Let’s take a look at the winners and losers halfway through the conference semifinals that have been marked by great individual performances.
Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY
More at stake in Game 5 for Warriors than just season down 3-1 against Lakers
There’s more at stake for the Warriors than just their season in next game. Is the dynasty with Steph Curry, Draymond, Klay Thompson about to end?
NBA issues fine, opts not to suspend Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic after pushing Suns owner
The NBA fined Nikola Jokic $25,000 but did not suspend the Denver Nuggets star for his brief tussle with Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia during Game 4.
LeBron James on Bronny James’ commitment to USC: ‘One of the best days of my life’
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Warriors in trouble if Lakers’ LeBron James, Anthony Davis can replicate Game 3 performances
If LeBron James and Anthony Davis play like they did in Game 3, the Lakers will win their series against the Warriors.
Lakers can’t beat Warriors if Anthony Davis keeps disappearing like he did in Game 2
Anthony Davis’ disappearing act has become disappointingly routine. He can’t keep doing this if the Lakers want to beat the Warriors.
Bucks fire coach Mike Budenholzer after disappointing first-round playoff loss
The Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday fired coach Mike Budenholzer, creating the best job opening in the NBA. The Bucks lost to Miami in the first round.
LeBron vs. Steph: What to watch for in Game 2 of Lakers-Warriors series
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76ers star center Joel Embiid finally gets his MVP, edging Jokic and Antetokounmpo
Joel Embiid on Tuesday earned his first MVP, for his effort in the 2022-23 season. He edged Denver’s Nikola Jokic, who won the past two MVPs.
Relish LeBron vs. Curry now. This generation’s Magic vs. Bird won’t be here forever.
LeBron James and Steph Curry have shaped what the NBA is and what it will become. They meet for the fifth − and perhaps final − time in the playoffs.