http://www.mail.com/people/69784-blake-griffin.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/69784-blake-griffin.html http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2106012-james-bryant-voted-to-all-nba-team.html NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James was a unanimous pick for the All-NBA team and Kobe Bryant earned his record-tying 11th first-team selection. James received all 119 votes for the first team from a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters throughout the U.S. and Canada. Joining the league's MVP and Bryant on the first team Thursday were Oklahoma City's Kevin Du... Thu, 23 May 2013 17:58:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2106012-james-bryant-voted-to-all-nba-team.html 2013-05-23T17:58:27Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2101296-clippers-wont-offer-del-negro-deal-coach.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Vinny Del Negro is out as coach of the Los Angeles Clippers after a season in which the team won its first division title but lost in the first round of the playoffs. The team said Tuesday he won't be offered a contract when his current one expires at the end of June. He is just the second coach to leave the team with a winning record, ... Tue, 21 May 2013 21:42:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2101296-clippers-wont-offer-del-negro-deal-coach.html 2013-05-21T21:42:44Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2093970-unlikely-big-3-memphis-1st-western-finals.html MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Miami Heat have LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. The Spurs have dominated for years with the trio of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili. Now the Memphis Grizzlies, who traded their leading scorer in January, have surged into their first Western Conference finals behind an unlikely Big Three of their own. Marc Gaso... Fri, 17 May 2013 21:31:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2093970-unlikely-big-3-memphis-1st-western-finals.html 2013-05-17T21:31:16Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2062540-grizzlies-advance-win-4-straight-clippers.html MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Grizzlies are very happy after finally getting a bit of payback for their first-round loss to the Los Angeles Clippers a year ago. They also made a bit of NBA history. Memphis became only the 10th team in NBA history to win four straight after trailing 0-2 — and the first to win the next four all by double digits. The Grizzlies w... Sat, 04 May 2013 07:40:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2062540-grizzlies-advance-win-4-straight-clippers.html 2013-05-04T07:40:49Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2062380-grizzlies-advance-with-118-105-win-clippers.html MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Grizzlies refused to be pushed around, especially on their home court, and now they're headed back to the Western Conference semifinals for the second time in three seasons. Mike Conley and Zach Randolph scored 23 points each, and the Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Clippers 118-105 on Friday night to take the first-round series 4... Sat, 04 May 2013 06:01:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2062380-grizzlies-advance-with-118-105-win-clippers.html 2013-05-04T06:01:01Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2061388-odom-starts-griffin-game-6-vs-grizzlies.html MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Blake Griffin's sprained right ankle is hurting enough that he didn't start Game 6 for the Los Angeles Clippers against the Memphis Grizzlies, though he is active and on the bench. Griffin was limping after the shootaround and moved slowly as he shot jumpers in warmups testing his ankle Friday night. Coach Vinny Del Negro started Lam... Sat, 04 May 2013 01:32:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2061388-odom-starts-griffin-game-6-vs-grizzlies.html 2013-05-04T01:32:51Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2055280-grizzlies-win-3rd-straight-103-93.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies took advantage of Blake Griffin's ankle injury and moved within a victory of clinching their first-round playoff series. Zach Randolph scored 10 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter as the Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Clippers 103-93 on Tuesday night, taking a 3-2 lead in their first-round playoff series. "It c... Wed, 01 May 2013 08:20:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2055280-grizzlies-win-3rd-straight-103-93.html 2013-05-01T08:20:40Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2049182-grizzlies-beat-clippers-104-83-tie-series-2.html MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — When Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph click together, the Memphis Grizzlies are very, very tough to beat. Gasol and Randolph had 24 points apiece and led a strong rebounding effort by the Grizzlies in a 104-83 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday that evened their first-round playoff series at 2-all. "The... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:41:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2049182-grizzlies-beat-clippers-104-83-tie-series-2.html 2013-04-28T15:41:54Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2047160-thunders-westbrook-out-knee-surgery.html OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook will have surgery to repair cartilage in his right knee and be out indefinitely, dealing a harsh blow to the Oklahoma City Thunder's championship chances. General manager Sam Presti said Friday that the Thunder had not yet scheduled Westbrook's surgery and would not have an accurate timeline for ... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:44:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2047160-thunders-westbrook-out-knee-surgery.html 2013-04-26T19:44:39Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2046134-grizzlies-dominate-inside-to-beat-clippers-94-82.html MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis bench has been missing in action through the first two games against the Los Angeles Clippers. Those reserves are starting to show they can hold their own on the floor and help keep the Grizzlies in this series. Quincy Pondexter scored 10 of his 13 points in the second half, including eight in the final stanza, and the Gr... