Raptors 87, Nets 79

NEW YORK – Led by guard DeMar DeRozan’s game-high 24 points, the Toronto Raptors defeated the Brooklyn Nets 87-79 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series Sunday night at Barclays Center. Guard Kyle Lowry had 22 points and forward Amir Johnson added 17 points for the Raptors, who tied the series at 2-2, […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Warriors top controversy-racked Clippers, even series

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Golden State Warriors made the most of their home-court advantage Sunday, leaving the Los Angeles Clippers wondering if their own still exists. All-Star point guard Stephen Curry exploded for 17 of his game-high 33 points in the first quarter, and the Warriors added on-court misery to the Clippers’ off-the-court issues, thumping […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Wizards dominate Bulls, take 3-1 series lead

WASHINGTON — With forward Trevor Ariza sizzling and the owner wearing the jersey of a certain suspended Brazilian big man, no Nene meant no problem for the Washington Wizards. Ariza scored a career playoff-high 30 points with six 3-pointers and guard Bradley Beal had 18 points as the Washington Wizards defeated the Chicago Bulls 98-89 […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Wizards 98, Bulls 89

WASHINGTON — Forward Trevor Ariza scored a playoff-high 30 points with six 3-pointers and guard Bradley Beal had 18 points as the Washington Wizards defeated the Chicago Bulls 98-89 on Sunday afternoon to take a 3-1 series lead. Center Marcin Gortat added 17 points and guard John Wall had 15 points for the Wizards, who […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Obama, Jordan latest to denounce racist rant

President Barack Obama, speaking in Malaysia on Sunday, responded to the firestorm created by recent racist remarks allegedly made by Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling. Obama said it is a reminder that the U.S. “continues to wrestle with the legacy of race and slavery and segregation, that’s still there, the vestiges of discrimination. “… […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Thunder 92, Grizzlies 89

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Overtime. Again. But this time, after losing two straight overtime games, the Oklahoma City Thunder survived for a 92-89 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies Saturday night at FedExForum to even their first-round Western Conference playoff series at 2-2. Reserve guard Reggie Jackson scored a career-high 32 points, including the last five in […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Heat hammer Bobcats in Game 3

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After ending the regular season on a less-than-stellar note, the Miami Heat now have their focus back. The Heat rolled over the Charlotte Bobcats 98-85 on Saturday night to take a 3-0 lead in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference first-round playoff series, leading by as many as 26 points in a dominant effort. […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
What they’re saying: Outrage at Sterling’s remarks

Comments allegedly made my Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling incited outrage and anger on Saturday. Here is a sampling of the indignation that many around the NBA expressed Saturday. “I feel sorry for my friends Coach Doc Rivers and Chris Paul that they have to work for a man that feels that way about […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Heat 98, Bobcats 85

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Forward LeBron James scored 30 points, and the Miami Heat rolled over the Charlotte Bobcats 98-85 on Saturday night to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. The two-time defending NBA champions took control with a 16-4 run to end the first half for a 58-46 […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021