Tag: NBA Playoffs
After exit, Lakers hope to run it back with healthier team
LOS ANGELES — After two seasons that felt like one relentless grind interrupted only by a strange championship celebration, the Los Angeles Lakers simply...
Jazz advance to 2nd round, beating Grizzlies in Game 5
SALT LAKE CITY — Donovan Mitchell scored 26 of his 30 points in the first half and the Utah Jazz advanced to the second...
Doncic scores 42 and leads Mavs over Clippers 105-100
LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic scored 42 points, Tim Hardaway Jr. hit two free throws with eight seconds left, and the Dallas Mavericks edged...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
June 4
1870 — Ed Brown becomes the first African-American jockey...
Knicks make surprise playoff return, need work to stay there
NEW YORK — Everyone was about to head home for the summer when a “Let's go Knicks! Let's go Knicks!" chant broke out at...
Grizzlies see bright future after surprising playoff push
The Memphis Grizzlies believe they have a great foundation after returning to the playoffs much faster than anyone outside the franchise expected.
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Wizards GM skirts topic of coach’s future after playoff exit
WASHINGTON — The first topic raised with Washington Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard the day after the team's season ended was the topic that...
Without Embiid, 76ers roll past Wizards and into 2nd round
PHILADELPHIA — Rest up, Joel Embiid.
With an NBA title...
Young scores 36 points, Hawks finish off Knicks in Game 5
NEW YORK — Trae Young put the finishing touches on his impressive first playoff series with 36 points and nine assists, and the Atlanta...
Hawks, 76ers win Game 5s to set up 2nd-round series
NEW YORK — Trae Young put the finishing touches on his impressive first playoff series with 36 points and nine assists, and the Atlanta...
