Luka, Reaves and the 48 hours that changed the Lakers' season
After a devastating blowout loss in Oklahoma City on April 2, the Lakers lost two of their three stars. Now they face Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets -- as a home underdog.
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Kawhi mum on Clippers future, 'not stressing' NBA's Aspiration probe
Kawhi Leonard declined to discuss his future with the Clippers after Wednesday's play-in loss and said he's "not stressing" the NBA's investigation into his deal with Aspiration.
Warriors wake up the echoes of their championship past in vintage comeback win over Clippers
Stephen Curry hit seven 3-pointers while scoring 35 points, holding every fan at Intuit Dome in his thrall with another dazzling display of his unmatched shooting skill.
Curry, Horford star as Warriors rally for play-in victory over Clippers
Stephen Curry scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half, Al Horford hit four 3-pointers during Golden State’s electrifying fourth-quarter comeback, and the Warriors advanced in the NBA’s play-in tournament with a 126-121 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.
Embiid provides emotional lift as Maxey carries 76ers into the playoffs
Tyrese Maxey and his 76ers teammates sent feelers out to Joel Embiid about the recovering All-Star center attending the play-in game.
NBA referee Taylor injured, replaced by alternate during Warriors-Clippers play-in game
Referee Ben Taylor left the play-in tournament game between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers with an injury on Wednesday night.
Maxey scores 31 as Sixers beat Magic in play-in game, advance to series vs. Celtics
Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points, V.J. Edgecombe added 19 points and 11 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers weathered the absence of Joel Embiid to beat the Orlando Magic 109-97 on Wednesday night and secure the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
NBA says Ball’s takedown of Adebayo should have been called flagrant, merited ejection
Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball should have been ejected for an uncalled flagrant foul when he reached out and tugged on the ankle of Miami’s Bam Adebayo, causing a back injury that forced Adebayo out of a play-in tournament game, the NBA said Wednesday.
Hornets' Ball fined $60K total for pair of play-in incidents
The NBA has fined LaMelo Ball $35,000 "for making unnecessary and reckless contact" with Bam Adebayo during Tuesday's play-in game. The Hornets star also was fined $25,000 for using profane language during a TV interview after that game.
Edwards, T-Wolves ready to ‘flip the switch’ off uneven season
Coming off a rather uninspiring regular season, Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves said "we're here now" and are ready to take on the Nuggets for the start of the playoffs.
With Brown leading and Tatum back, Celtics are whole again and NBA title contenders
Now, as the Celtics prepare for their fourth straight playoff appearance under coach Joe Mazzulla as the Eastern Conference’s No. 2 seed, they are whole again following Tatum’s return last month. And the rest of the NBA is acknowledging what the Celtics have believed for some time: The sky remains the limit for this team.
From play-in purgatory to Knicks playoff series, Hawks forge new identity in wake of Young's exit
Atlanta is banking on momentum to challenge New York’s long-standing chemistry.
Report: NBA to review Ball’s trip of Adebayo in Hornets’ play-in victory
The Charlotte Hornets survived the Miami Heat on Tuesday night, but did it come with a cost? Amazon’s Chris Haynes reports the NBA is reviewing a play in the second quarter where guard LaMelo Ball appeared to swipe at the ankle of Heat big man Bam Adebayo, causing him to fall hard to the court.
76ers set to open postseason without Embiid once again in play-in vs. Magic on TSN
Watch the Philadelphia 76ers face the Orlando Magic in their play-in matchup LIVE at 7:30pm ET/4:30pm PT on TSN, TSN.ca and the TSN App.
Raptors earn a B+ in NBA season grades
Did your team meet its preseason projections? Tim Bontemps grades all 30, from surprise contenders to franchises banking on lottery luck.
Raptors’ Ingram, Barnes among 50 most impactful players in the NBA playoffs
ESPN analyst Zach Kram ranked and tiered the 50 NBA players most likely to make the biggest impacts in the postseason.
Spoelstra says Ball should've been tossed for Adebayo trip
Heat center Bam Adebayo suffered a lower back injury after a fall in the second quarter and was ruled out in the second half.
Trail Blazers beat Suns in play-in after clawing back from 11-point fourth-quarter deficit
Deni Avdija scored 41 points — including a go-ahead 3-point play with 16.1 seconds left — and the Portland Trail Blazers clawed back from an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns 114-110 in the NBA’s play-in tournament on Tuesday night.
Ball’s layup, Bridges’ block at buzzer give Hornets OT play-in win over Heat
LaMelo Ball made a layup with 4.7 seconds left in overtime, Miles Bridges blocked Davion Mitchell’s attempt at a winning layup at the buzzer, and the Charlotte Hornets beat Miami 127-126 in a wild start to the NBA’s play-in games, eliminating the Heat from the playoffs on Tuesday night.
Rapper J. Cole ends time in China after playing 1 pro hoops game
Rap megastar J. Cole said on Tuesday that his time playing professional basketball in China has come to an end after one game.
Heat’s Adebayo done for night after Hornets’ Ball trips him, leading to hard fall
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo limped off the court early in the second quarter of Tuesday night’s play-in game against Charlotte after he got tripped by Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball, causing him to land hard on his back.
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