Phoenix Suns rally to beat Dallas Mavericks and snatch 11th straight victory
3 years, 1 month ago

Phoenix Suns rally to beat Dallas Mavericks and snatch 11th straight victory

The Independent  

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NBA Cup: Giannis Antetokounmpo carries Bucks past Thunder in final
5 days, 18 hours ago

NBA Cup: Giannis Antetokounmpo carries Bucks past Thunder in final

The Hindu  

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 26 points, grabbed 18 rebounds and dished 10 assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to the NBA Cup title with a 97-81 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. The bucket came directly following back-to-back technical fouls on Thunder forward Luguentz Dort and coach Mike Daigneault, leading to two free throws that Lillard sank. Hartenstein paced …

NBA Cup: Giannis stars in Milwaukee Bucks’ win against Atalanta Hawks, to face Oklahoma City Thunder in final
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1 week, 1 day ago

NBA Cup: Giannis stars in Milwaukee Bucks’ win against Atalanta Hawks, to face Oklahoma City Thunder in final

The Hindu  

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 32 points and grabbed 14 rebounds on Saturday to spark the Milwaukee Bucks into the NBA Cup final with a 110-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. We’ve got to keep playing together and hope we get better.” Two Jalen Johnson dunks late in the third quarter gave the Hawks an 83-82 lead entering the fourth. The game …

NBA Cup semifinals: Thunder beat Rockets to advance to final
1 week, 2 days ago

NBA Cup semifinals: Thunder beat Rockets to advance to final

LA Times  

Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander attempts a layup after slipping past Rockets center Steven Adams during the first half of an NBA Cup semifinal game in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 of his 32 points in the second half, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away late Saturday night to defeat the Houston Rockets 111-96 and advance …

Bucks and Thunder punch tickets to NBA Cup semifinals
1 week, 6 days ago

Bucks and Thunder punch tickets to NBA Cup semifinals

CNN  

CNN — The second annual NBA Cup’s knockout phase began with a Tuesday night doubleheader of quarterfinal games. “So, I think all of us are thinking, going back and finishing what we started last year and doing it right this time.” Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shoots a three against the Dallas Mavericks. Nate Billings/AP Thunder top Mavs with …

NBA roundup: Wizards end 16-game losing streak despite Jokic’s 56 points
2 weeks, 1 day ago

NBA roundup: Wizards end 16-game losing streak despite Jokic’s 56 points

The Hindu  

Jordan Poole scored 39 points to help the host Washington Wizards overcome Nikola Jokic’s career-high 56 points and beat the Denver Nuggets 122-113 on Saturday to end its 16-game losing streak. Pistons 120, Knicks 111 Cade Cunningham finished with 29 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds to lead Detroit to its first win over host New York in 17 tries. …

Harden scores 37 and Clippers overcome Jokic’s triple-double to beat Nuggets 126-122
3 weeks ago

Harden scores 37 and Clippers overcome Jokic’s triple-double to beat Nuggets 126-122

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — James Harden scored 39 points — making all 13 of his free throws — and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame Nikola Jokic’s triple-double to beat the Denver Nuggets 126-122 on Sunday night. But Los Angeles rallied behind six 3-pointers — three each by Harden and Powell — to lead 92-90 going into the fourth. Key moment Jokic …

Devin Booker scores 27, Suns win 113-105 as Warriors lose their 4th straight game
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Devin Booker scores 27, Suns win 113-105 as Warriors lose their 4th straight game

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 27 points, Kevin Durant added 21 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors 113-105 on Saturday night. Tyus Jones added 19 points and nine assists, making 7 of 9 shots, including 4 of 5 3-pointers. The Warriors trailed by 17 at halftime but cut the margin to 85-78 by the start of the …

Trail Blazers beat Kings 115-106 to stay alive in NBA Cup
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Trail Blazers beat Kings 115-106 to stay alive in NBA Cup

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Deandre Ayton had 26 points and nine rebounds to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 115-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings in an NBA Cup game on Friday night. Anfernee Simons added 21 points and nine assists and Deni Avdija had 20 points and nine rebounds for the Blazers. Takeaways Kings: Sacramento lost despite attempting five …

Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant both return from injury, lead the Suns past the Lakers 127-100
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant both return from injury, lead the Suns past the Lakers 127-100

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant each scored 23 points and the Phoenix Suns celebrated the healthy return of both players with a 127-100 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Devin Booker led the way with 26 points and had 10 assists as the Suns snapped a five-game losing streak. Grayson Allen added 10 points off …

NBA roundup: Heat turns back Mavericks in OT, Celtics beats Timberwolves
4 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Heat turns back Mavericks in OT, Celtics beats Timberwolves

The Hindu  

Jimmy Butler scored a game-high 33 points and added nine rebounds and six assists as the host Miami Heat defeated the Dallas Mavericks 123-118 in overtime on Sunday night. Celtics 107, Timberwolves 105 Jaylen Brown scored 29 points and Jayson Tatum finished with 26 points and eight rebounds to help Boston extend its winning streak to five games by beating …

Williams scores 30, Hartenstein has double-double in season debut as Thunder beat Trail Blazers
1 month ago

Williams scores 30, Hartenstein has double-double in season debut as Thunder beat Trail Blazers

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Jalen Williams scored 30 points, Isaiah Hartenstein had a double-double in his season debut, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-99 on Wednesday night. Alex Caruso scored 17 points to help Oklahoma City’s bench outscore Portland’s 44-31. Trail Blazers: Oklahoma City scored 28 points off Portland’s 24 turnovers. Key moment Oklahoma City trailed …

DeRozan scores 34, Kings rally to win in OT 127-118, ending Suns’ win streak at 7
1 month, 1 week ago

DeRozan scores 34, Kings rally to win in OT 127-118, ending Suns’ win streak at 7

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — DeMar DeRozan scored the Kings’ first eight points in overtime and Sacramento snapped the Phoenix Suns’ winning streak at seven with a 127-118 win Sunday night. The Suns led through the fourth quarter until Keegan Murray tipped in his own missed shot with 3.9 seconds to play to give Sacramento a one-point lead. But Murray committed a foul …

Suns Rally for 109-105 Win, Hand Lakers First Loss
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Suns Rally for 109-105 Win, Hand Lakers First Loss

Associated Press  

The Phoenix Suns rallied to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 109-105 on Monday night, snapping the Lakers' three-game winning streak. Devin Booker led the Suns with 33 points, while Kevin Durant added 30 and 10 assists. The Suns dominated the fourth quarter, outscoring the Lakers 30-18 to secure the victory.

Suns Dominate Mavericks, Clinching Crucial Victory
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Suns Dominate Mavericks, Clinching Crucial Victory

Associated Press  

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Dallas Mavericks 114-102 on Saturday night. Kevin Durant led the Suns with 31 points, while Jusuf Nurkic added 18 points and 14 rebounds. The Suns led by as many as 13 in the first half but settled for a 63-55 lead at the break. The Suns bounced back after blowing a 22-point lead against the …

Lakers Rally from 22 Points Behind to Beat Suns in Thrilling Thriller
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lakers Rally from 22 Points Behind to Beat Suns in Thrilling Thriller

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Phoenix Suns 123-116 on Friday night, snapping their 20-game losing streak. Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 35 points, while LeBron James contributed 17 points in the second half. The Lakers dominated the second half, outscoring Phoenix 35-24 and holding a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter.

Dončić and Thompson ignite Mavericks' offense, overwhelm Spurs in thrilling debut
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Dončić and Thompson ignite Mavericks' offense, overwhelm Spurs in thrilling debut

CNN  

Luka Dončić and Klay Thompson led the Dallas Mavericks to a 120-106 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in the latest edition of the I-35 Rivalry. Dončić missed the entire preseason with a calf injury, but the Slovenian superstar and the four-time NBA champion already looked like they have plenty of chemistry.

