Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)It wasn’t always pretty, but Toronto holds on for win against scrappy Brooklyn 104-99Damian Lillard dancing might have been best part of his Game 1Here are the 14 team representatives to the 2020 NBA Draft LotteryUtah’s Mike Conley back in bubble after birth of son, could play FridayThree Things to Know: Who is in more trouble, Bucks or Lakers?Bodycam footage shows sheriff’s deputy shoved Masai Ujiri in Oracle Arena encounterDamian Lillard scores 34, leads Trail Blazers to upset of ice-cold Lakers 100-93Report: NBA looking to conduct virtual, regional 2020 Draft CombineVictor Oladipo day-to-day after being poked in left eye during lossJames Harden scores 37, Houston cruises past OKC for Game 1 winEight teams not invited to restart allowed voluntary team workouts under new planReport: NBA players’ union expects next season to begin in February or soJimmy Butler puts dagger in Indiana, leads Miami to Game 1 winHornets suspend radio announcer for using n-word in tweet (inadvertently, he says)Celtics: Gordon Hayward expected to miss four weeks with ankle injuryRaptors have family members do intros, and it’s fantastic (video)Three Things to Know: Luka Doncic, Donovan Mitchell have historic nights and still loseHornets have cap space, may take on bad contracts for picks this offseasonLuka Doncic sets record for points in first playoff game at 42, but Clippers winDallas’ Kristaps Porzingis ejected on two soft technicals; NBA players rip callYoung stars Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown spark Boston Game 1 win over PhiladelphiaGordon Hayward rolls ankle, leaves game late in fourth, will have MRIRajon Rondo ‘medically cleared’ to return, not expected to play in Game 1Fred VanVleet, Toronto rain threes on Brooklyn, cruise to Game 1 winReport: 2-3 more Suns than Ricky Rubio and Aron Baynes had coronavirusDonovan Mitchell scores 57 points, but gaffe helps Nuggets top Jazz in Game 176ers (via Thunder) win tiebreaker, 2020 NBA Draft order nearly set for final 46 picksClippers, Bucks separate themselves when adjusting for playoff rotationsNBA Power Rankings: Raptors are on top, but is this the Bucks’ year?Report: Lakers to honor Kobe with ‘Black Mamba jersey’ later in playoffsVlade Divac defends his choice of Marvin Bagley III over Luka DoncicChris Paul has a chance to show Rockets what they traded away In this Game 7 classic, the Finals MVP was even better, with the only triple-double of his Hall of Fame career (36 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists).Robert Horry earned the nickname “Big Shot Bob” for a number of dramatic game-winners, but none as dramatic as his buzzer-beater to salvage the Lakers’ hopes of continuing their quest for a three-peat in 2002.Derek Fisher will always be synonymous with “0.4” as the Lakers point guard needed just 0.4 seconds to launch a game-winner to beat the Spurs and help the Lakers return to the NBA Finals.The number 81 is as synonymous with Bryant’s career as 8 or 24. 4.3K likes.
Boston leads the first-round series 2-0 and can push Philadelphia closer to the brink in Game 3 Friday.Teams that fell behind 2-0 in a best-of-seven series by dropping Game 2 by 25+ have come back to win the series only once in 17 tries (Cavaliers against Warriors in 2016 NBA Finals). It’s only easier now with 16 teams.Families arriving after the first round of the playoffs will present the next big challenge. The Raptors defeated the Warriors, 4-2, thanks to MVP Kawhi Leonard. The Heat defeated the Mavericks, 4-2, thanks to MVP Dwyane Wade. (The Bulls would go on to lose in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Bad Boy Pistons, that happened for a few years in a row.

Dallas probably won’t snap the streak. With higher seeds losing, these playoffs feel wide open.The Raptors' offense figured things out in the 4th quarter, going on a 19-5 run to help secure a 2-0 series lead.Rudy Gobert is a defensive stud, but it's his offense that may hold the key for the Jazz against the Nuggets.The 76ers have no answers for Jayson Tatum, who after scoring 32 in the opener came back with 33 in Game 2.Get access to first round games and extensive playoff coverageFrom projections to in-depth profiles, get to know the latest crop of prospects.Chris Paul discusses his trade to the Thunder, his rift with James Harden and 'Black Lives Matter'.NBA Together is your hub for important health and wellness news and tips.Vince Carter joins EJ to discuss his dunk contests, big moments of his career and his fight for social justice.Golden State’s Steph Curry gets intel and advice from Dr. Anthony Fauci on safety measures during this pandemic.NBA.com is part of Turner Sports Digital, part of the Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network.

Bryant outscored the eventual Western Conference champions, 62-61, before sitting out the fourth quarter.While most Lakers fans will identify Fisher with his 0.4 shot, his finest moment with the Lakers came five years later when he made a game-tying three-pointer with 4.6 seconds left to send this game into overtime before hitting the game-winning three-pointer in OT.With the game and the series tied, everyone at Staples Center knew Bryant was going to get the ball with 3.5 seconds left. “So, I pride myself on being a better passer, playmaker.”Of course, Mitchell is still an explosive scorer.

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The Heat defeated the Thunder, 4-2, thanks to MVP LeBron James. )Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game.

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Here are my 10 suggestions:Michael Jordan, at his peak, hits “the shot” over Craig Elho in one of the iconic MJ moments. 4.3K likes. NBA TV CLASSIC GAMES.


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In his final NBA game, Bryant scored an NBA season-high 60 points and outscored the entire Jazz team 23-21 in the fourth quarter to lead the Lakers to … The Spurs defeated the Nets, 4-2, thanks to MVP Tim Duncan.The Lakers defeated the Nets, 4-0, thanks to MVP Shaquille O'Neal.