Joel Embiid set a playoff career high with 50 points to lift host Philadelphia past the New York Knicks 125-114 on Thursday, cutting the 76ers’ deficit in the Eastern Conference first-round playoff se… MORE
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Joel Embiid plays through Bell’s palsy: ‘Pretty annoying’
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid produced his best-ever postseason performance on Thursday despite dealing with the facial condition Bell’s palsy.The problem began more than a week ago.”Pre… MORE
Nuggets race past Lakers for 3-0 series edge
Nikola Jokic compiled 24 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists as the visiting Denver Nuggets moved one win away from the Western Conference semifinals with a 112-105 victory over the Los Angeles Laker… MORE
Joel Embiid’s 50 points power 76ers to Game 3 win vs. Knicks
Joel Embiid set a playoff career-high with 50 points to lift the host Philadelphia 76ers past the New York Knicks 125-114 to cut the Eastern Conference first round series deficit in half on Thursday.… MORE
Magic crush Cavaliers to halve series deficit to 2-1
Paolo Banchero collected 31 points and 14 rebounds to fuel the host Orlando Magic to a convincing 121-83 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-ro… MORE
Stephen Curry named NBAâs Clutch Player of the Year
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is the second recipient of the NBA Clutch Player of the Year Award, the league announced Thursday.Introduced last year, when Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron… MORE
Suns return home in critical situation against series-leading Wolves
Fans in Minneapolis made it clear that they don’t expect to see the Phoenix Suns in town again until sometime next season.The Suns can change that with an improved performance in Friday’s Game 3. Y… MORE
Mavericks, Clippers both seek shooting edge in Game 3
Two teams seeking consistency from beyond the 3-point arc get a chance to grab the upper hand in their Western Conference first-round playoff series Friday night when the Los Angeles Clippers and Dall… MORE
Bucks F Khris Middleton (ankle) uncertain for Game 3
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton didn’t practice Thursday due to an ankle injury and his availability is uncertain for Friday’s Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the h… MORE
Home and ‘hungry,’ Pacers seeking series lead over Bucks
Pascal Siakam’s blistering start to the postseason has enabled the upstart Indiana Pacers to wrest home-court advantage from the Milwaukee Bucks.Siakam will look to remain hot on Friday when the si… MORE
