WASHINGTON (AFP) -- NBA overall leader Boston delivered a devastating and historic performance in routing the Golden State Warriors, 140-88, on Sunday, March 3, stretching the Celtics' win streak to 11 games. Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics takes a shot between Klay Thompson and Lester Quinones...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- LeBron James staged the biggest fourth quarter comeback of his two-decade career on Wednesday, Feb. 28, as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from a 21-point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers, 116-112. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers takes a shot against Kawhi...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue has been fined $35,000 after accusing referees of "cheating" following his team's win over the Golden State Warriors, the NBA said on Friday, Feb. 16. James Harden of the LA Clippers holds back head coach Tyronn Lue, who was...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Los Angeles Clippers forward P.J. Tucker was fined $75,000 by the NBA on Thursday, Feb. 15, for making public comments earlier this month about wanting to be traded to another team. Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs passes over P.J. Tucker of the Los Angeles Clippers...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Luka Doncic matched the fourth-highest scoring performance in NBA history on Friday, Jan. 26, pouring in 73 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 148-143 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks goes up for a shot against Trae Young of the Atlanta...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Los Angeles Clippers took full advantage of the injury absence of LeBron James on Tuesday, Jan. 23, to score a 127-116 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Russell Westbrook of the LA Clippers takes a shot against Rui Hachimura of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half at...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Joel Embiid conjured a second straight 40-point performance to outduel Nikola Jokic as the Philadelphia 76ers downed the NBA-champion Denver Nuggets, 126-121, on Tuesday, Jan. 17. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots a lay up during the second quarter against the Denver...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Los Angeles' Clippers new Intuit Dome, set to open next August, will host the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, the league said on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer (AFP) NBA commissioner Adam Silver made the announcement at a press conference at the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Golden State stars Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry shook off slow starts to power the Warriors to a much-needed 140-131 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday, Jan. 12. Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket while being guarded by Ayo Dosunmu of the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Los Angeles Clippers have signed two-time NBA champion Kawhi Leonard to a new contract extension, the team said on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers (AFP) Leonard was NBA Finals Most Valuable Player when he won the title with the San Antonio...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Indiana Pacers overcame a scary injury to star point guard Tyrese Haliburton before beating the in-form Boston Celtics, 133-131, on Monday, Jan. 8, in the NBA. Bennedict Mathurin of the Indiana Pacers dribbles the ball against the Boston Celtics at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Los Angeles Lakers snapped their four-game NBA losing streak on Sunday, Jan. 7, clawing out a 106-103 victory in a cross-town tussle with the LA Clippers -- one of the hottest teams in the league. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Amir...