Suns Dominate Clippers in Thrilling OT Victory
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Suns Dominate Clippers in Thrilling OT Victory

Associated Press  

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 116-113 in overtime, spoiling the Clippers' Intuit Dome debut. Kevin Durant led the Suns with 25 points, while Bradley Beal added 24. The Suns dominated the paint and outrebounded the Clippers by nine, with Jusuf Nurkic contributing 21 points for the Clippers. The Suns won despite a late push by the Clippers, …

Phoenix Suns Triumph in Thrilling OT Thriller, Spoiling Clippers' Opening Night
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Phoenix Suns Triumph in Thrilling OT Thriller, Spoiling Clippers' Opening Night

CNN  

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 116-113 in their opening night matchup at the Intuit Dome. Kevin Durant led the Suns with 25 points, seven rebounds, three steals, and a block, while Bradley Beal added 24 points. The Clippers had a chance to win in the final seconds but failed to catch a three-pointer from the inbounds pass.

Boston Celtics set NBA record by smashing Dallas Mavericks to clinch title in style
6 months ago

Boston Celtics set NBA record by smashing Dallas Mavericks to clinch title in style

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Celtics rout Mavericks to win record 18th NBA championship
6 months ago

Celtics rout Mavericks to win record 18th NBA championship

Hindustan Times  

Jayson Tatum produced a dazzling 31-point display as the Boston Celtics dominated the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 to clinch a record-breaking 18th NBA championship crown on Monday. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum celebrates with the trophy on the podium after defeating the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals Humbled by Dallas in a 38-point game four drubbing on Friday, Boston …

Celtics rout Mavericks to win record 18th NBA championship
6 months ago

Celtics rout Mavericks to win record 18th NBA championship

The Hindu  

Jayson Tatum produced a dazzling 31-point display as the Boston Celtics dominated the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 to clinch a record-breaking 18th NBA championship crown on Monday. I’m sorry.” Jaylen Brown, who was named Finals Most valuable Player, gave Tatum scoring support with 21 points, while Jrue Holiday added 15 and Derrick White 14. Payton Pritchard put the seal on a …

Doncic scores 29, Mavericks roll past the Celtics 122-84 to avoid a sweep in the NBA Finals
6 months, 1 week ago

Doncic scores 29, Mavericks roll past the Celtics 122-84 to avoid a sweep in the NBA Finals

Hindustan Times  

DALLAS — Luka Doncic scored 25 of his 29 points in the first half, Kyrie Irving added 21 points and the Dallas Mavericks emphatically extended their season on Friday night, fending off elimination by beating the Boston Celtics 122-84 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Doncic scores 29, Mavericks roll past the Celtics 122-84 to avoid a sweep in …

Doncic scores 29, Mavericks roll past the Celtics 122-84 to avoid a sweep in the NBA Finals
6 months, 1 week ago

Doncic scores 29, Mavericks roll past the Celtics 122-84 to avoid a sweep in the NBA Finals

Associated Press  

DALLAS — There were two options for the Dallas Mavericks. The 38-point final margin was the third-biggest ever in an NBA Finals game, behind only Chicago beating Utah 96-54 in 1998 and the Celtics beating the Los Angeles Lakers 131-92 in 2008. They just played harder.” The loss — Boston’s first in five weeks — snapped the Celtics’ 10-game postseason …

NBA Finals: Mavericks roll to blowout victory over Celtics in Game 4
6 months, 1 week ago

NBA Finals: Mavericks roll to blowout victory over Celtics in Game 4

LA Times  

Dallas star Luka Doncic celebrates during the Mavericks’ win over the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night. They just played harder.” The loss — Boston’s first in five weeks — snapped the Celtics’ 10-game postseason winning streak, longest in franchise history, plus took away the chance they had at being the first team in …

Mavericks obliterate Celtics by historic margin in Game 4 to avoid NBA Finals sweep
6 months, 1 week ago

Mavericks obliterate Celtics by historic margin in Game 4 to avoid NBA Finals sweep

New York Times  

DALLAS — Deficits like the one the Dallas Mavericks face in the NBA Finals are never overcome, nor do they interrupt the pride of the team trying to dig itself out of such a deep hole. Luka Dončić scored 25 of his 29 points in the first half of Game 4, the Mavericks built one of the largest halftime leads …

