Two teams that have headed in opposite directions since they last met on the eve of the All-Star break hook up for a fourth and final time this season when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. The Suns had lost 10 of 12 to plummet to the bottom of the Western Conference standings before shellacking the Lakers 137-101 in the clubs’ final game before the All-Star break last month.
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Isaiah Thomas scored 25 points and the Boston Celtics beat Golden State 99-86 on Wednesday night, spoiling the Warriors’ lone home game in a nearly three-week span. Splash Brothers Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined to shoot just 4 for 17 from 3-point range as Golden State struggled again without injured star Kevin Durant, who spoke before the game wearing a bulky brace on his injured left knee and using crutches.
Different story in LA as Paul Pierce plays final game vs. Celtics
Unless lightning strikes and the Celtics and Los Angeles Clippers make it into the NBA Finals – and Doc Rivers admitted he didn’t leave $100 in the visitors dressing room at the Garden – last night was Paul Pierce’s last game against his old club. But without the Causeway Street crowd making it a lovefest, there wasn’t the same emotion.
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Blake Griffin scored a season-high 43 points and Chris Paul had 15 points and 17 assists as the Los Angeles Clippers held off the Charlotte Hornets 124-121 in overtime Sunday night. The Hornets lost despite getting 34 points from Kemba Walker and 31 from Nicolas Batum, who shot 8 of 13 on 3-pointers.
Spurs kick off rust from layoff to beat Clippers 105-97
Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin, right, reaches in on San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, in Los Angeles. The Spurs won 105-97.
Green Taunts Pierce: ‘You Thought You Was Kobe?!’
Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors taunted Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul Pierce minutes into the two teams matchup in Oakland on Thursday. A once budding rivalry has now turned into a Warriors chokehold as Golden State has beaten their Pacific Division rivals ten consecutive times.
Green Taunts Pierce: ‘You Thought You Was Kobe?!’
Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors taunted Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul Pierce minutes into the two teams matchup in Oakland on Thursday. A once budding rivalry has now turned into a Warriors chokehold as Golden State has beaten their Pacific Division rivals ten consecutive times.
Chris Paul has verbal agreement with Clippers to sign $200 million extension this summer
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Trade of Cousins to Pelicans becomes official
The Sacramento Kings made official on Monday what had been reported shortly after the finish of Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game: Star center DeMarcus Cousins is heading to the New Orleans Pelicans in a blockbuster trade involving five players and two draft picks. Cousins, the centerpiece of the deal, and forward Omri Casspi are heading to the Big Easy in exchange for rookie guard Buddy Hield, swingman Tyreke Evans, guard Langston Galloway, a 2017 first-round pick and a 2017 second-round pick obtained from the Philadelphia 76ers.
Glenn Robinson III soars above the field to win NBA All-Star Dunk Contest
Glenn Robinson III is the NBA’s new dunk king, with an assist to Indiana teammate Paul George, the Pacers’ mascot and a Pacers cheerleader. Robinson leaped over all three, snagging the ball from George along the way before finishing with an emphatic, two-hand, reverse jam, giving him a perfect score – and the title – on his final dunk.
Adam Silver says Charlotte could be in mix for another All-Star game
Adam Silver says Charlotte could be in mix for another All-Star game This year’s All-Star Game was moved as a result of the controversial HB2 law. Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://usat.ly/2maHdS5 USA TODAY Sports’ Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt discuss commissioner Adam Silver’s press conference that touched on several hut-button issues including the Trump travel ban and Charles Oakley.
Adam Silver says Charlotte could be in mix for another All-Star game
Adam Silver says Charlotte could be in mix for another All-Star game This year’s All-Star Game was moved as a result of the controversial HB2 law. Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://usat.ly/2maHdS5 USA TODAY Sports’ Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt discuss commissioner Adam Silver’s press conference that touched on several hut-button issues including the Trump travel ban and Charles Oakley.
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Like LeBron James and the rest of the banana boat crew, Chris Paul just wants Carmelo Anthony to be happy. [NYDN] Charles Oakley should have quit while so far ahead in Dolan feud Honestly, maybe Charles Oakley should have quit – or at least backed off to some degree – while he was so far ahead.
