LOS ANGELES (AFP) — The Brooklyn Nets booked an NBA playoff berth on Friday as the Eastern Conference puzzle pieces fell into place, but suspense remained in the wild West with wins for Golden State, New Orleans and the Los Angeles Lakers. *D'Angelo Russell of the Los Angeles Lakers goes to...
The National Basketball Association (NBA) said it is thrilled to have BTS’ Suga as ambassador and is looking to collaborate with him to further grow the popularity of the brand. Suga was announced by the NBA and Big Hit Music on April 6 as the new NBA ambassador. BTS' Suga (Instagram,...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro scored 24 points apiece to lead Miami to a 129-101 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, April 6, that kept the Heat in the hunt for direct entry into the NBA playoffs. *Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat dribbles the ball during the game...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — The Milwaukee Bucks downed the Chicago Bulls 105-92 to clinch top seeding throughout the NBA playoffs on Wednesday, April 5, as the Los Angeles Lakers' charge towards the postseason stumbled in a defeat to the Los Angeles Clippers. *Bobby Portis of the Milwaukee Bucks...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Joel Embiid enhanced his MVP credentials with a 52-point masterclass as the Philadelphia 76ers held off a furious late rally from the Boston Celtics to win a hard-fought battle of the Eastern Conference heavyweights on Tuesday, April 4. *Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Atlanta Hawks overcame a 41-point display from Kyrie Irving to leave the Dallas Mavericks on the brink of elimination from playoff contention on Sunday, April 2, as the New York Knicks sealed their place in the NBA postseason with victory over the Washington Wizards. *Trae...
MIAMI (AFP) -- Jimmy Butler scored 35 points as the Miami Heat snapped their three-game losing streak to inflict a damaging 129-122 defeat on the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, April 1. *Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat drives against Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks during the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP)--Anthony Davis shook off a twisted ankle to score 38 points and help the Los Angeles Lakers rally for a crucial 123-111 NBA victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. The Lakers improved their record to 39-38 -- their first time over .500 this season -- and more importantly...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Sacramento Kings ended their record-breaking 17-year NBA playoff drought on Wednesday, March 29, as the Dallas Mavericks' chances of reaching the postseason suffered a blow with a crucial loss to Philadelphia. *Malik Monk of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket during...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Golden State erased a 20-point deficit to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 120-109 on Tuesday, March 28, with Stephen Curry scoring 39 points as the Warriors edged ahead of Minnesota into sixth place in the Western Conference. *Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors celebrates...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Denver Nuggets continued their march toward the Western Conference top seed Monday, March 27, with a 116-111 win over Philadelphia, while the Sacramento Kings' hopes of ending a 16-year NBA playoff drought remained on hold. *Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets handles the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James returned from a four-week injury absence on Sunday, revealing after the team's NBA loss to Chicago he had torn a tendon in his right foot. *LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers drives around Patrick Williams of the Chicago Bulls...
