During the third quarter of the Utah Jazz's Game 1 win, minority owner Dwyane Wade was giving Donovan Mitchell some pointers from the bench, with the All-Star going on to record 45 points.
Benyam Kidane
The point guard was injured during the team's series-clinching win against Memphis last Wednesday.
Edward Sutelan
Mike Conley averaged 17.4 points, 8.6 assists and 3.8 rebounds in Utah's first-round series against Memphis, but the one-time All-Star left Game 5 with right hamstring soreness.
Scott Rafferty
In the Clippers' opening round series victory over the Mavericks, Kawhi Leonard delivered one of the most efficiently dominant scoring performances in the history of the NBA Playoffs, something reminiscent of his play during his last Finals run with the Raptors. There's a ways to go, but as LA moves on to face the Jazz, it will need even more of the same from its superstar forward to advance to the Western Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history.
Gilbert McGregor
When the Jazz dropped Game 1 of the first round to the Grizzlies, the naysayers of the team with the best record in the league were ready to pounce on the opportunity to call an eight-over-one upset. Once All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell returned to the floor in Game 2, Utah immediately looked like the dominant force we saw all season long. The 24-year-old superstar made all the difference to advance his team out of the first round and he has the Jazz rolling with his first-ever Conference Finals appearance in sight.
Kyle Irving
Can the Clippers carry their momentum off the back of a seven-game series into the second round? Will the Jazz's five day rest be a blessing or a curse? Two of the best teams in the regular season meet in the second round in a star-studded matchup!
Trying to predict how a team's game plan will change in the second round of the playoffs can be impossible. For all eight of those teams, analyzing a specific lineup can be the key to seeing that bigger picture.
Matthew Blum
The heavy hitters came to play in a win-or-go-home Game 7. Luka Doncic was unbelievable, going for 46 points, 14 assists and seven rebounds but it wasn't enough for the Mavericks to overcome the Clippers. Behind Kawhi Leonard's near-triple-double of 28 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, LA advances to the Conference Semifinals.
The Clippers may have won Sunday's game, but Paul George may have still taken an L.
Zac Al-Khateeb
Twitter was not happy with Porzingis' effort in Dallas' postseason loss to Los Angeles.
Kawhi Leonard holds a 2-3 record in Game 7s throughout his career. His most recent resulted in a loss to the Nuggets in the 2020 NBA Playoffs, but a Game 7 also delivered the signature moment of his career in a game-winning buzzer-beater against the 76ers in the 2019 Eastern Conference Semifinals.
In NBA playoff history, the Mavericks and the Clippers have only matched-up twice in the postseason - 2020 and 2021. Now, they are set for their first-ever head-to-head Game 7.That said, take a look back at how each franchise has fared in Game 7s in the past.
Yash Matange
Here is everything you need to know to watch Mavericks vs. Clippers, including the tipoff time and TV channel for Sunday's game.
Jordan Greer
The Clippers force a Game 7 behind a huge performance from Kawhi Leonard in a tightly-contested Game 6 that saw 19 lead changes and six ties. With this victory, the road team improves to an unbeaten 6-0 in this series.
Leonard was surgical in Los Angeles' 104-97 win, scoring 45 points on 18-of-25 shooting with six rebounds, three assists and two steals in 42 minutes.
Put another Kawhi Leonard classic playoff performance in the books. The LA Clippers superstar dropped 45 points while also defending Luka Doncic on the other end, willing his team to a Game 6 win and forcing a series decider at home.
Kane Pitman
Kawhi Leonard put up an ugly air ball on a potential game-tying shot that drew a big reaction from teammate Rajon Rondo. After the Los Angeles loss, social media had a lot of fun making jokes and memes at the expense of the two Clippers.
Jacob Camenker
Doncic was in a dominant mood in LA, dropping 42 points and 14 assists to put the Mavs up 3-2 in the series, making it the fifth-straight game the road team has won in this series.
Highlighted by a pivotal Game 5 between the Clippers and Mavericks, a full night of playoff action also sees the 76ers, Hawks and Jazz embark upon opportunities to advance past the opening round.
