Nuggets face daunting deficit, Jokic faces ignominious exit
Four NHL teams have overcome 3-0 deficits in a best-of-seven playoff series, including the 1942 Stanley Cup champion Toronto Maple Leafs. The Boston Red...
Analysis: In the NBA, a breakthrough win awaits for a GM
Phoenix general manager James Jones was the guy who would routinely hold court at his locker a half-hour before games and engage in all...
Chris Paul has another big night, Suns rout Nuggets 123-98
PHOENIX — Chris Paul had 17 points and 15 assists without a turnover, Devin Booker added 18 points and 10 rebounds and the Phoenix...
Hawks, Nuggets hope home court provides edge in semifinals
ATLANTA — John Collins already has seen what playoff success has done to raise the hometown excitement for the Atlanta Hawks.
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In the 2021 playoffs, the NBA’s class of 2018 is showing up
Phoenix's Deandre Ayton had Guy Fieri leaping out of his courtside seat with a thundering dunk. Atlanta's Trae Young had Spike Lee leaving early...
Rejuvenated Paul leads Suns over Nuggets 122-105 in Game 1
PHOENIX — Chris Paul and his rejuvenated right shoulder scored 21 points and dished 11 assists, Mikal Bridges added 23 points and the Phoenix...
Nets rout Bucks and Suns beat Nuggets
NEW YORK — Kevin Durant scored 32 points in three quarters of a top-to-bottom blowout that sent the Brooklyn Nets halfway to the Eastern...
Boosted by big crowds, Suns try to win again vs Nuggets
PHOENIX — It would have been an awesome play even when Phoenix Suns Arena was empty: Cameron Payne floated a pass to a streaking...
Anthony Davis back in Lakers’ starting lineup for Game 6
LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis is in the Los Angeles Lakers' starting lineup Thursday night as they face playoff elimination in Game 6 of...
Nuggets eliminate Trail Blazers in Game 6 with 126-115 win
PORTLAND, Ore. — Nikola Jokic had 36 points and the Denver Nuggets eliminated the Portland Trail Blazers in six games with a 126-115 victory...