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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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
Durant, Curry combine for 61, lead Warriors past Hornets
Roundup of Wednesday's NBA action. GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 113 CHARLOTTE HORNETS 103 CHARLOTTE - Kevin Durant scored 33 points to go along with five rebounds and four blocks to lead the Warriors (39-7). Durant dropped 16 of his 33 in the fourth, including two free-throws with 5:25 left to give the Dubs the lead the rest of the way. Stephen Curry, who grew up in … [Read more...] about Durant, Curry combine for 61, lead Warriors past Hornets
Towns drops career-high 47; but Wolves fall to Knicks
Wednesday's NBA action. NEW YORK KNICKS 106 MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES 104 MINNEAPOLIS - Carmelo Anthony hit the game-winning shot with 2.3 seconds left to give New York (9-9) the narrow victory. The former Syracuse forward finished with 14 points. Kristaps Porzingis led the Knicks with 29 points and eight rebounds. Karl-Anthony Towns dropped a career-high 47 points and 18 … [Read more...] about Towns drops career-high 47; but Wolves fall to Knicks
Bulls grind past sluggish Spurs
By Dave Holcomb Seven players reach double figures as Chicago holds San Antonio to 86 points Going through a tough stretch during a season and having to overcome adversity is one of the biggest cliches in today's sports, but that is just what the Spurs are doing right now. San Antonio dropped its third straight game for the first time this season and the team's eighth … [Read more...] about Bulls grind past sluggish Spurs