Warriors await challenge after cruising to 8-0 in playoffs The Golden State Warriors are four wins from their third consecutive trip to the NBA Finals — and likely a third straight showdown with the Cleveland Cavaliers. With four All-Stars, including two MVPs, it's not hard to see why. The Warriors […]
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Harden, Rockets rout Spurs 125-104 to tie series After fighting through a terrible chest cold for the last few days, James Harden finally felt like himself on Sunday night. "I can finally breathe," Harden said. And the Houston Rockets can, too, after his performance helped them rebound from consecutive losses […]
Bucks rookie Thon Maker leaves mark in return to Canada Bucks rookie Thon Maker leaves mark in return to Canada:- Milwaukee Bucks big man Thon Maker marked his first postseason game with a block party in familiar surroundings. The 7-foot-1 rookie wasn't worried about performing under playoff pressure against the […]
Blazers need more than just Lillard, McCollum vs Warriors Blazers need more than just Lillard, McCollum vs Warriors:- Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum made brilliant playoff debuts, and it still wasn't enough for Portland in Game 1 against Golden State. The Trail Blazers know that if they are going to […]
Joe Johnson thriving in mentor role with youthful Jazz Joe Johnson thriving in mentor role with youthful Jazz:- Joe Johnson has been known as "Iso Joe," and was more recently dubbed "Joe Jesus" by Kevin Garnett when the two played together in Brooklyn. Johnson, a seven-time All-Star who is one […]
Celtics to face Bulls in opening round; Cavaliers get Pacers The Celtics have secured the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Boston overcame a sluggish start to top the Milwaukee Bucks 112-94 Wednesday night at TD Garden. With a record of 53-29, the Celtics finished two games ahead […]
Plays in Garbage Time have some in NBA getting trashed Lance Stephenson insisted he meant no disrespect. The Toronto Raptors thought otherwise, then made their feelings quite clear. And the NBA got more Garbage Time drama. Often, Garbage Time — the final minutes of a blowout — is either forgettable, […]
NBA sees promising numbers in 1st year of new TV deal In the first season of a massive new $24 billion television contract, the NBA saw its combined domestic ratings for all networks stay even when compared to last season. For Bill Koenig, the league's president of global media distribution, […]
DeRozan scores 36, Raptors top Magic 131-112 for 6th in row DeRozan scores 36, Raptors top Magic 131-112 for 6th in row:- DeMar DeRozan started his new work week the way he finished the old one, and the result was a sixth straight victory for the Toronto Raptors. DeRozan, selected […]
Kings beat Magic 120-115 to snap eight-game losing streak Kings beat Magic 120-115 to snap eight-game losing streak:- After squandering several big leads in the past week, the Sacramento Kings were pleased to finally play well down the stretch. Darren Collison had 19 points and 13 assists, reserve Anthony Tolliver […]
