Kevin Huerter, Hawks upset No. 1 seeded 76ers in Game 7

2021-06-21

Kevin Huerter scored a playoff career-high 27 points, Trae Young added 21 points and 10 assists and the fifth-seeded Atlanta Hawks stunned the host Philadelphia 76ers 103-96 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Sunday. The Hawks will face the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference finals. Young shot 5 of 23, but made a couple of clutch shots down the stretch. John Collins had 14 ...
Devin Booker's 40-point triple-double carries Suns past Clippers

2021-06-20

Devin Booker posted his first career triple-double Sunday afternoon, when he scored 40 points and collected 13 rebounds and 11 assists as the Phoenix Suns outlasted the visiting Los Angeles Clippers, 120-114, in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. Booker scored 16 consecutive points for the Suns in the third quarter and 29 in the second half for second-seeded Phoenix, which was without ...
76ers' Joel Embiid fined $35,000 for skirmish with Hawks

2021-06-20

The NBA fined Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid $35,000 for his part in an on-court altercation with Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series. Additionally, Hawks reserve Bruno Fernando was suspended one game without pay for leaving the bench. The incident occurred with just over four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter of the 76ers\' 104-99 ...
Report: Nets' Spencer Dinwiddie to decline player option

2021-06-20

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie will forgo a $12.3 million player option and become an unrestricted free agent ahead of next season, according to ESPN. Dinwiddie, 28, signed a three-year, $34.5 million deal to remain with the Nets in 2018. He played in just three games this season before suffering a partially torn right ACL that required surgery. The knee injury occurred in the third quarter ...
Kawhi Leonard, Chris Paul out for Game 1 of Western finals

2021-06-20

The Los Angeles Clippers and Phoenix Suns each will be without one of their stars when they meet Sunday in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard and Suns guard Chris Paul have been ruled out for the game. Leonard sustained a knee injury in Game 4 of the conference semifinals against the Utah Jazz. Paul is in the NBA\'s COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Leonard ...
Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 40 as Bucks top Nets in epic Game 7

2021-06-20

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 40 points, including the tying basket in overtime and Khris Middleton hit the go-ahead shot with 40.7 seconds left as the Milwaukee Bucks pulled out a 115-111 victory over the host Brooklyn Nets Saturday night in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Bucks survived a 48-point performance by Kevin Durant, overcame losing the first two games, including a ...
Game 1 availability for Suns' Chris Paul remains in doubt

2021-06-19

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul\'s availability is in doubt for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals after the team announced Saturday that he remains under the NBA\'s health and safety protocols. The Suns are playing in the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2010. They will host the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 1 on Sunday afternoon. \"Because of the climate that we live, things ...
Clippers take on Suns after historic win over Jazz

2021-06-19

The Los Angeles Clippers ended one of the NBA\'s most infamous droughts in epic fashion Friday night. Two days later, they have the chance to begin ending another drought -- this time against an opponent also looking to make some long-awaited history. A most unusual and unexpected Western Conference finals series is scheduled to begin Sunday afternoon, when the Clippers head into unchartered ...
Hawks, 76ers set for Game 7 clash

2021-06-19

After a grueling 72-game marathon and nearly two rounds of the playoffs, it all comes down to a one-game sprint for the Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers. The fifth-seeded Hawks visit the top-seeded 76ers on Sunday night in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series. The winner will advance to the Eastern Conference finals. The loser will head into the offseason. The 76ers staved off ...
Report: Lakers part ways with head trainer after injury-riddled season

2021-06-19

The Los Angeles Lakers will not bring back their head athletic trainer after an injury-riddled 2020-21 season and will revamp their strategies for player health, ESPN reported Saturday. The team did not renew the contract of Nina Hsieh, who took over as head trainer two summers ago. Hsieh had been with the organization for more than 10 years before assuming the top job in August 2019. When the ...
Behind Terance Mann's 39, Clippers oust Jazz in Game 6

