Tag: NBA Western Conference
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...
Trail Blazers beat Nuggets 115-95 in Game 4 to tie series
PORTLAND, Ore. — Norman Powell matched his career playoff high with 29 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Denver Nuggets 115-95 on...
Lakers, Hawks, Mavs look to seize 1st-round control at home
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers, Atlanta Hawks and Dallas Mavericks all began their first-round playoff series at a home-court disadvantage.
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Lakers’ Caldwell-Pope has knee bruise, no structural damage
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Lakers starting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has a mildly bruised left knee, and his availability is uncertain for Game 4...
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...
Clippers spoil Mavs’ party, 118-108, to get back in series
DALLAS — Kawhi Leonard scored 36 points, Paul George added 29 and the Los Angeles Clippers spoiled Luka Doncic's home playoff debut, beating the...
Lakers celebrate playoff homecoming in 109-95 win over Suns
LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis had 34 points and 11 rebounds, LeBron James added 21 points and nine assist and the Los Angeles Lakers...
Staying home: Lakers ink Staples Center lease through 2041
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers will stay home at Staples Center through at least 2041 after signing a long-term lease extension.
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Davis, James lead Lakers past erratic Suns for 2-1 lead
LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis had 34 points and 11 rebounds, LeBron James added 21 points and nine assist and the Los Angeles Lakers...
Denver beats Portland 120-115, goes up 2-1 in playoff series
PORTLAND, Ore. — Nikola Jokic had 36 points and 11 rebounds, the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 120-115 Thursday night to take...