A year after Finals, Lakers and Heat set to play before fans
MIAMI — On their respective ways to the NBA Finals last season, there was one important element missing for both the Los Angeles Lakers...
1st sportsbook at major pro sports arena opens in Washington
WASHINGTON — The first full-service sportsbook at a major sports arena or stadium in the United States opened its doors Wednesday at the home...
Nets get 7 3s from Harris, rout Celtics 130-108 for 2-0 lead
NEW YORK — Joe Harris tied a franchise playoff record with seven 3-pointers, Kevin Durant scored 26 points and the Brooklyn Nets routed the...
Brooklyn routs Boston 130-108 for 2-0 lead in playoff series
NEW YORK — Joe Harris tied a franchise playoff record with seven 3-pointers, Kevin Durant scored 26 points and the Brooklyn Nets routed the...
Bucks capitalize on hot start to roll past Heat 132-98
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points and Bryn Forbes led Milwaukee’s scorching start from 3-point range as the Bucks trounced the Miami Heat...
Growing pains as Spurs transition to younger roster
SAN ANTONIO — After relying heavily on veterans for two decades, the San Antonio Spurs are having growing pains in their transformation to a...
Lillard hits 8 3-pointers, ties NBA playoff record for half
DENVER — Damian Lillard hit eight 3-pointers, including one from nearly half-court, to tie an NBA playoff record for most in a half.
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Knicks’ Julius Randle wins NBA’s Most Improved Player award
NEW YORK — Julius Randle was voted the NBA's Most Improved Player on Tuesday after leading the New York Knicks to the playoffs during...
Jokic scores 38, Nuggets beat Blazers 128-109 to even series
DENVER — Nikola Jokic scored 38 points to overcome a 3-point shooting barrage from Damian Lillard and the Denver Nuggets evened the first-round series...
Nuggets even series with Trail Blazers
DENVER — Nikola Jokic scored 38 points to overcome a 3-point shooting barrage from Damian Lillard and the Denver Nuggets evened the first-round series...