[ad_1] The Clippers’ injury report listed Kawhi Leonard as out with right knee inflammation, the sixth consecutive game the All-Star forward has missed, which led to Coach Ty Lue being asked if his best player’s injury could bleed into the playoffs. “No, not at as of right now,” Lue said before the Clippers ran out … Read more
[ad_1] PHOENIX — Behind a triple-double from Russell Westbrook, the Clippers clinched a playoff berth Tuesday, avoiding the NBA’s postseason play-in tournament by withstanding a furious Phoenix Suns’ rally for a 105-92 win that guaranteed them at least a top-five finish in the Western Conference standings. None of that should come as a surprise: The Clippers … Read more
[ad_1] 3rd Quarter Report The Clippers and the Suns have shown up to the game, but their offenses sure haven’t. The Clippers have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Suns 84-68. The Clippers entered the match having won three straight and they’re just one quarter away from another. Will they make … Read more
[ad_1] Baxter Holmes, ESPN Senior WriterApr 2, 2024, 09:41 AM ET Close Baxter Holmes (@Baxter) is a senior writer for ESPN Digital and Print, focusing on the NBA. He has covered the Lakers, the Celtics and previously worked for The Boston Globe and Los Angeles Times. JUST AFTER 9 A.M. on Feb. 9, 2023, Mat … Read more
[ad_1] 3rd Quarter Report The Thunder have overcome an early deficit to take the lead back in this one. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Suns 101-80. If the Thunder keep playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 51-22 in no time. On the other hand, the … Read more
[ad_1] 1st Quarter Report The 76ers are on the road but looking no worse for wear. After one quarter, neither squad has the contest in the bag, but the 76ers lead 32-30 over the Suns. If the 76ers keep playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 39-30 in no time. On the other … Read more
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[ad_1] Halftime Report Only two more quarters stand between the Celtics and the win they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have jumped out to a 65-60 lead against the Suns. The Celtics entered the contest having won three straight and they’re just two quarters away from another. Will they make it … Read more
[ad_1] 1st Quarter Report The Cavaliers fell flat on their face against the Nets last Sunday, but memory of that harsh loss doesn’t seem to have tripped them up today. The Cavaliers have jumped out to a quick 45-36 lead against the Suns. If the Cavaliers keep playing like this, they’ll bump their record up … Read more
[ad_1] Ramona Shelburne, ESPN Senior WriterMar 7, 2024, 06:00 PM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News MAT ISHBIA SAYS he’s never had a cup of coffee. He doesn’t need caffeine, or an alarm clock. On Tuesday, he’d been up and going since 3:30 a.m. His Phoenix … Read more