Damian Lillard already had produced a spectacular playoff performance. Then, he hoisted one, final, perfect shot to cap a game for the ages.
Author: Martin Rogers, USA TODAY
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.
Kevin Durant, Patrick Beverley ejected after late confrontation in Warriors’ Game 1 win
Kevin Durant’s night ended early as he was ejected from the Warriors’ win following a confrontation with Clippers guard Patrick Beverley.
Opinion: In post-Luke Walton era, Lakers must first fix themselves
The once-great Los Angeles Lakers are rusting under mismanagement and must focus on internal health before replacing their head coach.
Lakers, head coach Luke Walton ‘mutually agree’ to part ways
Luke Walton had a 98-148 record during his three seasons on the sidelines for the Los Angeles Lakers, missing the playoffs each year.
Opinion: Rockets have best shot to end Warriors’ reign
The Warriors will collect their fourth title in five years unless James Harden and the Rockets can stop them somewhere before the NBA Finals.
Can you name the Lakers’ starting five? Neither can Shaq
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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.
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.
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.