NBA Finals: Boston Celtics Beat Dallas Mavericks 106-99 to Take 3-0 Lead
6 months, 1 week ago

NBA Finals: Boston Celtics Beat Dallas Mavericks 106-99 to Take 3-0 Lead

News 18  

The Boston Celtics, fueled by their star duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, held off a furious Dallas rally to beat the Mavericks 106-99 on Wednesday and take a 3-0 stranglehold on the NBA finals. Brown scored 15 of his 30 in a scorching third quarter and the Celtics held on to move within one victory of a record-setting …

Boston Celtics storm into 2-0 NBA Finals lead over Dallas Mavericks
6 months, 1 week ago

Boston Celtics storm into 2-0 NBA Finals lead over Dallas Mavericks

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Boston Celtics Beat Dallas Mavericks 105-98 for 2-0 NBA Finals Lead
6 months, 1 week ago

Boston Celtics Beat Dallas Mavericks 105-98 for 2-0 NBA Finals Lead

News 18  

The Boston Celtics, fueled by 26 points from Jrue Holiday, thwarted a desperate Dallas rally in the final minutes to beat the Mavericks 105-98 on Sunday and take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. “But at the end of the day, we’ve got to make shots to win the game.” The pressure will be on back in Dallas, with …

NBA Finals: Boston Celtics beat Dallas Mavericks 105-98 for 2-0 lead
6 months, 1 week ago

NBA Finals: Boston Celtics beat Dallas Mavericks 105-98 for 2-0 lead

Al Jazeera  

An all-round team effort with offence and defence helped the Celtics go to Game 3 in Dallas with a 2-0 lead. The Boston Celtics, fueled by 26 points from Jrue Holiday, thwarted a desperate Dallas rally in the final minutes to beat the Mavericks 105-98 and take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Holiday credited Tatum for keeping the …

Mavericks aren’t panicking after Game 1 NBA Finals loss. They’ve been here before
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Mavericks aren’t panicking after Game 1 NBA Finals loss. They’ve been here before

New York Times  

BOSTON — The Dallas Mavericks have been down 0-1 in a series twice during their run to the NBA Finals. They know what the “tomorrow” of a game like this, a 107-89 smashing at the hands of the Boston Celtics in Thursday’s Game 1, feels like. Guys have been in the right mental space.” It’s that belief that helped Dallas …

Mavericks defeat Timberwolves to set up NBA Finals showdown with Celtics
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Mavericks defeat Timberwolves to set up NBA Finals showdown with Celtics

LA Times  

Dallas guard Luka Doncic, right, celebrates during the first half of the Mavericks’ series-clinching win in Game 5 of the NBA Western Conference finals on Thursday night. Luka Doncic had a 20-point first quarter on his way to 36 points for his high this postseason, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-103 on Thursday night to breeze through …

Celtics rally to defeat Pacers and move to cusp of advancing to NBA Finals
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Celtics rally to defeat Pacers and move to cusp of advancing to NBA Finals

LA Times  

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday celebrates with teammate Al Horford during the second half of a 114-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday. Jrue Holiday overcame an illness to convert the go-ahead three-point play with 38 seconds left, then make the game-saving steal to help the Boston Celtics rally from an …

NBA Playoffs 2024: Tight finish sends Mavs past Thunder, into Western Conference finals
7 months ago

NBA Playoffs 2024: Tight finish sends Mavs past Thunder, into Western Conference finals

The Hindu  

The Dallas Mavericks led for just one minute during the first 44-plus minutes of Saturday’s postseason game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Washington made two free throws with 2.5 seconds left and Dallas advanced to the Western Conference finals for the second time in the past three seasons with a 117-116 victory over the visiting Thunder. READ | NBA Playoffs …

P.J. Washington’s free throws finish rally as Mavericks beat Thunder 117-116 to reach West finals
7 months ago

P.J. Washington’s free throws finish rally as Mavericks beat Thunder 117-116 to reach West finals

