NBA

Malone: Late-arriving shoes not why Nuggets lost

Some Denver players took the court before the Nuggets' 119-108 loss to the Lakers in Game 4 without any shoes because of a mix-up in getting insoles onto the early bus to the arena, according to a team spokesman. ... Continue Reading

Lakers gain 'lifeline,' avoid sweep with G4 victory

The Lakers snapped an 11-game losing streak to the Nuggets with Saturday's 119-108 win but still enter Monday's Game 5 on the edge of elimination. ... Continue Reading

'They bullied us': Celts' D answers call in G3 rout

The Celtics, challenged to play with more defensive intensity after the Heat's stunning win in Game 2, smothered Miami in a 104-84 win to take a 2-1 series edge. ... Continue Reading

OKC shows 'uncommon maturity,' up 3-0 on Pels

The young Thunder took care of business on the road, blowing out the Pelicans 106-85 to take a 3-0 series lead. ... Continue Reading

Luka Doncic's pink-and-purple wrapped Camaro catches eyes

Luka Doncic pulled up to Game 3 against the LA Clippers in a tricked-out Camero to tease his new Luka 3 sneaker. ... Continue Reading

Clips monitoring Kawhi; Game 4 status still iffy

Kawhi Leonard is considered questionable to play in Game 4 against the Mavericks on Sunday as he continues to deal with an ailing knee. ... Continue Reading

Dallas spent trade season surrounding Luka Doncic with lob threats -- it's working

The Mavericks might have dealt their way into the perfect supporting cast around Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. ... Continue Reading

NBA playoffs betting: Four bets for Sunday

Andre Snellings breaks down his top betting picks for Sunday's four playoff matchups. ... Continue Reading

Lillard, Giannis draw doubtful tags for Game 4

Bucks stars Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo are both doubtful for Game 4 against the Pacers on Sunday. ... Continue Reading

Luka Doncic's pink-and-purple wrapped Camaro catches eyes ahead of Clippers-Mavs

Luka Doncic pulled up to Game 3 against the LA Clippers in a tricked-out Camero to tease his new Luka 3 sneaker. ... Continue Reading

Cavs lament 'droughts' after 10-point 3rd quarter

The Magic beat the Cavaliers 112-89 on Saturday, holding Donovan Mitchell scoreless in the second half to even their first-round series at 2-2 heading back to Cleveland. ... Continue Reading

Westbrook, Washington ejected in chippy Game 3

A couple of heated confrontations during the fourth quarter of the Mavericks' Game 3 win over the Clippers resulted in a pair of ejections. ... Continue Reading

KD on fans' boos: Hope it 'ignites' us down 3-0

Facing a 3-0 series deficit, Kevin Durant said he hopes the Suns can use their fans' boos as "fuel" as they attempt to avoid a sweep by the Timberwolves. ... Continue Reading

Haliburton's GW floater ices Bucks in dramatic OT

In a wild finish, Tyrese Haliburton completed a three-point play with 1.6 seconds left to cap his first postseason triple-double, and the Pacers took a 2-1 series lead with a 121-118 overtime victory over the Bucks on Friday night. ... Continue Reading

Magic even series as Cavs struggle offensively

The Magic beat the Cavaliers 112-89 on Saturday, holding Donovan Mitchell scoreless in the second half to even their first-round series at 2-2 heading back to Cleveland. ... Continue Reading