Tag: NBA Western Conference
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
May 11
1892 — Azra, ridden by Alonzo Cayton, wins the...
Zion, Pelicans primed for last-gasp bid to make postseason
NEW ORLEANS — Zion Williamson and the mercurial New Orleans Pelicans may yet have something to say about the NBA postseason.
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Capela, Hawks pull away late to take 135-103 win over Suns
ATLANTA — Clint Capela scored 18 points to lead seven scorers in double figures and the Atlanta Hawks pulled away late to overcome Devin...
Joel Embiid has 34 points in 3 quarters, 76ers beat Rockets
HOUSTON — Joel Embiid had 34 points in just 25 minutes and the Philadelphia 76ers extended their winning streak to six games with a...
Lilliard scores 32, Trail Blazers rout Cavaliers 141-105
CLEVELAND — Damian Lillard had 32 points and nine assists and Enes Kanter had 18 points and 13 rebounds, leading the Portland Trail Blazers...
Morant, Grizzlies hold on for 138-132 win over Wolves
MINNEAPOLIS — Ja Morant had 37 points and 10 assists and the Memphis Grizzlies held on for a 139-135 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves...
Jordan Clarkson scores 30 points, Jazz rout Spurs 126-94
SALT LAKE CITY — Jordan Clarkson scored 30 points, Bojan Bogdanovic added 24 and the Utah Jazz routed the San Antonio Spurs 126-94 on...
Nikola Jokic, Nuggets start fast, cool off Knicks
DENVER — Nikola Jokic scored 24 of his 32 points in a dominant first quarter in the Denver Nuggets' 113-97 victory over the New...
Booker scores 31, Suns dominate OT to beat Cavs 134-118
CLEVELAND — Devin Booker scored 31 points, Chris Paul had 23 and 16 assists and the Phoenix Suns stayed in step with Utah atop...
Hornets hold on for crucial 102-99 win over Pistons
DETROIT — LaMelo Ball scored 23 points, including two free throws with 5.8 seconds left, and the Charlotte Hornets took another step toward the...