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving probably wondered if his uncanny run of closeout victories without a loss in his career was finally near an end. Washington Jr. made two free throws before an intentional miss with 2.5 seconds left as the Mavs rallied from 17 points down in the second half for a 117-116 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder to …

NBA features two Game 7s Sunday between teams that have experienced both ends of blowouts
7 months ago

NBA features two Game 7s Sunday between teams that have experienced both ends of blowouts

Associated Press  

DENVER — Denver coach Michael Malone calls them “the two greatest words in sports.” Game 7. And in a big way, like the Wolves’ 115-70 beatdown in Game 6 “But as far as the three blowouts in six games, that’s a tough one to explain,” Malone said. I think it’s going to be a tremendous Game 7.” No Western Conference …

Wednesday’s NBA playoff takeaways: Celtics eliminate Cavaliers; Mavericks push Thunder to the brink
7 months, 1 week ago

Wednesday’s NBA playoff takeaways: Celtics eliminate Cavaliers; Mavericks push Thunder to the brink

New York Times  

By Jay King, Jared Weiss, Joe Vardon, Anthony Slater and Tim Cato The Dallas Mavericks took a 3-2 series lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, winning 104-92 to move one win away from a trip to the Western Conference finals. Mavericks 104, Thunder 92 Series: Dallas leads 3-2 Game 6: 8 p.m. Saturday in Dallas Mavericks just …

NBA Playoffs: Celtics take a 3-1 lead in the East semifinal series, Thunder levels series against Mavericks
7 months, 1 week ago

NBA Playoffs: Celtics take a 3-1 lead in the East semifinal series, Thunder levels series against Mavericks

The Hindu  

Jayson Tatum scored 33 points and the Boston Celtics beat the severely short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 109-102 in Game 4 on Monday night to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their East semifinal series. Jaylen Brown added 27 for the Celtics, who can close out Cleveland with a win in Game 5 on Wednesday night at home. Thunder 100 - 96 …

NBA Playoffs: Cavaliers Stun Celtics in Game 2, Luka Doncic Ties Up OKC Series 1-1 for Mavericks
7 months, 1 week ago

NBA Playoffs: Cavaliers Stun Celtics in Game 2, Luka Doncic Ties Up OKC Series 1-1 for Mavericks

News 18  

Cleveland and Dallas turned the tables on their top-seeded opponents on Thursday, the Cavaliers shocking the Boston Celtics and the Mavericks silencing the Thunder to level their NBA playoff series at one game apiece. Mitchell scored 23 of his 29 points in the second half and received plenty of support from “attack-minded” teammates as the Cavs bounced back from a …

Mavericks-Clippers, Heat-Celtics set for pivotal Game 5s in their first-round series
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Mavericks-Clippers, Heat-Celtics set for pivotal Game 5s in their first-round series

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks are all tied up after four games in a series that’s been a back-and-forth thriller with big finishes, surprising twists and an intriguingly counterintuitive narrative. Los Angeles evened it in Game 4 on Sunday with a 116-111 win at Dallas despite playing without Kawhi Leonard and blowing a 31-point …

Nuggets, Thunder have chances to move into Round 2, and Boston seeks 3-1 lead in Miami
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Nuggets, Thunder have chances to move into Round 2, and Boston seeks 3-1 lead in Miami

Associated Press  

Denver is one win from returning to Round 2. Monday’s game is the most important game of the season for us and we understand that.” Oklahoma City is trying for its first 4-0 sweep since Round 1 against Dallas in 2012. You combine that with our talent level, I think it’s going to be hard to beat us.” That said, …

James, Lakers facing elimination Saturday. Magic, Pelicans and Heat seek home wins
7 months, 3 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 …

Suns’ Big 3 in a big pickle, down 2-0 against the Timberwolves as series moves to Phoenix
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Suns’ Big 3 in a big pickle, down 2-0 against the Timberwolves as series moves to Phoenix

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns and their so-called Big Three return home to the desert in a big pickle. Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and the Suns are in a 2-0 hole heading into Friday’s Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, who looked mostly dominant in a pair of double-digit wins in …

