Lakers, Hawks, Mavs look to seize 1st-round control at home
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers, Atlanta Hawks and Dallas Mavericks all began their first-round playoff series at a home-court disadvantage.
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Tatum’s 50 points carry Celtics over Nets 125-119
BOSTON — Jayson Tatum scored a playoff career-high 50 points to carry the Boston Celtics back into their series against the Brooklyn Nets with...
Tatum scores 50 points, Celtics beat Nets to cut deficit
BOSTON — Jayson Tatum scored a playoff career-high 50 points to carry the Boston Celtics back into their series against the Brooklyn Nets with...
Stewart scored 15, Storm cruise past Lynx 82-72
EVERETT, Wash. — Breanna Stewart had 15 points and eight rebounds and the Seattle Storm cruised to an 82-72 win over the Minnesota Lynx...
Clippers spoil Mavs’ party, 118-108, to get back in series
DALLAS — Kawhi Leonard scored 36 points, Paul George added 29 and the Los Angeles Clippers spoiled Luka Doncic's home playoff debut, beating the...
Mark Eaton, shot-blocking king and Jazz legend, dies at 64
Mark Eaton, the 7-foot-4 shot-blocking king who twice was the NBA's defensive player of the year during his career with the Utah Jazz, has...
Staying home: Lakers ink Staples Center lease through 2041
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers will stay home at Staples Center through at least 2041 after signing a long-term lease extension.
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Lakers celebrate playoff homecoming in 109-95 win over Suns
LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis had 34 points and 11 rebounds, LeBron James added 21 points and nine assist and the Los Angeles Lakers...
Davis, James lead Lakers past erratic Suns for 2-1 lead
LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis had 34 points and 11 rebounds, LeBron James added 21 points and nine assist and the Los Angeles Lakers...
Denver beats Portland 120-115, goes up 2-1 in playoff series
PORTLAND, Ore. — Nikola Jokic had 36 points and 11 rebounds, the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 120-115 Thursday night to take...