Clippers’ DeAndre Jordan feels ‘nervous’ about dunk contest
The Clippers’ DeAndre Jordan is excited to compete in this weekend’s All-Star dunk contest, but the 6-foot-11 center acknowledges that taller players are generally at a competitive disadvantage in the annual event. The Clippers’ DeAndre Jordan is excited to compete in this weekend’s All-Star dunk contest, but the 6-foot-11 center acknowledges that taller players are generally at a competitive disadvantage in the annual event.
Charles Barkley: Carmelo should let Phil Jackson trade him 0:0
Charles Barkley says the Knicks should trade Carmelo Anthony by Thursday’s deadline and the 32-year-old star would be a fool not to accept. Speaking at a TNT event, Barkley said Anthony should waive his no-trade clause not only to win, but for the financial bonus.
AP source: Oakley’s ban from Madison Square Garden lifted
The NBA is considering having Michael Jordan and commissioner Adam Silver try to reconcile the dispute between Charles Oakley and the New York Knicks, Frank Isola of the New York Daily News reports. NEW YORK – Charles Oakley is allowed back in Madison Square Garden, though the former New York Knicks star says he wants an apology before he would return.
Clippers home again, take on Atlanta Hawks
Update: The Clippers return home after going 3-2 on a five-game road trip. … They beat Utah 88-72 on Monday at Vivint Smart Home Arena.
Griffin dominates and Clippers beat Jazz 88-72
Blake Griffin had 26 points, 10 rebounds and six assists and the Los Angeles Clippers rolled over the Utah Jazz 88-72 on Monday night. The Clippers controlled the game for all but a short stretch of the first quarter while the Jazz had a horrific shooting night.
Rockets Take Off While Suns Set in Houston
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Traction Gaining on a “Fire GarPax” protest
Some fans on Reddit are trying to put together a group for the March 4th contest against the Los Angeles Clippers . Fans are trying to make neon t shirts to wear under a jacket/sweatshirt and then show them during the game, while chanting “Fire GarPax!” This is probably not going to do much of anything, but the hope from these fans is that the national media will finally take hold of this as a legitimate story.
Oakley’s arrest lowest point in his falling out with Knicks
Oakley blamed his strained relationship with the Knicks and owner James Dolan on Thursday for the altercation that led to his ejection and arrest from New York’s 119-115 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Oakley said during an ESPN Radio interview that he had been in his seat for just a few minutes when he was surrounded by security, denying that they approached him after he shouted at Dolan.
Oakley busted at Knicks game
Former Knicks star Charles Oakley was forcefully removed from his seat at Madison Square Garden, handcuffed and arrested after a scuffle near team owner James Dolan. Oakley shoved security guards before they pulled him away from his seat behind the baseline during the first quarter of the Knicks’ 119-115 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.
Native Americans Protest Dakota Pipeline In Downtown L.A.
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Silver Lake Woman Warns Neighbors There’s A Peeping Tom At Large
CBS2 / KCAL9 CBS2/KCAL9 is part of CBS Television Stations, a division of CBS Corp. and one of the largest network-owned station groups in the country. CBS Studio City Broadcast Center 4200 Radford Avenue Studio City, CA [] Silver Lake Woman Warns Neighbors There’s A Peeping Tom At Large KCAL9’s Tom Wait said the victim didn’t want to appear on camera, but she felt it important to get the word out.
LaMelo Ball Dedicates Historic Game To Student In Need Of Heart Transplant
CBS2 / KCAL9 CBS2/KCAL9 is part of CBS Television Stations, a division of CBS Corp. and one of the largest network-owned station groups in the country. CBS Studio City Broadcast Center 4200 Radford Avenue Studio City, CA [] Silver Lake Woman Warns Neighbors There’s A Peeping Tom At Large KCAL9’s Tom Wait said the victim didn’t want to appear on camera, but she felt it important to get the word out.
Collison scores 26, Kings snap Celtics’ 7-game win streak
Sacramento Kings guard Darren Collison, left, hits the ball out of the hands of Boston Celtics forward Amir Johnson during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. less Sacramento Kings guard Darren Collison, left, hits the ball out of the hands of Boston Celtics forward Amir Johnson during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, in Sacramento, … more Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder, left, grabs an errant pass over Sacramento Kings forward Anthony Tolliver during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif.
