediction: Toronto in 4 Gm 1 Monday, 1 p.m., ESPN Gm …

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