Los Angeles went small against small-ball darling Houston. The problem is the Lakers’ small-ball lineup is bigger and better than the Rockets’.
Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY
Celtics, Raptors can’t stand each other at this point. And sharing the same hotel, there’s no escape.
The Celtics-Raptors series has had some bad blood. The players can’t stand each other at this point, but sharing the same hotel, there is no escape.
Raptors fend off Celtics in double-overtime thriller to force Game 7
A series many expected to come down to a Game 7 will get it after the Raptors held off the Celtics for a wild 125-122 win in double overtime.
Opinion: Milwaukee Bucks face crucial offseason with Giannis Antetokounmpo after NBA playoff elimination
This offseason could be one of the most pivotal moments in Milwaukee Bucks history, as the team and Giannis Antetokounmpo face a fragile situation.
Miami Heat take down top seed Milwaukee Bucks to advance to NBA Eastern Conference final
The Miami Heat eliminated the Bucks with a 103-94 victory in Game 5 on Tuesday, as Milwaukee played without star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Opinion: Raptors need Pascal Siakam to regain All-Star form to force Game 7 vs. Celtics
Pascal Siakam is shooting 40.4% from the field in the bubble, but he’ll need to quickly find his stroke again with the Raptors now facing elimination.
Celtics ratchet up defense, crush Raptors in Game 5 to move one win from East finals
The Celtics locked down the Raptors defensively and rolled to a 111-89 win that puts Boston on the brink of the Eastern Conference finals.
Khris Middleton steps up without Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks edge Heat to avoid sweep
Khris Middleton led the Bucks to a gutsy 118-115 overtime win after Giannis Antetokounmpo left early in the second quarter with an ankle injury.
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo leaves Game 4 vs. Heat after reinjuring ankle
Giannis Antetokounmpo was ruled out of the rest of Game 4 vs. Miami after the Milwaukee star landed awkwardly on his right foot in the second quarter.
Raptors bury Celtics from 3-point range to win Game 4 and tie series 2-2
Toronto outscored Boston 51-21 on 3-pointers for a 100-93 win in Game 4 to even the series after dropping the first two games.