2021-06-19

Terance Mann scored a career-high 39 points and the Los Angeles Clippers stormed back for a 131-119 win over the visiting Utah Jazz to clinch a 4-2 series victory Friday and advance to the Western Conference finals for the first time in franchise history. The fourth-seeded Clippers, who trailed by 25 points in the third quarter, will face the second-seeded Phoenix Suns for the right to go to the ...
Sixers come from behind, force Game 7 vs. Hawks

2021-06-18

Joel Embiid scored 22 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied for a 104-99 win over the host Atlanta Hawks to stave off elimination in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Friday night. The teams will meet in a winner-take-all Game 7 on Sunday night in Philadelphia. Seth Curry and Tobias Harris scored 24 points apiece for top-seeded Philadelphia, which bounced ...
Reports: Bradley Beal, Devin Booker commit to Team USA

2021-06-18

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal and Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker have committed to join the 12-man Team USA roster for the Tokyo Olympics, multiple outlets reported Friday. The Athletic reported that Beal will join previously committed players Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers, Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors and Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics. ESPN reported ...
Nets PG Kyrie Irving (ankle) ruled out for Game 7

2021-06-18

The Brooklyn Nets will be without star point guard Kyrie Irving for Saturday night\'s Game 7 showdown against the visiting Milwaukee Bucks. Head coach Steve Nash confirmed Friday that Irving will miss his third straight game in the Eastern Conference second-round series with a sprained right ankle. Nash said Irving \"still has some miles to make up\" in his recovery but anticipates the veteran ...
Dirk Nowitzki joins Mavericks as special adviser

2021-06-18

Dirk Nowitzki will serve as a special adviser to the Dallas Mavericks, the team announced Friday. Per the Mavericks, Nowitzki will assist with the hiring of both a general manager and head coach and consult on other front office decisions. The move comes two days after owner Mark Cuban fired president of basketball operations/general manager Donnie Nelson, and one day after head coach Rick ...
Hobbled Nets look to finish off Bucks in Game 7

2021-06-18

When the Brooklyn Nets waltzed to a 39-point victory in Game 2 to take a two-games-to-none lead, it seemed plausible to think a short Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series with the Milwaukee Bucks was unfolding. Enter a far more determined Bucks team that has taken advantage of its opportunities and displayed more consistent performances to force one of sports\' most thrilling treats: Game ...
Celtics trade Kemba Walker to Thunder for Al Horford, Moses Brown

2021-06-18

The Celtics are sending guard Kemba Walker and their 2021 first-round draft pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Brad Stevens\' first move in charge of Boston\'s front office. The Celtics also will trade a second-round pick in 2025 as part of the package for veteran center Al Horford, young 7-footer Moses Brown and a second-round draft pick in 2023. The Celtics acquired Walker from the Charlotte ...
Clippers rule out Kawhi Leonard (knee) for Game 6

2021-06-18

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard will sit out again Friday when Los Angeles attempts to eliminate the visiting Utah Jazz in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals. Leonard sprained his right knee in Clippers\' Game 4 home win on Monday, then sat out Game 5 at Salt Lake City on Wednesday while his teammates earned a 119-111 victory to go up 3-2 in the best-of-seven series. Los Angeles coach ...
Clippers face Jazz on brink of first conference final

2021-06-18

Minus their top player, the Los Angeles Clippers look to advance to the Western Conference finals for the first time in franchise history when they host the Utah Jazz on Friday night in Game 6. The Clippers will try to make history without star Kawhi Leonard, who is expected to miss his second game in a row because of a sprained right knee. Los Angeles also is without Serge Ibaka for the rest of ...
Khris Middleton, Bucks push Nets to Game 7

2021-06-18

Khris Middleton exploded for a postseason-career-high 38 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo chipped in with 30 to complement 17 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks\' defense wore down the Brooklyn Nets en route to a 104-89 victory Thursday that forces a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference semifinal series. The best-of-seven set will be decided Saturday night in Brooklyn, where the Nets have won all three ...
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