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August 15, 2020

Mavs' Luka Doncic set to begin his first NBA playoff run

Luka Doncic would like to clear up a bit of a misconception: He has playoff experience. Then again, he also knows what awaits ...

August 14, 2020

Bulls fire coach Jim Boylen after missing playoffs again

Months after the world was reminded of the best run in Chicago Bulls history, the franchise closed a chapter on one of its ...

August 14, 2020

Lillard, Blazers escape Nets, advance to play-in series

With the season threatening to slip away, Damian Lillard decided it was time to shoot, even though he was so far his foot was ...

August 14, 2020

Suns top Mavs to finish 8-0 in bubble, but fail to advance

The Phoenix Suns did all they could in the bubble. It still wasn't enough. Devin Booker scored 27 points and Phoenix beat the ...

August 14, 2020

Grizzlies roll past Bucks 119-106, reach West play-in round

With their season on the line, Jonas Valanciunas and Ja Morant teamed up to make history and keep the Memphis Grizzlies’ ...

August 14, 2020

It's over: For first time in 23 seasons, Spurs miss playoffs

Gregg Popovich didn't put much thought into San Antonio's playoff streak when it was rolling along. He's not thinking about ...

August 13, 2020

Summer of Women: Females stole the show at 1996 Olympics

Dot Richardson still remembers those two kids, hanging over the railing after the U.S. team captured the first gold medal in ...

August 13, 2020

Demoted Milwaukee police chief to retire, defends record

Milwaukee's former police chief, who was demoted to captain in part for using tear gas against protesters demonstrating over ...

August 13, 2020

NBA sees seven of the eight first-round matchups set

The NBA playoff bracket is nearly set. Wednesday’s results filled in five of what were the six unknown matchups for Round 1 ...

August 13, 2020

George, Leonard lead Clippers past Nuggets for No. 2 seed

Paul George scored 27 points, Kawhi Leonard had 26 and the Los Angeles Clippers wrapped up the second seed in the Western ...

August 13, 2020

Turner helps Indiana hold off Harden rally to beat Rockets

Myles Turner had 18 points, reserve Edmond Sumner added a season-high 17 and Indiana held off a late rally by Houston and ...

August 12, 2020

Antetokounmpo suspended for Bucks' finale over headbutt

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been suspended for Milwaukee’s final game of the regular season, handed a one-game penalty ...

August 12, 2020

Antetokounmpo ejected for headbutting Wizards player

Giannis Antetokounmpo was ejected from Milwaukee's game against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night after the NBA MVP ...

August 12, 2020

Lillard pours in 61 to lift Blazers past Mavs, 134-131

Damian Lillard is simply willing the Portland Trail Blazers toward the postseason. The veteran guard tied a career high with ...

August 12, 2020

Booker's 35 points help streaking Suns beat 76ers 130-117

Devin Booker scored 35 points and the Phoenix Suns protected their playoff hopes by beating the Philadelphia 76ers 130-117 ...

August 12, 2020

Celtics keep Grizzlies from clinching spot in play-in series

Jayson Tatum scored 29 points and the Boston Celtics ran past Memphis 122-107 on Tuesday, putting the Grizzlies in further ...

August 11, 2020

The West play-in race may be decided by slimmest of margins

The race in the Western Conference for two play-in game spots will go down to the wire. And the difference could be razor ...

August 11, 2020

Kuzma's 3-pointer lifts Lakers to 124-121 win over Nuggets

Kyle Kuzma hit a 3-pointer with .4 seconds left and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 124-121 Monday night to ...

August 10, 2020

It's official: NBA will have a play-in series in the West

It’s now official: There will be a play-in series to determine the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.

August 10, 2020

Lillard drops 51 as Trail Blazers top 76ers; Embiid injured

Everything is back to normal for Damian Lillard. The All-Star point guard scored 51 points after a frustrating finish a night ...

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