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Category: Pro Basketball
Thunder takes Game 1 after holding off Pelicans late rally
The Oklahoma City Thunder held off a late charge from the New Orleans Pelicans to take Game 1 94-92.
Pelicans guard CJ McCollum had a cha…
Bucks dominate Pacers without Giannis
With Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined, it was Damian Lillard who picked up the slack, dropping 35 points as the Milwaukee Bucks coasted past …
Harden leads Clippers past Mavs in Game 1
James Harden scored 28 points, IvanZubac had a playoff-career high 20 points to go with 15 rebounds, and the Clippers defeated Luka Doncic a…
Celtics rout Heat in Game 1
Jayson Tatum notched his first career playoff triple-double with 23 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Boston Celtics past the M…
Nuggets open title defense with win over Lakers
The Denver Nuggets turned up their offense and defense after a sputtering start, however, powering past the Lakers 114-103 behind Nikola Jok…
T-Wolves rout Suns in Game 1
Anthony Edwards scored 18 of his 33 points in the third quarter and had nine rebounds to carry the Minnesota Timberwolves in a tone-setting …
Cavs open playoffs with tough win over Magic
Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, Jarrett Allen had 18 rebounds and the Cavs looked tougher — mentally and physically — than in…
Pelicans dump Kings in Playin, book 1st-round series with Thunder
Brandon Ingram scored 24 points, Jonas Valanciunas added 19 points and 12 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans booked a spot in the NBA pl…