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NBA: Playoff results

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Results on Thursday in the NBA playoffs (series best of seven): Eastern Conference at Cleveland Cleveland Cavaliers 119 Indiana Pacers 114 (Cleveland leads series 3-0) at Milwaukee Milwaukee Bucks 104 Toronto Raptors 77 (Bucks lead series 2-1) Western Conference at Memphis Memphis Grizzlies 105 San Antonio Spurs 94 (San Antonio leads series 2-1) © Agence France-Presse

NBA: James passes Bryant for third on playoff scoring list

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Lost in the excitement surrounding the Cleveland Cavaliers stunning 26-point rally to beat the Indian Pacers Thursday was LeBron James moving into third place on the NBA’s all-time playoff scoring list. James nailed a three-point shot in the first half to give him 13 for the game and 5,641 for his playoff career, passing Kobe Bryant for the third spot in postseason scoring. Only Michael Jordan, with 5,987 points, […]

NBA: James’ Cavaliers stun Pacers with record rally

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — LeBron James led a fourth-quarter assault as the Cleveland Cavaliers set a playoff record by storming back from a 25-point halftime deficit to defeat the Indiana Pacers 119-114 on Thursday. James tallied 41 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists for the Cavaliers who seized a 3-0 lead in the best of seven Eastern Conference first-round series. James passed Kobe Bryant for number three on the league’s career playoff scoring […]

NBA: Warriors unleash well-balanced attack on Trailblazers in 110 – 81 rout

By: Justin Rosquites, EBC Sports International, Florida Bureau (Oakland,CA) – After a convincing win in game 1, the Golden State Warriors found themselves in rhythm and continued their stride to a dominating win over the Portland Trailblazers in game 2. Even without their dominant scorer, Kevin Durant, who was out with a calf injury , they managed to generate production off of the bench. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined 35 points. Backup big man, […]

NBA: Warriors cut down Blazers; Westbrook runs out of gas

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The Golden State Warriors clamped down on defense as they cruised to a 110-81 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, taking a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. Playing without injured star Kevin Durant, Golden State held Portland to just 12 points in the third quarter Wednesday to post their 11th straight home win over the Trail Blazers in a rematch of last year’s Western Conference semi-final series. Durant […]

NBA: Playoff results – collated

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Results on Wednesday in the NBA playoffs (series best of seven): Eastern Conference at Washington Washington Wizards 109 Atlanta Hawks 101 (Wizards lead series 2-0) Western Conference at Houston Houston Rockets 115 Oklahoma City Thunder 111 (Rockets lead series 2-0) at Oakland Golden State Warriors 110 Portland Trail Blazers 81 (Warriors lead series 2-0) © Agence France-Presse

NBA: Wall, Beal shine as Wizards topple Hawks

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) –Bradley Beal scored 16 of his 31 points in the final quarter as the Washington Wizards seized a 2-0 lead in their first round NBA playoff series with a 109-101 win on Wednesday. John Wall delivered a team high 32 points as he and Beal tallied 20 of the Wizards’ final 21 points in a penalty filled contest. The Wizards fell behind 89-88 with just over six minutes left in regulation. […]

NBA: Playoff results

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Results on Tuesday in the NBA playoffs (series best of seven): Eastern Conference At Boston Chicago Bulls 111 Boston Celtics 97 (Bulls lead series 2-0 At Toronto Toronto Raptors 106 Milwaukee Bucks 100 (Series tied 1-1) Western Conference At Los Angeles Los Angeles Clippers 99 Utah Jazz 91 (Series tied 1-1) © Agence France-Presse

NBA: Bulls beat Celtics again; Raptors rebound

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The Chicago Bulls powered past the Boston Celtics 111-97 Tuesday to take a 2-0 lead over the Eastern Conference top seeds in their NBA playoff series, while the Toronto Raptors avoided falling into an 0-2 hole. The Bulls, who clawed their way to the eighth and final playoff spot in the East, are trying to become the first eighth seed to topple the top-ranked team in the opening round […]

NBA: Durant doubt for Blazers clash

SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Kevin Durant did not train on Tuesday and is questionable for Golden State’s Western Conference playoff clash with Portland, team officials said. Durant, who suffered a left calf strain while scoring 32 points in the Warriors’ Game 1 win on Sunday, could be seen clutching his leg throughout the victory. Warriors coach Steve Kerr confirmed to reporters the forward was a doubt for Wednesday’s Game 2 with the Trail […]

NBA: Playoff results

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Results on Monday in the NBA playoffs (series best of seven): Eastern Conference At Cleveland Cleveland Cavaliers 117 Indiana Pacers 111 (Cleveland lead series 2-0) Western Conference At San Antonio San Antonio Spurs 96 Memphis Grizzlies 82 (San Antonio lead series 2-0) © Agence France-Presse

NBA: Irving shines as Cavs take grip on Pacers

LOS ANGELES,United States (AFP) — Kyrie Irving scored 37 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a fierce late fightback from the Indiana Pacers to hold on for a 117-111 victory and take a 2-0 series lead in their Eastern Conference playoff duel on Monday. The reigning NBA champions appeared to be cruising to a comfortable win after opening up an 18-point lead at the end of the third quarter in front of their home fans […]