How a new focus changed Giannis’ game and improved the Bucks’ playoff outlook
After missing back-to-back first-round playoff exits in Milwaukee, Giannis Antetokounmpo went to work on a new skill in hopes of a healthy playoff run: the midrange jumper.
Kawhi’s only shot in OT the game winner at buzzer
Kawhi Leonard’s second career game-winning buzzer-beater helped the Clippers tighten their grip on eighth place in the West over the ninth-place Kings.
Gobert returns as Wolves score season-high 141
Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert returned to action Sunday against San Antonio after a 10-game absence due to a lower back injury — and joined in the team’s highest-scoring game of the season.
Sources: Rockets’ Thompson (ankle) out 2 weeks
Rockets emerging two-way force Amen Thompson will be sidelined for 10 to 14 days because of a left ankle sprain, sources told ESPN.
Clippers coach Lue (back pain) misses Kings game
LA Clippers coach Tyronn Lue missed his team’s game against the Sacramento Kings because of back pain.
Pacers’ Siakam fined $25K for confronting officials
The NBA fined Pacers forward Pascal Siakam $25,000 on Sunday for how he confronted and used profane language to game officials.
Depleted Mavs close out loss with just 7 players
The injury-ravaged Dallas Mavericks entered Sunday’s game with only nine available players, three of whom suffered injuries during the contest, a 125-116 loss to the Phoenix Suns, and after the game, coach Jason Kidd said, simply, he’s “never seen this.”
Sources: LeBron expected out at least 1-2 weeks
Lakers star LeBron James, after leaving Saturday’s game in the fourth quarter, is expected to miss at least one to two weeks with a groin strain, sources told ESPN.
How Baron Davis found his voice as rapper Bart Oatmeal
Baron Davis, the South Central L.A. legend, is navigating the transition of life after hoops with his second love: rapping.
Celts hail ‘old reliable’ Horford after rivalry win
Al Horford played 37 minutes — his second-highest total of the season — and put up 14 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists, all while being relentlessly hunted by the Lakers throughout what became a 111-101 Celtics victory Saturday night.