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Chris Paul Takes Blame for Final Loss
(Chris) Paul had one more chance — one more possession to keep his season alive. He drove again on (Danny) Green, lost his footing and lofted a wild, off-balance 10-footer than grazed the front... »Read More
Billups Wants to Remain with Clippers
Even so, (Chauncey) Billups, who turns 36 in September, said he will play next season. He said returning to the Clippers is something he would like to do. “I’m definitely going to give this... »Read More
Can James, Wade Impose Their Will?
They were ridiculously good, but they were ridiculously good because they wanted to be ridiculously good — unlike in Game 3, when (Dwyane) Wade didn’t give a crap. (LeBron) James played better than Wade... »Read More
Battier: James, Wade had ‘That Look’
Everything changed for the Heat when (Dwyane) Wade started to make his bid for dominance beside (LeBron) James on Sunday. “When LeBron has that look – and Dwyane has that look – it does... »Read More
Nets’ Lopez Back to Practice
At his end-of-season press conference, Nets general manager Billy King said Brook Lopez was scheduled to meet with doctors this week, and would resume workouts if everything went well. So, sure enough, when the... »Read More
Should Nuggets Try to Move Up in Draft?
It makes little sense for a young team to add an old gunslinger such as Ray Allen, the 36-year-old Boston guard due to be an unrestricted free agent. The prospects of this draft, however,... »Read More
Lakers Casting Blame After Collapse
The Los Angeles Lakers trudged off the Staples Center floor late Saturday, a single loss now separating them from season’s end, another fourth-quarter collapse once again causing their undoing. They didn’t show much poise... »Read More
Clippers’ Future in Blake Griffin’s Hands?
The Clippers can only hope (Blake) Griffin learns from this. He’s already cut out some of the histrionics from the first round when the Memphis Grizzlies mocked him for flopping all over the court... »Read More
Granger Willing to be Physical with James
The most intense matchup in this series has been between (LeBron) James and Indiana’s Danny Granger, who has not shied away from being physical with Miami’s superstar. Granger and James have had altercations in... »Read More
Durant Rising to Defensive Challenge
The conversation between Thunder coach Scott Brooks and star pupil Kevin Durant that led to the lanky, “6-foot-9” forward checking the 6-6 Kobe Bryant down the stretch was a short one. Mostly because it... »Read More
Chris Paul: Game 3 Collapse ‘Devastating’
For those who believe in cosmic order, the San Antonio Spurs’ 96-86 comeback win over the Los Angeles Clippers provided a bold confirmation. At some point, prosperity will be balanced by misfortune, bad will... »Read More
Clippers, Spurs Game Pushed to Monday?
Game 4 of the Western Conference playoff series between the Los Angeles Clippers and San Antonio Spurs, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Staples Center, would be moved to Monday if the hockey game... »Read More
Stephenson Apologizes for Choking Sign
Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson was contrite and apologetic in talking about flashing a choke sign at LeBron James after a missed free throw. James’ response, meanwhile, was flatly dismissive. Cameras picked up Stephenson... »Read More
Kevin Durant MVP of Playoffs?
Kevin Durant is the most valuable player in these playoffs. Ordinarily it would be foolish to make sweeping generalizations based on one day in one building … but with half the remaining NBA participants... »Read More
Spurs Stay Calm Despite Situation
The Spurs are maddening. So patient. So poised. They thrive on the institutional knowledge of playing championship-level basketball for as long as some of you have been fans of the NBA. So when the... »Read More
Bynum Upset by Lack of 2nd Half Shots
Indeed, (Andrew) Bynum faulted the Lakers from going away from what was working. He had 14 points and seven rebounds as L.A. built a 10-point lead at halftime. With the Thunder increasingly fronting him,... »Read More
Rick Sund Next to Re-Sign with Hawks?
(Rick) Sund’s contract expires next month. He’s been in talks with the team’s owners about re-signing but hasn’t committed to a return or publicly addressed his future. Sund’s other options include retirement or taking... »Read More
Frank Expresses Caution for Team USA
Given some past performances by NBA players in the Olympics, it’s not always the case that players are truly focused on the same goal. Sometimes players’ own agendas can be an issue. Pistons coach... »Read More
Wade Facing Career Moment in Game 4?
Yet what’s apparent now, after (Dwyane) Wade accompanied the worst playoff performance of his career (2-of-13, five points, five turnovers) with a public show of anger at his coach, is that the innocent beginning... »Read More
Sixers Physical Play Frustrating Celtics
All because the young inexperienced team pulled an old playground gimmick on the wise and experienced Celtics – and it worked. “After we got those technical fouls, we did go on a run,”... »Read More
