John Wall scores 42 points, Wizards knock out Hawks 115-99
ATLANTA (AP) John Wall had that look in his eye at morning shootaround. Bradley Beal knew it was going to be a big night for Washington’s star point guard. Wall […]
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Spurs advance: San Antonio beats Grizzlies 103-96 in Game 6
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The San Antonio Spurs wanted no part of playing a seventh game against the Grizzlies, not with the Houston Rockets looming in the next round. Kawhi Leonard […]
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Whew! Raptors blow 25-point lead, but beat Bucks 92-89
MILWAUKEE (AP) The crowd on the road was rowdy. The 25-point lead was gone. The Toronto Raptors were frazzled, in danger of losing a Game 6 in the playoffs again. […]
Continue ReadingHome, sweet home: Beal, Wall lead Wizards past Hawks, 103-99
WASHINGTON (AP) John Wall figured the credit went to the down-the-stretch defense displayed by his Washington Wizards. Neither Dennis Schroder nor coach Mike Budenholzer found any flaws with the way […]
Continue ReadingCeltics beat Bulls 108-97, take 3-2 lead in series
BOSTON (AP) The Celtics and Bulls found another thing to argue about after Game 5 of their spirited first-round playoff series: Was Avery Bradley more impressive on offense, or on […]
Continue ReadingLeonard, Mills lead Spurs by Grizzlies for 3-2 series lead
SAN ANTONIO (AP) The Spurs turned to their “grandpa” for the lift their young stars have struggled to provide in the past two games. Manu Ginobili hit the court, literally, […]
Continue ReadingWarriors move on with a sweep of the Trail Blazers
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Long after the Trail Blazers had left their court, many of Golden State’s players celebrated on the floor at the Moda Center to the delight of a […]
Continue ReadingBalanced Hawks hold off Wizards 111-101, even series 2-all
ATLANTA (AP) In a year when the geezers are coming up big in the NBA playoffs, add another one to the list. Jose Calderon might be the most unlikely of […]
Continue Reading Powell scores 25 as Raptors beat Bucks 118-93 in Game 5
TORONTO (AP) Putting Norm Powell in the starting lineup has changed the playoff fortunes of the Toronto Raptors. Powell scored a career playoff-high 25 points, Kyle Lowry had 16 points […]
Continue ReadingThomas scores 33, Celtics beat Bulls 104-95 to tie series
CHICAGO (AP) Isaiah Thomas is playing through tears after the death of his sister, drawing strength from the rest of the Boston Celtics. They found another gear in Chicago. Thomas […]
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