After prevailing in Game 7 against the Mavericks, the Clippers have little time to savor the victory before Tuesday’s Game 1 against the Jazz.
Author: Mark Medina, USA TODAY
Clippers beat Mavericks to force Game 7 thanks to Kawhi Leonard’s dominant all-around outing
Kawhi Leonard poured in 45 points while primarily guarding Luka Doncic on the other end as the Clippers forced a decisive Game 7 against the Mavs.
Clippers force Game 7 against Mavericks with Kawhi Leonard masterpiece
Kawhi Leonard scored 45 points on 18-of-25 shooting and took it to Luka Doncic as the Clippers avoided elimination and forced a decisive Game 7.
OPINION: Lakers’ early exit more a result of compressed season and injuries than roster fit
The Lakers point to external circumstances — like key injuries — as reasons for their failed attempt to repeat as NBA champions.
Lakers eliminated by upstart Suns in first round of NBA playoffs
Devin Booker poured in 47 points as the Suns took down the defending champion Lakers in Game 6 to advance to the second round.
NBA Playoffs: Lakers’ Anthony Davis returns for Game 6, but leaves after aggravating groin injury vs. Suns
After Wednesday’s practice, Anthony Davis reported that his groin was ‘getting better each day’ and has been receiving ‘treatment around the clock.’
Mavericks’ Luka Doncic shines through injuries to take 3-2 lead on Clippers: ‘One of the toughest players I’ve ever seen’
Luka Doncic labored through lingering neck and shoulder pain to score 42 points and lead the Mavericks to a 3-2 series lead on the Clippers.
Opinion: LeBron James, supporting cast let down Lakers in Anthony Davis’ absence, and now season is on the brink
LeBron James didn’t get much help without Anthony Davis in the lineup, and the Lakers’ loss in Game 5 to the Suns puts them one away from going home.
Phoenix Suns push defending champion Los Angeles Lakers to brink with blowout Game 5 victory
The Los Angeles Lakers are in serious danger of being eliminated as the Phoenix Suns crushed them in Game 5. Mark Medina offers up his takeaways.
Marv Albert on calling Knicks-Hawks game onsite, Reggie Miller-Trae Young vs. Knicks, recent fan incidents and why he’s retiring
NBA on TNT announcers Marv Albert and Reggie Miller will be at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday to call Game 5 of the Knicks-Hawks playoff series.