Grizzlies end Spurs’ season in play-in game winning 100-96
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Dillon Brooks scored eight of his 24 points in the fourth quarter to help put Memphis ahead to stay and the...
Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. embraces bigger role in playoffs
<p>DENVER — Nikola Jokic's sidekick in last year's playoffs was Jamal Murray. This year, it'll be Michael Porter Jr.</p>
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LeBron’s 3 lifts Lakers over Warriors in West play-in game
LOS ANGELES — LeBron James made a long, go-ahead 3-pointer with 58.2 seconds remaining, rallying the Los Angeles Lakers to a 103-100 victory over...
Hawks F Reddish (Achilles) expected to miss opening round
<p>ATLANTA — Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish is expected to miss the opening round of the playoffs as he continues his extended recovery from...
Mavs trying to end 10-year run without playoff series win
DALLAS — Asked about the decade without a playoff series victory since coaching the Dallas Mavericks to their only championship, Rick Carlisle quickly mentioned...
Randle, Harden the keys for a playoff run, or 2, in New York
NEW YORK — James Harden was the final piece to a Big Three. Julius Randle is an unquestioned No. 1.
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Anthony prepares to face Denver in playoffs for first time
<p>PORTLAND, Ore. — Carmelo Anthony has been around the NBA for quite some time but he’s never faced the team that launched his career...
Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. embraces bigger role in playoffs
DENVER — Nikola Jokic's sidekick in last year's playoffs was Jamal Murray. This year, it'll be Michael Porter Jr.
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Sabonis leads Pacers past Hornets 144-117 in play-in round
INDIANAPOLIS — Domantas Sabonis had 14 points, 21 rebounds and nine assists, and the short-handed Indiana Pacers routed the Charlotte Hornets 144-117 in the...
Holiday eager to help Milwaukee take next step in playoffs
<p>MILWAUKEE — The price the Bucks paid to add Jrue Holiday to their roster and the amount they invested to keep him underscores how...