June 9, 2021 Donovan Mitchell scores 45, rallies Jazz past the Clippers Donovan Mitchell did not feel like his usual self for an entire half.
June 8, 2021 Nikola Jokic becomes lowest draft pick ever to win MVP award Nikola Jokic was selected with the 41st draft pick when he entered the NBA seven years ago.
June 8, 2021 Boosted by big crowds, Suns try to win again vs Nuggets It would have been an awesome play even when Phoenix Suns Arena was empty: Cameron Payne floated a pass to a streaking Torrey Craig, who soared through the air before grabbing the alley-oop and flushing a powerful dunk with two hands.
June 8, 2021 In the 2021 playoffs, the NBA's class of 2018 is showing up Phoenix's Deandre Ayton had Guy Fieri leaping out of his courtside seat with a thundering dunk. Atlanta's Trae Young had Spike Lee leaving early in disappointment. Dallas' Luka Doncic impressed Paul George so much that the Clippers’ veteran insisted on trading jerseys with the youngster.
June 8, 2021 Nets' Kevin Durant slams ESPN analyst Jay Williams over Giannis Antetokounmpo story: 'This is a f---n' lie' Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant slammed ESPN analyst Jay Williams on social media Tuesday over what he said was a fabricated story comparing him to Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo.
June 8, 2021 Durant has 32, Nets up 2-0 after 125-86 blowout of Bucks Kevin Durant left Giannis Antetokounmpo in his tracks and got to the rim for a reverse layup, with James Harden coming way off his baseline spot to cheer.
June 8, 2021 Rejuvenated Paul leads Suns over Nuggets 122-105 in Game 1 In the opening minutes of Monday night's game, Chris Paul was bumped on his ailing right shoulder and grimaced for a second. His movements were a little tentative, his shots didn't look quite right.
June 7, 2021 Well-rested Jazz face battle-tested Clippers in West semis The Utah Jazz are well-rested. The Los Angeles Clippers are “war ready,” as Paul George puts it.
June 6, 2021 Home sweet home: Clippers beat Mavs 126-111 to win series Kawhi Leonard scored 28 points, Marcus Morris added 23 and the Los Angeles Clippers finally won at home, finishing off the Dallas Mavericks 126-111 on Sunday in Game 7 of the first-round playoff series.
June 6, 2021 James Harden to miss Game 2 vs Bucks with hamstring tightness James Harden will miss Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Monday night because of right hamstring tightness.