Borrego hopes tough finish drives Hornets to take next step
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — While the Charlotte Hornets found a player to build around in point guard LaMelo Ball and made significant strides this season,...
LeVert to miss Pacers’ play-in game against Hornets
INDIANAPOLIS — The short-handed Indiana Pacers will be down at least one more player for Tuesday night's play-in game against the Charlotte Hornets after...
Williamson, Griffin, offer different views of Pelicans’ play
NEW ORLEANS — Zion Williamson takes little comfort in how close the New Orleans Pelicans came to qualifying for the postseason.
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James scores 25, tweaks ankle, Lakers top Pelicans 110-98
NEW ORLEANS — LeBron James scored 25 points before he appeared to mildly aggravate a right ankle injury and the Los Angeles Lakers closed...
Wiz to face Celtics after beating Hornets for 8th in East
WASHINGTON — The Washington Wizards finished eighth in the Eastern Conference standings and set up a play-in matchup against the No. 7 Boston Celtics...
Poole’s career-high 38 points lead Warriors past Pelicans
SAN FRANCISCO — Jordan Poole scored a go-ahead layup with 21.4 seconds left and made two free throws with less than a second remaining...
Randle leads Knicks past Hornets in OT, tie Atlanta for 4th
NEW YORK — Julius Randle had 33 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds, and led an overtime surge that sent the New York Knicks...
Play-in or playoffs? Lakers won’t know until the final day
LeBron James may be one game away from the playoffs. Or he may be one game away from the play-in tournament, and a possible...
George scores 20, Clippers roll past slumping Hornets 113-90
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Paul George had 20 points and 10 rebounds, Reggie Jackson added 19 points off the bench on five 3-pointers and the...
Mavs get key 125-107 win for postseason, eliminate Pelicans
DALLAS — Luka Doncic scored 33 points, Kristaps Porzingis added 19 in his return from injury and the Dallas Mavericks took a big step...