Basketball News
The Real Warriors Showed Up Against the Pelicans
Sports Illustrated - 29 Apr 2018 09:08
The Warriors showed what they're capable of when they're dialed in during a Game 1 annihilation of the Pelicans and that performance should scare any contender for the title this year.
With Attitude and Home-Court Edge, Celtics Eliminate Bucks
The New York Times - 29 Apr 2018 06:15
Boston will meet the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference semifinals, starting Monday in Boston.
Wall says disjointed Wizards in need of changes
ESPN - 29 Apr 2018 04:13
A day after a season-ending loss in the first round of the playoffs, Washington's John Wall said it's up to management to shed players who don't want to be there and add players who will help the team's consistency.
LeBron James Dominates Pacers In Epic Game 7 Win
SLAMonline - 29 Apr 2018 22:20
This isn’t anything new, but LeBron seems to thrive with his — and his team’s — back on the line. In what could potentially be his last home game in a Cavs jersey, LeBron put together a ridiculous 45-point, 9-reb...
Post Up: LeBron Leads Cavaliers To Second Round, Rockets Crush Jazz
SLAMonline - 29 Apr 2018 22:04
Cavaliers 105, Pacers 101 (Cavaliers win 4-3) LeBron James dominating a Game 7 is nothing new. With his Cavs facing a rare first round exit, LeBron (45 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 steals) stepped up and led the way ...
LeBron passes Pippen for playoff steals mark
ESPN - 29 Apr 2018 21:57
LeBron James became the all-time leader in playoff steals, passing Scottie Pippen on Sunday.
Rockets' Mbah a Moute to play in Game 1
ESPN - 29 Apr 2018 21:02
Rockets forward Luc Mbah a Moute will play in Game 1 Sunday against the Jazz after missing the first round of the playoffs due to a dislocated right shoulder.
Warriors 123, Pelicans 101 | Golden State leads series, 1-0: Still Without Stephen Curry, the Warriors Roll Over the Pelicans in Game 1
The New York Times - 29 Apr 2018 08:34
Curry, who has been out since March 23, is expected to return to action on Tuesday.
Post Up: Terry Rozier, Celtics Dominate Game 7 Against the Bucks
SLAMonline - 29 Apr 2018 07:08
Celtics 112, Bucks 96 (Celtics win series 4-3) Al Horford, Jayson Tatum and Terry Rozier combined to score 62 points. It was Horford early on, Tatum in the third and then Rozier in the fourth as the Cs knocked out the Bu...
Carmelo Anthony Says a Future Bench Role with the Thunder is 'Out of the Question'
Sports Illustrated - 29 Apr 2018 03:15
The forward can opt out for the final year of his contract with the Thunder.
Stephen Curry may return for Game 2 vs Pelicans
InsideHoops - 29 Apr 2018 03:14
The Warriors and Pelicans begin their second round playoff series tonight. Warriors guard Stephen Curry won’t participate this evening, but he should return soon, perhaps as early as Game 2. Here’s the SF Chronicle w...
Sources: Howard interviewing for Knicks gig
ESPN - 29 Apr 2018 02:00
Heat assistant Juwan Howard will interview for the Knicks' head-coaching job, sources told ESPN's Zach Lowe.
LeBron James speaks on upcoming Game 7
InsideHoops - 29 Apr 2018 01:48
Game 7 of any NBA playoff series is an epic event. Even bigger is when a legendary player like LeBron James is involved. Because at this point in his career, everything LeBron does makes history. That’s not an exaggera...
Luc Mbah a Moute should return soon for Rockets
InsideHoops - 29 Apr 2018 01:24
The playoffs are all about health. Well, and winning. Okay, mostly winning. But being healthy helps with the winning. See how it all ties together? Take notes. Anyway, here’s the Houston Chronicle with a Rockets update...