Articles filed under Basketball
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In a 3 vs. 6 series, Bulls should be able to competeApr 16, 2022 3:00 pm - The Bulls haven't been swept in a seven-game playoff series since Larry Bird's Boston Celtics did it in the conference semis in 1981. Generally, a 3 vs. 6 playoff series...
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Curry returns, to come off bench in Warriors' playoff openerApr 16, 2022 7:00 am - SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Stephen Curry will play but not start for Golden State in Game 1 of the playoffs against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. 'œIt was pretty clea...
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Doncic out for Mavs in Game 1 against Utah because of calfApr 16, 2022 7:00 am - DALLAS (AP) - Luka Doncic won't play for the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of their playoff series against Utah on Saturday because of the left calf strain the All-Star gua...
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Cavs overcome injuries, show promise in bounce-back seasonApr 16, 2022 7:00 am - CLEVELAND (AP) - The mood in the Cavaliers' locker room alternated between disbelief and delight in the raw moments following their play-in loss to Atlanta. Pain mixed w...
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Timberwolves stun Grizzlies, grab Game 1 with 130-117 winApr 16, 2022 7:00 am - MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Anthony Edwards was glad to get a victory in the first playoff game of his career. Now, he and the rest of the Minnesota Timberwolves, want much mo...
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Clippers look ahead to return of Leonard next seasonApr 16, 2022 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - As down as they felt after blowing two chances to make the playoffs, the Los Angeles Clippers can't wait for next season. That's when a healthy Kawhi ...
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Young's 38 lift Hawks past Cavs for No. 8 playoff seedApr 16, 2022 7:00 am - CLEVELAND (AP) - When the final horn sounded and Trae Young's work was done, he slammed the ball off the floor, sending it spinning skyward. He then turned and waved goo...
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For Irving, no regrets, no second guesses on eve of playoffsApr 16, 2022 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Kyrie Irving cost himself millions of dollars in salary. He may have cost the Brooklyn Nets any realistic chance of winning the NBA title. His decision n...
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Celtics not fazed after drawing recharged Nets in 1st roundApr 16, 2022 7:00 am - BOSTON (AP) - For most of the season, the spotlight was on everyone except the Celtics in the Eastern Conference. That was until Boston and new coach Ime Udoka put thin...
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Maxey breaks out for 38 points, 76ers beat Raptors in Game 1Apr 16, 2022 7:00 am - PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Tyrese Maxey had Sixers fans roaring "Maxey! Maxey! Maxey!'ť after each electrifying play -- and he crammed a season's worth into the breakout game o...