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Lakers down Rockets as Nuggets, Knicks and Cavs win NBA playoff openers

Lakers down Rockets as Nuggets, Knicks and Cavs win NBA playoff openers

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers eased past the Houston Rockets 107-98 on Saturday as the Denver Nuggets held off Minnesota in a bruising battle to open the NBA playoffs. The Nuggets, fueled by Nikola Jokic's 25-point triple-double and 30 points from Jamal Murray

Nuggets hold off T'Wolves, Cavs thump Raptors in NBA playoff openers

Nuggets hold off T'Wolves, Cavs thump Raptors in NBA playoff openers

Nikola Jokic's 25-point triple-double and 30 points from Jamal Murray propelled the Denver Nuggets to a 116-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in their NBA playoff opener on Saturday. Three-time NBA Most Valuable Player Jokic added 13 rebounds and 11 assists, shaking off a

Durant not only Rockets weapon, Lakers star James warns

Durant not only Rockets weapon, Lakers star James warns

Superstar LeBron James warned Thursday that Kevin Durant isn't the only threat the depleted Los Angeles Lakers must be wary of in their NBA playoffs first-round clash with the Houston Rockets. The series, which starts on Saturday in Los Angeles, has been billed as a renewal of

Doncic, Cunningham eligible for MVP race: NBA

Doncic, Cunningham eligible for MVP race: NBA

Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham have been ruled eligible for the NBA's Most Valuable Player race despite not meeting the 65-game minimum to enter the running for the honor, the league said Thursday. Los Angeles Lakers star Doncic and Detroit Pistons ace Cunningham both fell just short

Nuggets roll into NBA playoffs, Raptors clinch berth

Nuggets roll into NBA playoffs, Raptors clinch berth

The Denver Nuggets, fueled by 23 first-half points from Nikola Jokic, beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-118 on Sunday, notching their 12th straight victory to clinch the Western Conference third seed on the last day of the NBA regular season. On a day when coaches rested dozens of

Playoff seedings on line as grueling NBA regular-season comes to close

Playoff seedings on line as grueling NBA regular-season comes to close

The NBA regular season concludes on Sunday with 10 post-season seedings still to be determined and the Denver Nuggets facing a big decision regarding three-time Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic. The Eastern Conference fifth through 10th seeds are still to be determined with three teams -- Toronto, Orlando and

Hawks clinch NBA playoff berth with win over Cavs

Hawks clinch NBA playoff berth with win over Cavs

The Atlanta Hawks secured an NBA playoff berth with a 124-102 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday as the Boston Celtics locked up the Eastern Conference second seed with a lopsided win of their own. CJ McCollum scored a game-high 29 points for the Hawks, who came