Tag: NBA Western Conference
Chris Paul listed as probable for Suns in Game 3
LOS ANGELES — Chris Paul is listed as probable to play for the Phoenix Suns in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.
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Ayton soars for last second alley-oop, Suns beat Clippers
PHOENIX — Deandre Ayton jammed an alley-oop pass from Jae Crowder with 0.7 seconds left, giving the Phoenix Suns a thrilling 104-103 win over...
EXPLAINER: Why was Deandre Ayton’s dunk a legal NBA play?
When Phoenix's Deandre Ayton reached over the rim to dunk Jae Crowder's pass for what became the winning points of the Suns' 104-103 win...
AP source: Celtics hire Nets assistant Udoka as new coach
BOSTON — The Boston Celtics have hired Brooklyn Nets assistant Ime Udoka to be their new coach, a person familiar with the decision told...
Clippers traveling a rutted playoff road, again
LOS ANGELES — It's not simply the Los Angeles Clippers vs. the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Finals. The Clippers are fighting their...
East finalists Bucks, Hawks seeking to end long droughts
MILWAUKEE — There’s more than a berth in the NBA Finals at stake when the Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks square off for the...
Hawks head to East finals after Game 7 win in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — Trae Young and the Hawks are taking their stunning turnaround to the Eastern Conference finals.
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Embrace the silence: Suns push for another win without Paul
PHOENIX — Even in a building packed with 16,583 rowdy, rollicking fans, Suns guard Cameron Payne could feel the silence.
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Missing men? Suns, Clips deal with uncertain status of stars
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers are still playing basketball deep into these NBA playoffs partly because they've learned to persevere...
Latest early playoff exit leaves bitter taste for Utah Jazz
SALT LAKE CITY — Once again, the Utah Jazz endured a postseason collapse. Making an early exit from the NBA playoffs stung much more...