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:37:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2046134-grizzlies-dominate-inside-to-beat-clippers-94-82.html 2013-04-26T07:37:56Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2045960-grizzlies-beat-clippers-94-82-to-pull-to-2-1.html MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Zach Randolph's fast start helped the Memphis Grizzlies return to their inside dominance. Randolph had 13 of his 27 points in the first quarter, and he finished with 11 rebounds and the Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Clippers 94-82 on Thursday night to pull within 2-1 in this first-round series. "Zach was huge," M... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 05:58:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2045960-grizzlies-beat-clippers-94-82-to-pull-to-2-1.html 2013-04-26T05:58:52Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2038336-clippers-edge-grizzlies-93-91-pauls-shot.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers blew a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter, then got the ball in the hands of All-Star Chris Paul with the score tied and overtime looming. That's when Paul went to work, fighting off Tony Allen's defense as he tried to drive to the right baseline. Paul got there and put up a one-handed running jumper that went ... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:47:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2038336-clippers-edge-grizzlies-93-91-pauls-shot.html 2013-04-23T07:47:33Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2034332-clippers-beat-grizzlies-112-91-playoff-opener.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers played above the rim, not enough to live up to their Lob City moniker but enough to beat Memphis at its own rebounding game. Chris Paul led seven players in double figures with 23 points, Eric Bledsoe had 15 and the Clippers dominated the boards in a 112-91 victory over the Grizzlies in their Western Conference ... Sun, 21 Apr 2013 06:45:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2034332-clippers-beat-grizzlies-112-91-playoff-opener.html 2013-04-21T06:45:08Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2033234-5-things-to-watch-nbas-round.html Five things to watch in the first round of the NBA playoffs, which begin Saturday: GAME 3 IN BOSTON: April 26, 8 p.m., Knicks at Celtics. You won't want to be one second late for the start of that telecast on ESPN, because if the scene at the first Bruins game since the Boston Marathon explosions was any indicator, then the emotions that pour out from the... Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:54:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2033234-5-things-to-watch-nbas-round.html 2013-04-20T13:54:30Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2029062-west-braces-tough-postseason-matchups.html MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The West has been the better conference during the regular season, and now teams are looking for the payoff during the NBA postseason. The conference has been so dominant that the second-seeded New York Knicks in the East would be only the No. 6 seed in the West. Sure, the NBA playoffs will run through the defending champion Miami He... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:57:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2029062-west-braces-tough-postseason-matchups.html 2013-04-18T19:57:07Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2004150-clippers-beat-lakers-109-95-to-win-division-title.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Paul held up the red T-shirt reading 'Can't Stop Los Angeles' for a quick postgame photo. He didn't put it on, and neither did his Clippers teammates. There was no celebrating on court or in the locker room after they beat the Lakers 109-95 on Sunday to clinch the Clippers' first Pacific Division title in franchise history against... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:03:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2004150-clippers-beat-lakers-109-95-to-win-division-title.html 2013-04-08T03:03:45Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1997162-clippers-beat-suns-126-101-record-50th-win.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Clippers got their franchise-record 50th victory in their fourth try. It didn't come without some fireworks that had nothing to do with celebrating. DeAndre Jordan had 20 points and 12 rebounds, Chris Paul added 14 points and 12 assists, and Los Angeles led all the way in beating the last-place Phoenix Suns 126-101 on Wednesday nigh... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 06:16:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1997162-clippers-beat-suns-126-101-record-50th-win.html 2013-04-04T06:16:29Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1987846-duncans-34-leads-spurs-clippers-104-102.html SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Tim Duncan had a season-high 34 points, including a game-winning three-point play with 2.2 seconds left, and the San Antonio Spurs outlasted the Los Angeles Clippers 104-102 on Friday night. Duncan also had 11 rebounds for San Antonio (55-17), which won its seventh straight at home. Tony Parker added 24 points and eight assists and Tiag... Sat, 30 Mar 2013 03:33:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1987846-duncans-34-leads-spurs-clippers-104-102.html 2013-03-30T03:33:07Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1981542-nowitzki-paul-33-mavs-beat-clippers-ot.html DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks finally have a win over one of the top four teams headed to the Western Conference playoffs — just in time for their own postseason push. Dirk Nowitzki had a season-high 33 points, including the first eight for Dallas in overtime, and the Mavericks moved within a game of .500 for the first time since mid-December with a ... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 05:57:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1981542-nowitzki-paul-33-mavs-beat-clippers-ot.html 2013-03-27T05:57:07Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1953716-grizzlies-beat-clippers-14th-win-15-games.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Exactly six weeks after the Memphis Grizzlies traded their leading scorer for spare parts in what was widely seen as a cost-cutting move, they dominated the Pacific Division-leading Los Angeles Clippers for their 14th victory in 15 games. So what's got into the Grizz left behind by Rudy Gay? They say it's nothing fancy: Just hard work, ... