Tag: NBA Western Conference
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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Lakers’ Caldwell-Pope has knee bruise, no structural damage
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Lakers starting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has a mildly bruised left knee, and his availability is uncertain for Game 4...
Young, Morant call fan behavior disgusting, unacceptable
Memphis guard Ja Morant says the treatment of his family during Game 2 in Utah was “very unacceptable.” Atlanta guard Trae Young has seen...
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...
Mitchell nets 25, Jazz overcome Morant, Grizzlies 141-129
SALT LAKE CITY — Donovan Mitchell scored 25 points in his much-anticipated return from a sprained ankle and the Utah Jazz overcame Ja Morant’s...
Sued by partner over sale, Taylor says T-wolves won’t move
MINNEAPOLIS — Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor expressed confidence Thursday that the NBA franchise will remain in Minnesota after it is sold, responding to a...
Utah Jazz fan’s lawsuit over taunting incident dismissed
SALT LAKE CITY — A lawsuit against the Utah Jazz by a fan who was banned for life from the team's arena over what...
