LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aaron Gordon had 29 points and 15 rebounds, Nikola Jokic added 24 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists, and the Denver Nuggets moved to the brink of the second round with a 112-105 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of their first-round series Thursday night, April...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit a 450-foot homer to the second deck in right field in his first visit to Nationals Park, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Washington, 4-1, on Tuesday night, April 23. Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani celebrates as he runs the bases for his...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 32 points and the Dallas Mavericks overcame the return of Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard to beat Los Angeles, 96-93, on Tuesday night, April 23, and tie their Western Conference first-round playoff series at a game apiece. Dallas Mavericks guard Luka...
DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray sank a 15-foot step-back jumper at the buzzer and the Denver Nuggets wiped out a 20-point second-half deficit to stun the Los Angeles Lakers, 101-99, on Monday night, April 22, and take a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference playoff series. Denver Nuggets guard Jamal...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Harden spent the season developing a pick-and-roll chemistry with big man Ivica Zubac. The future Hall of Famer in his first season in Los Angeles is schooling the longest-tenured Clipper. It paid off in their playoff series opener. Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic...
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 32 points and 12 rebounds, and the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets powered past LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 114-103 in their Western Conference playoff opener Saturday night, April 20. Two other Nuggets players posted double-double — Jamal Murray...
Five-time NBA champion Derek Fisher is looking to translate his successful playing career into a more meaningful coaching journey following his visit to the Philippines for the NBA Jr. Coaches Clinic at the NBA Community Court in Mandaluyong earlier this week. From left: Norman Black, Derek Fisher,...
ST. PETERSBURG (AP) — Anthony Rendon and Taylor Ward hit run-scoring singles off struggling closer Pete Fairbanks in the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Tampa Bay Rays, 5-4, on Wednesday night, April 17. Los Angeles Angels' Anthony Rendon, left, beats the throw to Tampa Bay Rays...
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — LeBron James had 23 points, nine assists and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers secured a playoff berth with a 110-106 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the Western Conference play-in tournament on Tuesday night, April 16. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James...
Blake Griffin announced his retirement Tuesday, April 16, after a 14-year career that included six All-Star selections, Rookie of the Year honors and a dunk contest victory. Blake Griffin (AP/File photo) Griffin said in a social media post that he’s “thankful for every single moment” of his...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jurickson Profar broke a seventh-inning tie with a three-run double, Jackson Merrill had three hits and the San Diego Padres defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3 on Sunday, April 14, to take two of three in their weekend series. San Diego Padres left fielder Jurickson Profar...
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — LeBron James closed out his 21st NBA regular season looking invigorated, formidable on both ends of the court and ready to produce in the postseason. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (left) shoots against New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson in the first half of...
