Rozier, Tatum help Celtics beat 76ers
BOSTON, Mass. (AP) – Boston’s rising stars stalled The Process and led the Celtics to victory in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Substitute point guard Terry Rozier scored 29, […]
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7th heaven: LeBron carries Cavaliers past Pacers in Game 7
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James wasn’t ready to go home or to Philadelphia or Los Angeles. He’s heading to Toronto, bringing a Cavaliers team that isn’t done yet. Unwilling to […]
Continue ReadingDown at half, Raps eliminate Wiz 102-92 thanks to reserves
WASHINGTON (AP) — For a team that had been 0-23 when trailing at halftime in road playoff games, the Toronto Raptors sure went about ending that drought and advancing in […]
Continue ReadingMitchell scores 38, Jazz beat Thunder 96-91 to win series
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Donovan Mitchell arrived at the arena wearing a white hoodie featuring the Mona Lisa. He left the court having authored a playoff masterpiece. Even when […]
Continue ReadingGiannis, Bucks beat Celtics to force Game 7
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points and 14 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks pulled away late to beat the Boston Celtics 97-86 on Thursday night to force a […]
Continue ReadingDeRozan scores 32 points, Raptors beat Wizards in Game 5
TORONTO (AP) — DeMar DeRozan scored 32 points, Kyle Lowry had 17 points and 10 assists and the Toronto Raptors beat the Washington Wizards 108-98 on Wednesday night in Game […]
Continue ReadingCapela scores 26, Rockets eliminate Wolves with 122-104 win
HOUSTON (AP) – James Harden had another huge third quarter to propel the Houston Rockets to their latest win, and coach Mike D’Antoni wants to know what’s behind those scoring bursts. “When you do […]
Continue ReadingWestbrook scores 45; Thunder beat Jazz to avoid elimination
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Russell Westbrook unleashed the same fury he had in Game 4, just a little more efficiently this time. Westbrook was controlled, and he was too much […]
Continue ReadingLeBron James’ big shot at buzzer gives Cavs Game 5 victory
CLEVELAND (AP) — The game, the series, the season and perhaps Cleveland’s future were in jeopardy. LeBron James saved everything. James dropped a 3-pointer at the buzzer, a crowning moment […]
Continue ReadingDurant, Green lead Warriors past Spurs into second round
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Klay Thompson has rediscovered his shooting touch at the perfect time for the playoffs, Draymond Green is crashing the boards and doing it all on both […]
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