UTAH JAZZ 105 LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS 98 (TIED 2-2) SALT LAKE CITY - Joe Johnson, known for his reliable play in clutch situations, dropped 11 straight points including a jumper that gave the Jazz (51-31) the lead for good with 3:55 left in the game. "Iso-Joe" finished with 28 points, five rebounds and five assists. Rudy Gobert, back after missing the last two games, had 15 … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Iso-Joe takes over. Cavs break out brooms; Rockets inch closer to moving on, and Celtics knot series
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Adams tips in victory for Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder 115 Houston Rockets 113 (Rockets 2-1 series) OKLAHOMA CITY - Russell Westbrook recorded his second straight playoff triple-double with 32 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists as the Thunder earned their first victory in this best of seven series. Taj Gibson added 20 points. James Harden totaled 44 points, six rebounds and six assists for the Rockets. … [Read more...] about Adams tips in victory for Thunder
NBA Playoffs: Washington, Houston and Golden State all take 2-0 leads
WASHINGTON WIZARDS 109 ATLANTA HAWKS 101 (WAS LEADS 2-0) WASHINGTON - John Wall earned "M-V-P!" chants as he carried the Wizards (49-33) with 32 points and nine assists. Backcourt mate Bradley Beal added 31 points. Marcin Gortat chipped in 14 points and 10 rebounds. Paul Millsap had 27 points and 10 rebounds for the Hawks (43-39). Dennis Schroder and Tim Hardaway Jr. each … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Washington, Houston and Golden State all take 2-0 leads
Bulls go up two on the Celtics; Raptors and Clippers tie series at one
Toronto Raptors 106 Milwaukee Bucks 100 TORONTO - Kyle Lowry scored 22 points, grabbed four rebounds, handed out five assists and took away three steals as the Raptors tied the series at one apiece. DeMar DeRozan added 23 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded a double-double with 24 points and 13 rebounds for the Bucks. Khris Middleton … [Read more...] about Bulls go up two on the Celtics; Raptors and Clippers tie series at one
Spurs and Cavaliers take 2-0 series leads
Cleveland Cavaliers 117 Indiana Pacers 111 CLEVELAND - Kyrie Irving (37), Kevin Love (27) and LeBron James (25) combined for 89 points as the Cavaliers took a 2-0 lead in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. James (10) and Love (11) combined for 21 rebounds. Paul George (32) and Jeff Teague (23) combined for 55 points for the Pacers. San Antonio Spurs 96 Memphis Grizzlies … [Read more...] about Spurs and Cavaliers take 2-0 series leads