Basketball

Lakers-Warriors Western Conference semifinal preview capsule

Preview capsule for the NBA’s Western Conference semifinal series between Golden State and the Los Angeles Lakers. Capsules on the other three conference semifinal series moved previously: WESTERN CONFERENCE No.

May 1, 2023 5:59 PM Read more >

Lakers' James, Warriors' Curry to meet again in playoffs

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — It's LeBron vs. Steph on the big stage, Take V. With a slightly different look in the playoffs these days for two of the game's greatest players.

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76ers star Joel Embiid (knee) out for Game 1 vs. Celtics

BOSTON (AP) — Joel Embiid sat out Game 1 of the Philadelphia 76ers' Eastern Conference semifinal against the Boston Celtics with a right knee injury. Coach Doc Rivers confirmed the MVP finalist's status during his pregame availability on Monday.

May 1, 2023 4:38 PM Read more >

Heat, Knicks prepare for Game 2, unsure about Butler, Randle

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks know how difficult it is having to play a postseason game without their do-everything forward. The Miami Heat don't want to be reminded what it's like now. Jimmy Butler's status is uncertain for Miami.

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Heat take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Knicks

Miami Heat (44-38, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (47-35, fifth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Knicks -6.

May 1, 2023 12:03 AM Read more >

Curry and the Warriors host Los Angeles to start second round

Los Angeles Lakers (43-39, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (44-38, sixth in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Warriors -4.5; over/under is 227.

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Curry scores playoff career-high 50 as Warriors down Kings

SACRAMENTO, Calif.

Apr 30, 2023 8:22 PM Read more >

Warriors advance to semifinals, knock Kings out, 120-100

SACRAMENTO, Calif.

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Butler, Heat start 2nd round with 108-101 win over Knicks

NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Butler looked his coach in the eye and said he was staying in the game, no matter how much his ankle might have hurt.

Apr 30, 2023 2:53 PM Read more >

Nuggets try to make star-studded Suns look average again

The Phoenix Suns' star quartet of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton looked mighty average in their Game 1 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Now it's gut check time when the Suns try to even the series in Game 2 on Monday in Denver.

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