Comparing Toronto Raptors schedule to opponents offers room for optimism
The Toronto Raptors hang over from the horrid early schedule and injuries to key players took a toll, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Comparing their opponents upcoming schedules offers room for cautious optimism The Toronto Raptors hang over from the horrid early schedule and injuries to key players took a toll, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel The Toronto Raptors have survived the toughest part of their schedule and have reason to be cautiously optimistic heading into the All-Star Break.
DeRozan, Raptors overcome Griffin’s triple-double
Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan shoots over LA Clippers centre Marreese Speights during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017. Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan shoots over LA Clippers centre Marreese Speights during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017.
Waiters benefiting from lessons learned in past career stops
Dion Waiters is quick to point out that he has learned plenty in a short time from Miami coach Erik Spoelstra and the assistants on the Heat staff. Waiters has been sensational for Miami during its 10-game winning streak, one that has vaulted the Heat right back into the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Celtics win in Pierce’s farewell
Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas drives past Los Angeles Clippers guard Raymond Felton, behind, as Celtics forward Amir Johnson looks on in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Boston. ORG XMIT: MASR113 less Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas drives past Los Angeles Clippers guard Raymond Felton, behind, as Celtics forward Amir Johnson looks on in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 5, … more Isaiah Thomas stole the spotlight from Paul Pierce on Sunday, scoring 28 points to lead Boston to its seventh straight victory, a 107-102 win over the Los Angeles Clippers in the former Celtics captain’s final game in the Garden.
Clippers’ Paul Pierce starts in emotional Boston farewell
Paul Pierce walked back onto the parquet floor one last time, dropped to his knees at center court and gave the Boston Celtics leprechaun logo a big kiss. “Lucky’s been through it all with me, the ups and downs.
Celtics say goodbye to Pierce, beat Clippers 107-102
Isaiah Thomas bumped into Paul Pierce tooling around Boston on Saturday night and then stole the spotlight from the former Celtics captain on Sunday. With the crowd uncertain whether to cheer loudest for the Celtics or for Pierce – or for the Patriots in the Super Bowl – Thomas scored 28 points to lead Boston to its seventh straight victory, a 107-102 win over the Los Angeles Clippers in Pierce’s final game in the Garden.
Warriors beat Clippers 133-120 for 9th straight win over LA
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers guard Raymond Felton defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, in Los Angeles. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers guard Raymond Felton defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, in Los Angeles.
It’s Official. The Warriors Have the Clippers Number
Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant, left, looks to pass as Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, in Los Angeles. The Splash Brothers dropped 50 points and the Warriors blew out Los Angeles, 133-120, for their ninth consecutive victory over the Clippers.
Clippers know they must better relationship with referees
“Dude, they come at us,” Rivers said of the NBA’s officials. “They really do. And, we put it on ourselves.
NBA Trade Deadline 2017: 10 Trade Targets Who Could Shape Playoff Picture
Carmelo Anthony doesn’t want to leave the New York Knicks. Not so much because he thinks the team is awesome “That’s more what I care about, my family,” Anthony told Newsday ‘s Al Iannazzone .
Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Betting Odds, Analysis, NBA Pick
The Los Angeles Clippers will attempt to end an eight-game series skid against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday as big home underdogs. Not only that, but the short-handed Clippers will also be looking to avenge an embarrassing 144-98 loss at Golden State as 13-point road dogs last Saturday on national television.
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With his first halfcourt buzzer-beater of the season followed by a dazzling quarter Saturday, Steph Curry looked just like the player who won the MVP award the past two years. Curry scored 25 of his 43 points in the third quarter following his long-range shot to end of the first half, leading the host Golden State Warriors to their ninth win in 10 games, 144-98 over the Los Angeles Clippers.
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Get the latest score and analysis from our live feed on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. as the Warriors face the Los Angeles Clippers at Oracle. The Warriors return home following a 3-1 road trip and may be without the services of two-time MVP Stephen Curry, who is listed as questionable with quad soreness.
Clippers continue to listen to Knicks’ trade offer for Carmelo Anthony
Knicks’ Carmelo Anthony stands on the court during a game against the Mavericks in Dallas on Jan. 25, 2017. The Knicks are still engaged in talks with the Clippers about a possible deal for Carmelo Anthony by getting a third team involved to help facilitate things.