In a dominant wire-to-wire Game 4 victory, the Clippers led by as many as 28 points. Kawhi Leonard stuffed the stat sheet as the Clippers blew out the Mavericks in Dallas to tie the series at two games apiece as the series shifts back to Los Angeles for Game 5.
The script has been flipped. The LA Clippers have won two straight in Dallas to leave the series tied at 2-2. For the Mavericks, the most pressing concern is the health of Luka Doncic, who produced a below par performance in Game 4 while appearing in pain throughout the night.
Here are the latest updates on Doncic ahead of Game 4.
The Clippers picked up a crucial win in Game 3 of their first-round series with the Mavericks to avoid going down a hole no team has ever crawled out of. In the process, they might have revealed the key to getting them back in this series and potentially advancing to the second round.
The playoffs roll on with four games on Sunday, with the Knicks, Celtics and Suns all desperately looking to square the ledger in pivotal Game 4's. With so much on the line, NBA.com gets you set with what to look for on what is sure to be an enthralling day of hoops.
Through three games, Luka Doncic is averaging 38.0 points, 9.0 assists and 8.7 rebounds on 51.9 percent shooting from the field and 45.9 percent from 3-point range. The Mavericks enter Game 4 with a 2-1 series lead.
The dynamic duo was spectacular in Game 3, combining for 65 points on 68.6 percent shooting.
Kawhi Leonard and Paul George combined for 65 points as the LA Clippers picked up their first win of the series, to cut the deficit to 2-1.
The Clippers enter Game 3 of their first-round series with the Mavericks down 2-0. Paul George says the Clippers aren't concerned, but should they be? Our NBA.com Staff weighs in.
NBA.com Staff
There are a trio of Game 3s to look forward to on Friday, including a must-win contest for the Clippers as their first-round series with the Mavericks shifts to Dallas. Here's what to keep an eye on in each game.
Luka Doncic's averages through two games against the Clippers? 35.0 points, 9.0 assists and 8.5 rebounds on a scorching 50.9 percent shooting from the field. The two-time All-Star has proven himself to be one of the most complete players in the league, but there is one particular way he's been able to impose his will on the Clippers so far.
NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the 2021 NBA Playoffs on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem each week.
Harrell appeared to laugh at the Clippers' pain in a tweet sent out early Wednesday.
Is this the most preposterous shot of Luka Doncic's NBA career?
The Mavericks take a 2-0 lead back to Dallas after hanging on for a 127-121 win over the LA Clippers at STAPLES Center.
Luka Doncic torched the Clippers with a 30-point triple-double to steal Game 1 on the road, taking full advantage of LA's switches on defence to pick and choose his matchups. Analytics tell the story of a Clippers team with major adjustments to make ahead of Game 2, as centre Ivica Zubac was left on an island with Doncic all too often. Can LA find an answer to contain the 21-year-old phenom before falling too far behind in the series?
The 2021 NBA Playoffs continue with a trio of Game 2s. The Celtics and Lakers look to steal one on the road to even things up while the Clippers look to get back on track after losing home court advantage in Game 1.
If you're the type of fan that enjoys the game much more when you do have a team to cheer for, there are plenty of viable teams for Raptors fans to temporarily root for in the 2021 Playoffs. In addition to the four teams that feature Canadian talent – three, if you could never cheer for Boston – there are several former Raptors set to take the floor for their respective teams. And once a Raptor, always a Raptor, right?
Maxi Kleber didn't mind Kawhi Leonard dunking on him, but the Mavericks forward wasn't a fan of the staredown he got from other Clippers after the play.
Luka Doncic dissected a Clippers team that came into this first-round series knowing the two-time All-Star would be the focal point of the defensive game plan.
The legacy of Luka Doncic continues as the 22-year-old phenom dropped a triple-double of 31 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds to lead the Mavericks past the Clippers for a Game 1 win.
Who doesn't love a postseason rematch? After meeting in the opening round in the Disney World Bubble last year, the Mavericks and Clippers will run it back to open the 2021 NBA Playoffs. While Kawhi Leonard looks to lead LA to its first-ever NBA title, Luka Doncic will look to build upon his stellar playoff debut in 2020.
NBA.com is your destination for complete coverage of every series from now through the end of the NBA Finals. Below, we've got you covered with all you need to know ahead of each series in the first round.
