Tag: NBA Western Conference
Blazers face uncertain offseason after playoff elimination
PORTLAND, Ore. — After a second straight first-round playoff exit, it has become clear the Portland Trail Blazers need more than just the heroics...
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...
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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Clippers plan augmented reality ‘Kids Cast’ of playoff game
LOS ANGELES — The LA Clippers game against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday not only carries big stakes in respect to the Western Conference...
Nuggets beat Blazers 147-140 in 2OT, Lillard scores 55
DENVER — Michael Porter Jr.'s 3-pointer with 1:33 left in the second overtime helped the Denver Nuggets squelch an epic comeback by the Portland...
Suns dismantle Lakers 115-85 to take 3-2 series lead
PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 30 points after two quiet games and the Phoenix Suns sent LeBron James to the locker room early, dismantling...
By the numbers: LeBron James in a most unusual position
LeBron James has entered unchartered waters.
He has been to the...
Mitchell scores 30, Jazz beat Memphis 120-113 to go up 3-1
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, and the top-seeded Utah Jazz grabbed a 3-1 lead Monday night by holding off the Memphis...
