Tag: NBA Northwest Division
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...
Jazz advance to 2nd round, beating Grizzlies in Game 5
SALT LAKE CITY — Donovan Mitchell scored 26 of his 30 points in the first half and the Utah Jazz advanced to the second...
Grizzlies see bright future after surprising playoff push
The Memphis Grizzlies believe they have a great foundation after returning to the playoffs much faster than anyone outside the franchise expected.
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Nuggets beat Blazers 147-140 in 2OT, Lillard scores 55
DENVER — Michael Porter Jr.'s 3-pointer with 1:33 left in the second overtime helped the Denver Nuggets squelch an epic comeback by the Portland...
Mitchell scores 30, Jazz beat Memphis 120-113 to go up 3-1
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, and the top-seeded Utah Jazz grabbed a 3-1 lead Monday night by holding off the Memphis...
Young, Westbrook, Morant back at scenes of ugly fan actions
Philadelphia, Utah and Atlanta can reach the second round. Dallas or the Los Angeles Clippers will get to the verge of it.
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Mitchell scores 29 points, Jazz beat Grizzlies for 2-1 lead
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Donovan Mitchell scored 10 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter and the top-seeded Utah Jazz beat the Memphis Grizzlies...
Conley now former team’s villain, 76ers on verge of sweep
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Grizzlies fans cheered Mike Conley earlier this year when he finally earned All-Star recognition in his 14th season.
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Young, Morant call fan behavior disgusting, unacceptable
Memphis guard Ja Morant says the treatment of his family during Game 2 in Utah was “very unacceptable.” Atlanta guard Trae Young has seen...
Mark Eaton, shot-blocking king and Jazz legend, dies at 64
Mark Eaton, the 7-foot-4 shot-blocking king who twice was the NBA's defensive player of the year during his career with the Utah Jazz, has...