The NBA Playoffs begin Saturday, May 22 with a full slate of four games. Check below for times and dates of the entire first round.
A couple of days after their historic Game 6 comeback, the Rockets blew out the Clippers in Game 7 at home to become the ninth team in NBA history (at that time) to come back from a 3-1 series deficit.
Just three days remained in the 2020-21 regular season and we got an eight-game slate with 16 teams in action. Check in below to catch up on the best from each contest.
The Clippers needed this win in order to maintain their one-game lead over the Nuggets for the No. 3 seed in the West and they got the job done. Behind 20 points from Kawhi Leonard, LA had more than enough in the tank to take care of business against the shorthanded Raptors.
The Warriors, Lakers, Grizzlies, Heat and Pacers all picked up pivotal wins as the race for the Play-In Tournament continues to take shape. Catch up on all the action from Tuesday's 11-game slate.
The Clippers come away with a dominant victory over the Raptors to maintain their one-game lead over the Denver Nuggets for the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference playoff picture.
Tuesday's meeting between the Raptors and Clippers will mark Kawhi Leonard's fourth time facing Toronto since he left the franchise as a free agent in 2019. Toronto limited Leonard in two of the previous three matchups but are still searching for a win.
We've reached the final week of the regular season and the Raptors play the first of four remaining games against the Clippers, who close the season with a four-game road trip.
Sunday was set for a packed slate with a number of games that hold playoff implications, headlined by a massive matchup between the Celtics and Heat, the Knicks and Clippers and Suns and Lakers.
The Los Angeles Lakers are one step closer to falling into the Play-In Tournament after being blown out by the LA Clippers. Already without LeBron James, Anthony Davis exited the game early with injury.
With seven NBA games to look forward to on Thursday, there was plenty on the line including a battle in Los Angeles between the Lakers and Clippers. If you missed any of the action we've got you covered below for live updates, stats and highlights from each contest.
After a 105-100 win over his former team, Kawhi Leonard was asked about the performances of Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam. A man of few words, the two-time Finals MVP didn't seem too surprised by the duo's impressive play this season.
The shorthanded Raptors put up a fight, as the game witnessed 21 lead changes and 13 ties, but faltered in crunch time as the LA Clippers used a 17-6 game-sealing run to win 105-100 and snap their three-game losing streak.
Paul George, Nike Basketball and PlayStation have collaborated once again for a new colourway of the Nike PG 5, debuting in front of a national TV audience in the United States (TNT) and Canada (TSN 4/5, RDS 2) when the Clippers host the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, May 4.
Seven games on Tuesday night, included a re-match of the classic game from two nights ago between the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks.
The Raptors close their four-game Western Conference road trip on Tuesday against the Clippers. It'll mark Kawhi Leonard's third time facing his former team since signing with the Clippers in free agency.
The LA Clippers are one step closer to making their title hopes a reality after clinching a playoff berth for the third consecutive season and the ninth time in 10 years. The achievement continues what has been the most successful stretch in franchise history.
Nikola Jokic turned in another MVP-worth performance as the Nuggets extend their win streak to five games and now hold a 9-1 record since Jamal Murray's injury
Saturday's 10-game slate delivered plenty of memorable performances as the race for playoff seeding continues to take shape. Catch up on all the action below.
With the Eastern Conference's final Play-In spot still in reach, the Toronto Raptors are headed west to embark upon a trip that sees them take on four title contenders in the span of four days. Now that the stakes are higher than ever, is this a make or break trip for Toronto's postseason hopes? While there are far too many variables for there to be a "yes" or "no," the unique challenges each matchup present give this trip a much different outlook than you might initially believe it to have.
Ten games filled the schedule on Wednesday night, with playoff implications littered throughout. Play-In tournament seeding and postseason clinches were all on the line in a series of intriguing matchups. Keep up to date with all the final scores, news, highlights and top performers right here!
There were 11 NBA games to watch out for on Monday. Follow along for final scores, news, stats and highlights from each contest.
Seven games on the Friday night slate, with a host of teams in action that find themselves in a fight for Play-In Tournament seeding.
