Some NBA coaches and players painted a clear picture on how the mental toll of this season compared to life in the NBA bubble.
Author: Mark Medina, USA TODAY
Jazz put Clippers on ropes again with 2-0 series lead thanks to another huge Donovan Mitchell game
The Jazz led by as many as 21 before the Clippers rallied, but Donovan Mitchell and Utah made the big shots late to secure a 117-111 win.
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic wins NBA MVP award after historic season for big man
Nikola Jokic is the first center in 21 years to win the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award after averaging 26.4 points, 10.8 rebounds and 8.3 assists.
Opinion: Clippers get big Game 7 win vs. Mavericks, but too soon to say team has experienced a break through
After prevailing in Game 7 against the Mavericks, the Clippers have little time to savor the victory before Tuesday’s Game 1 against the Jazz.
Clippers beat Mavericks to force Game 7 thanks to Kawhi Leonard’s dominant all-around outing
Kawhi Leonard poured in 45 points while primarily guarding Luka Doncic on the other end as the Clippers forced a decisive Game 7 against the Mavs.
Clippers force Game 7 against Mavericks with Kawhi Leonard masterpiece
Kawhi Leonard scored 45 points on 18-of-25 shooting and took it to Luka Doncic as the Clippers avoided elimination and forced a decisive Game 7.
Lakers’ Anthony Davis on injury tag: ‘I don’t have to prove nothing to anyone’
Anthony Davis could not overcome his latest ailment, sparking criticism about his extensive injury history.
Lakers eliminated by upstart Suns in first round of NBA playoffs
Devin Booker poured in 47 points as the Suns took down the defending champion Lakers in Game 6 to advance to the second round.
NBA Playoffs: Lakers’ Anthony Davis set to play in Game 6 vs. Phoenix Suns
After Wednesday’s practice, Anthony Davis reported that his groin was ‘getting better each day’ and has been receiving ‘treatment around the clock.’
Mavericks’ Luka Doncic shines through injuries to take 3-2 lead on Clippers: ‘One of the toughest players I’ve ever seen’
Luka Doncic labored through lingering neck and shoulder pain to score 42 points and lead the Mavericks to a 3-2 series lead on the Clippers.