Johnson scores 28, Jazz beat Clippers 105-98 to even series
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Joe Johnson saved the Utah Jazz – again. “Iso Joe” has become a major problem for the Los Angeles Clippers. Johnson scored 28 points, and the […]
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Warriors take 3-0 series lead over Blazers with 119-113 win
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Stephen Curry wasn’t trying to be a hero. He just wanted the win. Curry scored 34 points – including a 3-pointer with just about a minute left […]
Continue ReadingTied at 2: Gasol lifts Grizzlies past Spurs 110-108 in OT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Grizzlies guard Mike Conley said he was an option to take the final shot and that the San Antonio Spurs thought so, too, on a night when […]
Continue ReadingRaptors beat Bucks 87-76 in slugfest, tie series at 2-2
MILWAUKEE (AP) DeMar DeRozan reverted back to his playmaking form. The Toronto Raptors reasserted themselves on defense. They’re headed back to Canada after winning a bruiser of a first-round playoff […]
Continue ReadingFormer Mizzou Tiger Johnathan Williams to test NBA waters
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) Gonzaga junior Johnathan Williams has declared for the NBA draft but will not sign with an agent, leaving open the possibility he will return for his senior […]
Continue ReadingWestbrook’s triple-double leads Thunder past Rockets 115-113
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Russell Westbrook figured out that he didn’t have to do it all. Once that happened, the Thunder figured out how to beat the Houston Rockets. Westbrook scored […]
Continue ReadingGrizzlies pull within 2-1 of Spurs with 105-94 win
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Memphis coach David Fizdale set the tone with his memorable rant about the officiating in Game 2, which led to a $30,000 fine by the NBA. Then […]
Continue ReadingJames, Cavs come from 26 down, beat Pacers to take 3-0 lead
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) LeBron James celebrated another milestone with the greatest second-half comeback in playoff history. Win one more at Indiana, the four-time MVP will be crowned king of the first […]
Continue ReadingBucks overwhelm Raptors 104-77, take 2-1 series lead
MILWAUKEE (AP) The Bradley Center was throbbing, filled with raucous basketball fans eager to watch one of the NBA’s up-and-coming teams. The Milwaukee Bucks fed off the energy that pulsed […]
Continue ReadingBeal, Wall score 20 of last 21 for Wiz to beat Hawks 109-101
WASHINGTON (AP) Through the first three quarters of Game 2 of the Washington Wizards’ opening playoff series, Bradley Beal made only 6 of 18 shots. And that came after shooting […]
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