With a packed 12-game slate on tap, there were plenty of marquee matchups to catch up on if you missed any of the stars in action!
Paul George scored 10 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter, including the team's final six points to power the Clippers to a 113-112 win over the Trail Blazers.
With the race for playoff spots heating up, we've had an action-packed five-game slate on Tuesday. Follow along for all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.
The Clippers' all-time best offence helps them breeze past the Timberwolves but can these contenders eventually pick up their defence and clutch play for a deep run in the postseason?
With a month remaining until the league's Play-In Tournament, the NBA season rolled on with an eight-game slate and a few marquee matchups. We've got you covered with the best from each one.
There were 11 NBA games to look forward to on Friday! Follow along for final scores, highlights and stats from each contest.
Putting up 36 points and 14 rebounds, Embiid became the first 76ers player since Allen Iverson in 2006 to score 35 or more in three consecutive games. His play helped Philadelphia overcome the visiting Clippers and snap their seven-game win streak.
Anthony Edwards almost jumping over Yuta Watanabe. Miles Bridges going full Vince Carter on Clint Capela. Kawhi Leonard putting Deandre Ayton on a poster. There have been a number of dunks this season worthy of the Dunk of the Year title, but which one is the front-runner heading into the final stretch?
From Luka Doncic's game-winning heroics to Steph Curry's red-hot shooting night and triple-doubles from Jokic and Westbrook, there was no shortage of standout performances around the NBA on Wednesday.
With just over a month left in the regular season, the schedule rolled on with a seven-game slate and a number of storylines to follow. We've got you covered with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from another busy day of action.
The Clippers have now won six games in a row, with Paul George looking back to his offensive best as they improve to 38-18 on the season.
The NBA season rolled on with a 10 game slate and plenty of action to follow. If you missed any of the action we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats and highlights from each one, as well as the day's top fantasy performers.
From the two Ball brothers a trio of Antetokounmpos and Holidays, the NBA family continues to grow in more ways than one.
There were nine games of NBA action this Friday night with a handful of must-see matchups. We'll have you covered with final scoress, highlights and more from all the action.
In a potential playoff preview the LA Clippers used a big fourth quarter to overcome the Phoenix Suns in a physical contest at Staples Center.
A big seven-game slate on a Thursday night saw a host of stars on the floor. Keep up with all the action right here, as we keep you updated with all the final scores, news, highlights and top fantasy performers!
Beverley delivered an elbow that landed near Paul's right hip.
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DeMarcus Cousins made a strong impression in his first game as a Clipper, coming off the bench in their 133-116 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Standout performances from Nikola Vucevic, Paul George, Nikola Jokic and Steph Curry headlined Wednesday's busy eight-game slate. Catch up on all the scores and highlights below.
There were seven games to look forward to on Sunday, including Rajon Rondo's debut with the Clippers. Follow along for the final scores, stats, highlights and scores from each contest.
Aaron Gordon seamlessly fit into the Nuggets' play on both ends of the floor as they recorded a wire-to-wire victory over Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers. The result of this game reduced the gap between the third and the seventh seed in the West to just 1.5 games.
With the play-in tournament just over a month away, the race for playoff seeding is heating up. A seven game slate on Thursday saw a number of those teams jostling for positions meet in an exciting night of hoops around the NBA.
According to reports from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and The Athletic's Shams Charania, the LA Clippers are planning to sign veteran centre DeMarcus Cousins to a 10-day contract.
Only four games on Tuesday but no shortage of action as a dunk of the year contender was produced along with a big upset and a contender out West finding their groove.
The Clippers rebounded from an early 12-point deficit by outscoring the Bucks 103-67 over the final three quarters despite missing key players in Paul George and Serge Ibaka.
We had 11 games around the Association tonight, with no shortage of blockbuster performances. Catch up on all the final scores, stats, and highlights from each game.
The Clippers' largely nondescript season has pushed national attention elsewhere. This franchise has gone as all-in as you can and boasts one of the best offences in NBA history. Regardless of how their season plays out, they are one of the most compelling stories in the league.
Terance Mann turned in a highlight-filled performance off the bench for the Clippers, scoring a season-high 23 points in their 122-112 win over the 76ers.
