Cavs give young Raptors playoff tutorial in Game 1 loss
There’s no substitute for experience, as the Toronto Raptors just learned the hard way, Josh Lewenberg writes.
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Durant misses Rockets’ playoff opener vs Lakers with knee injury
Kevin Durant was scheduled to miss the Houston Rockets’ playoff opener against the Los Angeles Lakers with a knee injury, leaving both teams without their top scorer to begin the first-round series.
Cavaliers' Mitchell extends NBA-record streak of 30-point games to 9 in series openers
Donovan Mitchell extended his NBA record for 30-point games in series openers to nine with a 32-point effort in Game 1 against the Toronto Raptors
Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets to win over Timberwolves in physical opener to first-round series
Jamal Murray scored 30 points, going 16 of 16 from the free-throw line, and Nikola Jokic had a triple-double as the Denver Nuggets shook off a sluggish start to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-105 on Saturday in the opener of their first-round playoff series.
Reigning MVP Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder begin quest for repeat against Suns
The Oklahoma City Thunder, no longer the young upstarts, begin their quest for an NBA title repeat on Sunday at home against the Phoenix Suns.
Mitchell scores 32 as Cavaliers defeat Raptors in Game 1
Donovan Mitchell scored 32 points, Max Strus had 24 off the bench and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors 126-113 on Saturday in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.
Raptors fall to Cavaliers in playoff series opener
The Toronto Raptors failed to get much going in Game 1 of their opening playoff series, falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-113 at Rocket Arena Saturday afternoon.
Raptors guard Quickley misses Game 1 vs. Cavaliers
Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley has been ruled out for Game 1 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team announced Saturday morning.
Green shakes off injury-filled year, peaking at the right time for playoff-bound Suns
Jalen Green was several feet behind the 3-point line as the shot clock wound down and didn’t have many options, so the Phoenix guard simply squared up and let if fly.
Warriors coach Kerr uncertain about his future: ‘These jobs all have an expiration date’
Golden State coach Steve Kerr isn’t sure about his future, saying after the Warriors’ season ended Friday night that he’ll take some time to decompress before gathering with the team’s leadership and figuring out what’s next.
Green, Suns lock down Warriors, advance to first-round matchup with Thunder
Jalen Green scored 36 points, Devin Booker added 20 and the Phoenix Suns locked down Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, winning 111-96 in the NBA’s play-in tournament Friday night.
Magic rout Hornets in play-in game, advance to face Pistons in Round 1
Paolo Banchero scored 25 points and the Orlando Magic built a 35-point lead in the first half on the way to a 121-90 rout of Charlotte Hornets in a play-in tournament game on Friday night and advanced to a first-round playoff matchup against the Detroit Pistons.
Rockets’ Durant (knee) questionable for Game 1 vs. Lakers
Kevin Durant sustained a right knee contusion during practice this week but the Rockets are optimistic it will not be a significant issue during their first-round playoff series against the Lakers, a source told ESPN.
Durant, James meet in playoffs for fourth time when Rockets visit short-handed Lakers
The two greatest scorers of this generation are matched up once again in the postseason this weekend when Durant and his Houston Rockets visit James’ Los Angeles Lakers. Game 1 is Saturday night in the latest chapter of this friendly rivalry, and the basketball world will be watching.
NBA playoffs, not awards, drive Pistons star Cunningham after last year’s first-round exit
The NBA playoffs, not awards, drive Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham to chase greatness. A year after Cunningham had a first-round exit in his postseason debut, the point guard is motivated to lead the three-time championship franchise to success it hasn’t experienced in nearly two decades.
Clippers president says long-term aim remains to ‘win with Kawhi’
LA Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank reaffirmed the team's commitment to Kawhi Leonard long-term at his end-of-season news conference Friday.
Timberwolves and Nuggets rivalry returns for a third showdown in four postseasons
The series between the Timberwolves and Nuggets, featuring Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, becomes the third installment over the last four postseasons. Each team has won a series.
Durant returns to playoffs, leading Rockets into clash with Lakers
Kevin Durant is back in the playoffs after missing out last season and he and the Houston Rockets are hoping to make some noise this postseason.
Webster believes Raptors belief in themselves, commitment to defence bode well against Cavs
Toronto Raptors general manager Bobby Webster put together a team that is returning to the playoffs for the first time in three seasons and will need their commitment to defence to succeed against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Spurs’ Wembanyama says he can’t help but dream about NBA titles as his first chance is here
He’s probably going to be the runaway, if not unanimous, choice for defensive player of the year. He’s going to make this season’s All-NBA team. He’s going to get some MVP votes. He’s already a global superstar.
Playoffs give Raptors all-stars Ingram and Barnes a chance to shine
It’s time for Toronto Raptors all-stars Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes to step up and they know it.
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