Lou Williams scored 33 points as the Clippers withstood 45 from Kevin Durant to beat the Warriors at Oracle Arena and cut the series deficit to 3-2.
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Damian Lillard’s epic performance vaults Blazers to NBA playoff series win vs. Thunder
Damian Lillard already had produced a spectacular playoff performance. Then, he hoisted one, final, perfect shot to cap a game for the ages.
Opinion: Rockets show they can win with James Harden at his worst
James Harden missed his first 15 shots from the field and finished 3-for-20, but he and the Rockets dug deep for a 104-101 road win over the Jazz.
Terence Crawford wins world welterweight championship bout against Amir Khan
Round-by-round analysis of the world welterweight championship bout between Amir Khan and Terence Crawford at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Warriors star DeMarcus Cousins won’t need surgery on torn left quad, but unlikely to return for NBA playoffs
The Golden State Warriors received a glimmer of hopeful news but are still expecting to miss their powerful big man for for the rest of the playoffs.
Opinion: LA Clippers are the best thing to happen to the NBA playoffs
Just in case you needed reminding, there’sa second team in the first-round playoff series involving the defending champion Golden State Warriors.
Opinion: Fiery behavior on the court can only mean one thing. NBA playoff mode is in effect.
Ejections, technical fouls and bad behavior. What’s in the NBA water? Ask Gregg Popovich, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. It’s crunch time.
Power of LeBron: Offseason ‘critical’ as he pledges to help Lakers recruit stars
The three-time NBA champion says “I want to compete now” when describing the importance of strengthening the Lakers in a market ripe with talent.
Predicting NBA playoff matchups, regular-season finishes in East, West
We take a look at the finalcontests of the NBA regular season and predict what the postseason matchups are going to be.
Opinion: Stumbling Thunder just can’t get out of their own way as playoffs loom
The Thunder have been reeling since the All-Star break, and barring a quick late-season turnaround they’re looking at a first-round playoff exit.