From Zion Williamson's monster performances to Harrison Barnes' buzzer-beater, there was no shortage of standout performances on Saturday's nine-game slate. Catch up on all the action below!
Kyle Lowry stayed in Toronto, the Los Angeles Lakers held firm and the Miami Heat added a former All-Star guard. How did the 2021 trade deadline impact the title race for the contenders?
With the attention of the NBA world on trades for much of the day, the on-court action continues with a five game slate on a Thursday night.
The Clippers have traded three-time Sixth Man of the Year Lou Williams, two second-round picks and cash to the Hawks for two-time champion Rajon Rondo. How does this deal affect both teams as they pursue a playoff push?
We had 11 games on deck and 22 teams in action on a busy night in the NBA. We've got you covered below with final scores, news, stats and highlights, as well as the top fantasy performers from the games.
It's still unknown if the Raptors will look to move Kyle Lowry before this season's trade deadline, but that hasn't prevented multiple teams from reportedly pursuing him. If the Raptors do engage with those teams, here's why a trade could make sense for them and Lowry.
There was no shortage of standout performances on a busy Monday in the NBA. Catch up on all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.
Saturday's five-game slate served up plenty of impressive performances around the NBA. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from tonight's action, right here!
Could Ball find his way back to Los Angeles before the 2021 NBA trade deadline?
According to Marc Stein of The New York Times, the Clippers are "exploring trade routes" to acquire Lonzo Ball from the Pelicans before the trade deadline on March 25. Let's take a look at what a potential trade might look like for both sides.
The 22-year-old Slovenian sensation, despite being guarded by two of the best wing defenders in the league in Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, put on a show and provided one highlight after another. He finished with 42 points, nine assists, six rebounds, three steals, two blocks, and a game-high plus-minus of +29 in 42 minutes to lead the Mavericks to a comfortable 105-89 victory.
It was a busy Wednesday in the NBA, with 10 games on deck! We've got you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game below.
Who would you rather build a team around right now: Kawhi Leonard or Luka Doncic? Two members of our NBA.com Staff take sides and present their case to the jury before a verdict is reached.
Carlan Gay
The NBA season continued Monday, with an action-packed seven-game slate. Scroll down to catch up on all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.
There were nine NBA games to look forward to on Sunday! Scroll below for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.
The most entertaining part of Thursday night's contest between the Clippers and Warriors was actually the postgame interview.
The second half of the 2020-21 NBA season was underway and tonight was the first full slate of games since the break. Headlined by Nets-Celtics, there was plenty of enticing matchups ahead.
Damian Lillard hit a shot from almost halfcourt to secure the victory for Team LeBron in the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. Lillard's deep 3-pointer reminded Paul George of the game-winner he hit in the 2019 NBA Playoffs, which he initially called a "bad shot."
During his All-Star media availability session, Kawhi Leonard indicated that he plans on representing Team USA in the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Leonard, who will turn 30 in June, has yet to compete internationally for Team USA.
Six-time All-Star forward Blake Griffin has reached a buyout agreement with the Pistons. Teams will have the chance to claim Griffin off waivers before he becomes an unrestricted free agent on Sunday, March 7.
“We tried to do everything conceivable to stop him and slow him down,” Clippers interim head coach Jim Todd said of O'Neal's performance. “He just had it going, and it was tough going against Goliath."
It's a busy night around the NBA with nine games on the slate on the final day prior to the All-Star break.
There were six NBA games on Tuesday. Scroll below for the final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.
Six Celtics finished in double figures led by Kemba Walker's 25 points - his fourth straight 20-point game and seventh in his last nine. More importantly, for the first time in over six weeks, the Celtics won three in a row.
Reggie Jackson replaced Leonard in the Clippers' starting lineup, joining Patrick Beverley, Paul George, Nicolas Batum and Serge Ibaka.
Following Giannis Antetokounmpo's 36-point, 14-rebound game against the Clippers, two members of our NBA.com Staff discuss whether or not he should be getting more love in the MVP race, which has been headlined by LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic to this point of the season.
Can't control your anticipation for this year's All-Star Game? You're in luck, as these upcoming four days alone have 13 games in which two or more All-Stars will face off head-to-head.
Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated Milwaukee's win over LA with 36 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and four blocks. He saved his best for last, throwing down a big dunk in the closing seconds that served as the nail in the coffin. How did he get so open? Let's take a closer look.
Antetokounmpo had four blocks on the night, none sweeter than this rejection on Clippers big man Ivica Zubac to earn our NBA Top Shot moment of the night.
There was no shortage of superstar performances on Sunday's eight-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from tonight's games below.
The Lakers got back on track, Boston held off Indiana and the Utah Jazz lost for just the seventh time this season.
A tough couple of weeks for the Lakers sees LeBron James fall out of the No. 1 spot in our MVP Ladder for the first time this season. He's replaced by Joel Embiid, although it wasn't a unanimous decision by our NBA.com Staff.
The top three teams in the East are in action on Thursday night, while the LA Clippers are also on the schedule as they attempt to keep up with the Utah Jazz in the West.
The NBA season continued with nine games and 18 teams in action. Scroll below for final scores, highlights, news and the top fantasy performers from the action.
Paul George came alive in the fourth quarter, bringing his team back from 15 down to within four, but was forced to sit out late as the Nets, powered by their backcourt of James Harden and Kyrie Irving, continued their winning ways.
It was a busy Sunday in the NBA and we've got you covered with all the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.
It was a busy Friday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.
By defeating the shorthanded LA Clippers, who suited up without starters in Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Nicolas Batum, the Jazz improved the league-best record to 24-5, 20 of which the team have won by double digits.
We had 10 games on deck around the Association on Wednesday! Scroll below for all the final scores, stats, news, and highlights from each game below.
We had seven games on deck around the Association tonight, headlined by a showdown between the conference-leading Jazz and 76ers. Scroll below for the final scores, highlights and top fantasy performers.
Feel the love with a full 10-game slate of NBA action on Sunday (ET), as some of the league's hottest teams and biggest names were in action. Scroll below for the final scores, highlights and the best fantasy performers.
Sunday's NBA action includes an exciting set of 10 games. Here's the full schedule, biggest storylines and optimal viewing plan to get you ready for the star-studded action.
Friday's 11-game slate did not disappoint with a handful of monster performances like 40-point outings from Luka Doncic, Terry Rozier and Nikola Vucevic and 30-point outings from Kawhi Leonard, Jayson Tatum and Anthony Davis.
Headlined by big performances from Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Zach LaVine, catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from Wednesday's games.
Welcome to Head-To-Head, a new fantasy game that is centered around how many points players score. Every Monday, five new matchups will be presented. All you have to do is pick which player you think will score more points in each matchup. What's on the line? Weekly and season-long prizes, including courtside tickets and a video call with an NBA All-Star.
The Jazz own the best record in the NBA after winning 15 of their last 16 games, but was it enough to take the top spot from the defending champion Lakers? Which teams made the biggest leap in this week's rankings and who is the new team that entered the top 10 for the first time this season?
The point guard has been a huge reason for the Kings' recent 7-1 record, coming up clutch multiple times. Could he be the franchise's first All-Star guard in over two decades?
It was a super day in the NBA with five games on the docket. From Charlotte to Los Angeles, we've got you covered with live score updates, news, stats and highlights from throughout the day.
The NBA season continues on Friday with nine games to look forward to. Follow along for live updates, stats and highlights from each contest.
The Clippers host the Celtics on Friday night in a marquee matchup between potential All-Stars as Kawhi Leonard and Paul George go head-to-head with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Both of their meetings needed overtime to decide an outcome last season and with all four players elevating their game to another level this season, you won't want to miss this one.
When asked about Dudley's book after the Clippers' 121-99 win over the Cavaliers on Wednesday night, George decided to take the high road.
In what is a truly unique season, there are several former All-Stars like Steph Curry and Gordon Hayward who should find themselves selected to the big stage after missing out in recent years. We take you through the list of players making their way back amongst the game's elite.
Standout performances from Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, DeMar DeRozan and Zion Williamson headlined Thursday's 10-game slate. We've got you covered below with all the final scores, stats, highlights and best fantasy performers of the night.