NBA Playoffs: Heat Stun Celtics to Level Series, Thunder Demolish Pelicans to Take 2-0 Lead
7 months, 4 weeks ago

NBA Playoffs: Heat Stun Celtics to Level Series, Thunder Demolish Pelicans to Take 2-0 Lead

News 18  

The Miami Heat unleashed a barrage of three-pointers to score a series-leveling 111-101 upset over the top-seeded Boston Celtics in their NBA Eastern Conference playoff duel on Wednesday. The win was all the more unexpected given Miami’s 20-point drubbing by Boston in game one on Sunday — something Herro said had motivated the Heat for game two. “We lost badly …

76ers, Magic, Lakers head home for Game 3 trailing 2-0 in NBA playoff series
7 months, 4 weeks ago

76ers, Magic, Lakers head home for Game 3 trailing 2-0 in NBA playoff series

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid and the 76ers had just dropped two straight playoff games in New York that left them feeling like — well, like their playoff series against the Knicks was far from over. Being a younger team, but being able to play in front of your crowd, gives you that confidence that you can.” The Lakers haven’t played …

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving lead Mavs over Clippers 96-93 to tie series as Kawhi Leonard returns
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving lead Mavs over Clippers 96-93 to tie series as Kawhi Leonard returns

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Led by Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, the Dallas Mavericks bounced back to take away home-court advantage from the Los Angeles Clippers and newly returned and rusty Kawhi Leonard. “He’s going to find his rhythm and we’re going to find our rhythm around him.” Plagued by poor shooting and behind for much of the game, the Clippers …

Previewing the 1st round of the NBA playoffs, which start on Saturday
8 months ago

Previewing the 1st round of the NBA playoffs, which start on Saturday

Associated Press  

Preview capsules for the first round of the NBA playoffs, which start Saturday. Indiana beat Milwaukee four times in five matchups — an extra game coming with the Pacers’ victory in the semifinals of the In-Season Tournament — and led the league with 123.3 points per game. Story line: The Magic entered the season as one of the NBA’s youngest …

NBA: Sixers Beat Heat to Book Playoff Date With Knicks, Bulls Rout Hawks
8 months ago

NBA: Sixers Beat Heat to Book Playoff Date With Knicks, Bulls Rout Hawks

News 18  

The Philadelphia 76ers, fueled by 23 points from NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid, rallied to beat the Miami Heat 105-104 on Wednesday and book a first-round playoff clash with the New York Knicks. Batum made six of the 76ers’ 12 three-pointers, and 76ers coach Nick Nurse credited his long-range shooting with helping Philadelphia break through against the Miami zone …

LeBron James’ triple-double lifts Lakers over Pelicans and into a play-in rematch with New Orleans
8 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James’ triple-double lifts Lakers over Pelicans and into a play-in rematch with New Orleans

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — LeBron James closed out his 21st NBA regular season looking invigorated, formidable on both ends of the court and ready to produce in the postseason. I’ve got to do it all on the floor, but none of it is predetermined.” Anthony Davis had 30 points and 11 rebounds against the team that made him the first overall …

Thunder rout Mavericks 135-86 to take the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference
8 months, 1 week ago

Thunder rout Mavericks 135-86 to take the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — With about 90 seconds remaining, Oklahoma City’s fans stood in unison and began chanting. As the final moments wound down in a 135-86 win over the Dallas Mavericks, the still-standing Thunder fans celebrated a team that went from winning 24 games two seasons ago to having the best record in the Western Conference this season. Just don’t …

Jazz beat Clippers 110-109, LA earns home-court advantage for 1st round and locks in 4th seed
8 months, 1 week ago

Jazz beat Clippers 110-109, LA earns home-court advantage for 1st round and locks in 4th seed

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Reserve Kenneth Lofton Jr. scored a season-high 27 points and the Utah Jazz beat the Clippers 110-109 on Friday night after playoff-bound Los Angeles clinched the fourth seed in the West. “Getting the fourth seed in a tough conference — you got four teams that won 50 games — it means a lot to have the homecourt …

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