Tag: National Basketball Association
Harden not back for Game 2, Bucks hope their shooting is
NEW YORK — James Harden won't be back for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Milwaukee Bucks believe their shooting touch will.
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Home sweet home: Clippers beat Mavs 126-111 to win series
LOS ANGELES — Kawhi Leonard scored 28 points, Marcus Morris added 23 and the Los Angeles Clippers finally won at home, finishing off the...
Durant, Irving carry Nets in opener after Harden hurt
NEW YORK — Kevin Durant scored 29 points, Kyrie Irving had 25 and the two superstars carried the Brooklyn Nets after James Harden's early...
Embiid plays in Game 1 for 76ers with injured right knee
PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid was in the starting lineup Sunday even with a cartilage tear in his right knee for Game 1 of the...
Good to go? Embiid’s status for Game 1 uncertain for 76ers
PHILADELPHIA — Dwight Howard gushed over his first year in Philly, a train-of-thought review on his favorite cheesesteak spot and the dairy dessert the...
Clippers beat Mavs 104-97, force Game 7 in another road win
DALLAS — Kawhi Leonard tied his playoff career high with 45 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Dallas Mavericks 104-97 on Friday...
Hawks-76ers Eastern Conference semifinals preview capsule
Preview capsule for the Philadelphia-Atlanta Eastern Conference semifinal series that starts Sunday:
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Bucks’ Jrue Holiday wins Joe Dumars Trophy for sportsmanship
NEW YORK — Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday has won the Joe Dumars Trophy as the NBA player who best represents the ideals of...
Blazers face uncertain offseason after playoff elimination
PORTLAND, Ore. — After a second straight first-round playoff exit, it has become clear the Portland Trail Blazers need more than just the heroics...
After exit, Lakers hope to run it back with healthier team
LOS ANGELES — After two seasons that felt like one relentless grind interrupted only by a strange championship celebration, the Los Angeles Lakers simply...