The Beard put up 23 points, 14 assists, and 11 rebounds - his fourth triple-double in nine games with the Nets - as the Brooklyn 'Big 3' proved too much for the Clippers to handle.
Standout performances from Fred VanVleet, Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard and Domantas Sabonis headlined Tuesday's six-game slate. We've got you covered below with all the final scores, stats, highlights and best fantasy performers of the night.
The NBA season continued with Sunday's six-game slate. Check below for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest as well as the best fantasy stat lines.
It's unfair to compare anyone to the two legends, but there's one way in particular that Kawhi Leonard is playing like Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan to start this season. Let's take a closer look.
The NBA season has reached the quarter pole continuing on Friday with 10 games highlighted by Zion and the Pelicans taking on Giannis and the Bucks. Luka and the Mavs visiting Utah to take on Donovan Mitchell and the Jazz and so much more. Follow along for all the scores, updates, news, highlights and peak performancers.
The NBA season continued on Thursday with four exciting games. Check below for the final score from each contest, as well as stats and highlights.
"One thing I think about when I think of Kobe is big shots," the 22-year-old Hawks superstar said postgame. Thus, fittingly, he paid homage to the Black Mamba after his long-range clutch shot.
There were only three games of NBA action on this Tueesday but there's was no shortage of stars in action or storylines to watch for. We have you covered with final scores, highlights and more.
This week's Waiver Wire Pickups provides some reliable and available options to replace Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, who are out for the time-being due to health and safety protocols. It also has a couple potential long-term options and some intriguing names to add to your watch list for the coming weeks.
Five weeks into the 2020-21 NBA season, we're beginning to see which teams are real and which teams are not. As our weekly Power Rankings begin to develop some consistency, there has still been plenty of movement among the top 10. How far did the Clippers and Jazz rise? How far did the Nets and Suns fall?
There were seven games of NBA action on Sunday. We have you covered with final scores, highlights and more.
It was a packed slate with 11 games of NBA action on this Friday. We have you covered with final scores, news updates and more from each contest.
The NBA season continued on Wednesday with nine games. Scroll below for the final scores, news updates, stats and highlights from each game.
The 2020-21 NBA season continued with another six-game slate on Sunday. We've got you covered below with final scores, news, stats and highlights from throughout the day.
The red-hot LA Clippers scorch the nets, OKC outlast Chicago in OT and a monster from Andre Drummond night carries the Cavs on a big day of NBA action.
The season is still young but it's never too early to check in on the MVP race. From LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic to Luka Doncic, Paul George and Damian Lillard, here are the players who have put themselves on notice.
In just the second start of his NBA career, Nickeil Alexander-Walker went off against the LA Clippers.
With seven games on Wednesday, there was no shortage of stars in action, headlined by big performances from Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokoumpo and Damian Lillard.
We're only 10ish games into the season but that doesn't mean it's too soon to make some bold statements. Based on performances that have been both impressive and underwhelming, here are our overreactions to what's going on around the NBA.
Another week of fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups is here and there are a handful of names you won't want to miss out on. Highlighted by a pair of rookies taking on bigger roles and a certain centre that's graduated from the watch list to being a must-add, take a look at a list of players that will surely help improve your roster.
Just three weeks into the NBA season, there has already been a ton of movement in our weekly NBA Power Rankings. Teams like the Celtics and Suns have made their way into the top five while both the Warriors and Mavericks re-enter the top 10. Take a look and see where your favourite team landed this week!
Sunday's eight-game schedule had plenty of big performances across the NBA. We've got you covered below with all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from the night!
It was vintage Steph Curry in this one as the former MVP put on a clinic to carry the Golden State Warriors to a comeback win over the LA Clippers.
10 games on a Friday night produced no shortage of highlights, with the Lakers scraping home and Steph Curry cooking the Clippers.
In the final seconds of the loss to the Clippers, Curry grimaced after tweaking his left ankle. It came at the end of a game where he struggled to get going, only scoring 13 points as the Clippers beat the Warriors 108-101.
Stephen Curry played just five games as the Warriors' 2019-20 season was wrecked by injury, but a new ankle issue is not major.
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There were 11 NBA games on Wednesday! Scroll down for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.