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 06:04:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1953716-grizzlies-beat-clippers-14th-win-15-games.html 2013-03-14T06:04:38Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1939942-nuggets-win-seventh-straight-rout-clippers-107-92.html DENVER (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers managed to slow down the Denver Nuggets. For a half. "We still had momentum on our side, even though it wasn't with the fast tempo and the fast pace that we normally play at," Nuggets coach George Karl said after Denver raced to a 107-92 win over the surging Clippers on Thursday night. ... Fri, 08 Mar 2013 07:33:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1939942-nuggets-win-seventh-straight-rout-clippers-107-92.html 2013-03-08T07:33:02Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1935454-ibaka-fined-25000-hit-griffin.html NEW YORK (AP) — Oklahoma City forward Serge Ibaka has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for striking Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers in the groin area during Sunday's game. NBA executive vice president for basketball operations Stu Jackson announced the fine Tuesday. The league also upgraded the flagrant foul 1 Ibaka's was given for hitting Griffin ... Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:02:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1935454-ibaka-fined-25000-hit-griffin.html 2013-03-06T14:02:20Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1934932-thunder-hold-lakers-charge-122-105.html OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — There are times when coach Scott Brooks figures the best way to get his Oklahoma City Thunder to stop turning the ball over is to simply stop talking about the problem in the hope it goes away. For at least one night, the Thunder's turnover trouble almost vanished — and in record-setting fashion. Russell Westbrook had 37 points and 10... Wed, 06 Mar 2013 08:30:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1934932-thunder-hold-lakers-charge-122-105.html 2013-03-06T08:30:53Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1928996-thunder-holds-clippers-to-win-108-104.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — With Oklahoma City trying to hold off another marquee team, Russell Westbrook took charge — in the huddle. He urged his Thunder teammates to keep their composure, set screens and play defense. They listened and turned away a late rally by the Los Angeles Clippers to win 108-104 on Sunday in a matchup of Western Conference contenders. "I... Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:51:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1928996-thunder-holds-clippers-to-win-108-104.html 2013-03-04T00:51:14Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1898616-west-beats-east-143-138-nba-all-star-game.html HOUSTON (AP) — The NBA's career scoring leader in the All-Star game, Kobe Bryant has never been just about offense. "I'm known for my defense," Bryant said. "I can defend. I'm pretty smart with my defense." Pretty good, too. Ask LeBron James. Bryant blocked James' jumper, turning it into a dunk by Kevin Durant that helped the Western Conference put away t... Mon, 18 Feb 2013 08:56:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1898616-west-beats-east-143-138-nba-all-star-game.html 2013-02-18T08:56:59Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1893826-clippers-rout-lakers-125-101-clinch-season-series.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers have no banners on the walls or in the rafters at Staples Center. They would need decades to measure up to the Lakers' history. And they don't care. The past is easy to overlook in Hollywood. The present belongs to Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and the Clippers, who are running Staples Center with style this season.... Fri, 15 Feb 2013 07:34:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1893826-clippers-rout-lakers-125-101-clinch-season-series.html 2013-02-15T07:34:08Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1891036-clippers-beat-rockets-106-96-3rd-straight-win.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Caron Butler scored 17 of his 19 points in the opening quarter when the Clippers shot 77 percent and Los Angeles led all the way in beating the Houston Rockets 106-96 on Wednesday night for their third win in a row. Blake Griffin had 20 points and 11 rebounds, Chauncey Billups had 19 points, Jamal Crawford scored 13 points and Chris Pau... Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:09:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1891036-clippers-beat-rockets-106-96-3rd-straight-win.html 2013-02-14T06:09:19Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1882158-paul-scores-25-to-lead-clippers-knicks-102-88.html NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Paul preserved the big lead that Jamal Crawford helped build, then they both looked elsewhere for the key to this Clippers victory. "I think the game ball goes to Grant Hill," Paul said. Hill led the defensive effort that limited Carmelo Anthony to one basket in the fourth quarter, and Los Angeles pulled away for a 102-88 victory ove... Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1882158-paul-scores-25-to-lead-clippers-knicks-102-88.html 2013-02-10T23:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1868890-without-griffin-clippers-fall-98-90-to-wizards.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers were missing Blake Griffin and Chris Paul. The Washington Wizards won the game. Tread carefully around Randy Wittman when trying to connect those two thoughts. "Hey, listen, we played enough games this year without players," the Wizards coach said. "Don't give me the (bull) about who was here and who wasn't here.... Tue, 05 Feb 2013 03:09:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1868890-without-griffin-clippers-fall-98-90-to-wizards.html 2013-02-05T03:09:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1865702-celts-4-0-without-rondo-top-clippers-106-104.html BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics keep rolling without Rajon Rondo. Not even a late comeback by one of the NBA's best teams could keep Boston from beating the Los Angeles Clippers 106-104 on Sunday and improve to 4-0 since a knee injury ended their star point guard's season. "A lot of people say that we don't have a chance to go to the playoff... Sun, 03 Feb 2013 21:30:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1865702-celts-4-0-without-rondo-top-clippers-106-104.html 2013-02-03T21:30:00Z