Tag: NBA Western Conference
Doc Rivers baffled by continued criticism of Ben Simmons
PHILADELPHIA — Doc Rivers can’t fathom criticism of Ben Simmons, especially after the three-time All-Star became just the sixth player in NBA history to...
Mavs’ Porzingis fined for violating NBA’s virus ban on clubs
NEW YORK — Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis was fined $50,000 on Tuesday for violating the NBA's COVID-19 rule banning players from entering nightclubs...
8th-seeded Memphis beats No. 1-seeded Jazz in series opener
SALT LAKE CITY — Dillon Brooks had 31 points and seven rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Utah Jazz 112-109 Sunday night in...
NBA’s young superstars showing their time is now in playoffs
NEW YORK — Trae Young didn’t look like a postseason rookie in silencing a rocking road crowd in New York.
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GM Myers confident Warriors will re-sign Stephen Curry
SAN FRANCISCO — Warriors general manager Bob Myers has little doubt Golden State will sign newly crowned scoring champion Stephen Curry to a contract...
Curry, Warriors look forward to another chance next season
SAN FRANCISCO — All along, Stephen Curry just wanted to play for something at the end after everybody counted out his Golden State Warriors...
Lillard leads 3-point barrage, Blazers beat Nuggets 123-109
DENVER — Damian Lillard scored 34 points and led Portland's 3-point barrage that sparked the Trail Blazers' 123-109 win over the Denver Nuggets in...
Suns’ Paul dealing with shoulder injury vs. Lakers
PHOENIX — Phoenix Suns All-Star point guard Chris Paul is dealing with a right shoulder injury during his team's playoff game against the Los...
Suns win in return to playoffs, beating Lakers 99-90
PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 34 points, Deandre Ayton had 21 points and 16 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns won their first playoff game...
Booker, Ayton lead Suns past Lakers in playoff debuts
PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 34 points, Deandre Ayton had 21 points and 16 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns won their first playoff game...