Wednesday night is a dream slate for NBA basketball fans and League Pass owners with 11 games of action. With plenty of good matchups headlined by Pacers-Rockets, 76ers-Wizards, Heat-Celtics, Suns-Raptors and Warriors-Clippers, many of the league's best players and teams will take the floor and you won't want to miss a second of it. Here we have you covered with the optimal viewing plan on how to navigate your television to catch it all.
Patty Mills had the hot hand for the Spurs, burying a career-high eight 3-pointers on his way to 27 points in their 116-113 win over the Clippers.
The 2020-21 NBA season continued with five games and 10 teams in action. With plenty of storylines to follow, we've got you covered with the final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers below.
It's hard not to overreact to some of the early returns but some pleasantly surprising teams have displayed sustainable models of success. And while some early favourites have stumbled out of the gates, they've still shown signs of being able to figure things out as the season rolls on. How does that impact this week's power rankings?
It's still early in the 2020-21 season but PG13 is already putting together an impressive and strong bounce-back campaign, one that's reminiscent of his 2018-19 season in Oklahoma City. His most recent performance against the Phoenix Suns is yet another reminder that George belongs among the NBA's elite.
The 2020-21 NBA season rolled on with an eight-game slate. From the first game in Detroit to the final game of the schedule in San Francisco, we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the day's top fantasy performers below.
It was an All-Star cast for Friday's ten game slate, with dominant performances from LeBron, Giannis and Luka leading the way on an action packed night around the league.
To celebrate the end of 2020 and the start of 2021, there are 10 NBA games to look forward to on New Year's Day. Here's the full schedule accompanied by the biggest storylines and the optimal viewing plan to get you ready for the action.
Kawhi Leonard wore a mask during the Clippers' win Wednesday night after needing eight stitches on his mouth following a collision with teammate Serge Ibaka.
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Just five days after needing eight stitches to tend to mouth laceration, the former two-time Finals MVP returned to the court with a mask on, but that didn't seem to bother his game one bit.
We had six games on deck on an entertaining Wednesday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the scores, stats, news, highlights and the best fantasy performers of the night.
We had 10 games on deck for a busy Tuesday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the scores, stats, news, highlights and the best fantasy performers of the night.
There are 10 games to look forward to on Tuesday, including a rematch of last season's Eastern Conference Semifinals and a matchup between two of the league's up-and-coming teams. Here's the optimal viewing plan for what should be another fun slate of games.
One week into the 2020-21 NBA season and we've already seen plenty of movement in our weekly Power Rankings. With a couple surprise undefeated and winless teams and a dominant showing from top dogs like the Nets and Clippers, this week's rankings already look completely different than the week prior.
Quite a few upsets and plenty of highlights from the 10 games on Sunday. We've got you covered below with scores, news, highlights, and the best fantasy performers of the day.
Los Angeles star Paul George tried to downplay his team's embarrassing 124-73 defeat to Dallas.
Kawhi Leonard reportedly required eight stitches in his mouth after a collision, but the Los Angeles Clippers star is said to be well.
What did we really learn about the NBA teams that played on Christmas Day? Let's dive into each game.
In his postgame media availability, Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said Leonard is "gonna be fine."
Leonard left the floor with 6.07 left on the game clock, in the Clippers Christmas Day game against the Nuggets, after taking an accidental elbow from teammate Serge Ibaka.
Seven of the 10 teams in action on Christmas Day debuted new uniforms while countless players pulled out noteworthy sneakers for the occasion.
Kawhi Leonard exited the floor with just over six minutes left in the game, but the Clippers, led by Paul George, hold on to win big in Denver.
Once again, the NBA had a loaded Christmas Day slate, with five games to fill out the day. Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis and Khris Middleton starred in an action packed day of holiday hoops.
Johnny Wilkes, who claims to be close to Kawhi Leonard, recently filed a lawsuit against the Clippers and team consultant Jerry West.
Bol Bol is a 7-2 NBA phenom with the Nuggets, one of the most unique talents in the league. He's also the son of Manute Bol and a favorite of NBA Twitter.
The NBA's annual Christmas Day tradition continues with a full slate of five games, including a primetime Western Conference matchup between the Mavericks and Lakers.
