Playoff preview: LeBron James and Lakers set for a title run
The bottom came in Minnesota on the second night of back-to-back games in early December, LeBron James showing signs that the mileage he’d compiled over…
The Sports Report: Luka Doncic is ready for another epic playoff moment
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
NBA scouts break down the Clippers-Nuggets playoff series
The Clippers enter the playoffs on an eight-game winning streak that helped them secure fifth place in the highly competitive Western Conference and a matchup…
Luka Doncic had playoff moment last year; it could happen again
On the night Luka Doncic returned to Dallas, the Mavericks condensed his American basketball career into an emotion-filled two minutes full of game-winners, highlight passes…
NBA insiders break down the Lakers-Timberwolves playoff series
Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome to The Times Lakers newsletter, a weekly look into the slow descent madness of a writer who attended…
Minnesota Wild clinch playoff spot with victory over Ducks
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild clinched a spot in the playoffs in dramatic fashion when Joel Eriksson Ek scored the tying goal with 20.9 seconds…
Kings dominate Oilers to secure home ice against them in playoffs
EDMONTON, Canada — Adrian Kempe had a goal and two assists as the Kings beat the depleted Edmonton Oilers 5-0 on Monday night to clinch home-ice advantage…
How Clippers match up against Nuggets entering playoff series
Clippers guard James Harden led the team in scoring during the regular season. (Frank Franklin II / Associated Press) Clippers James Harden: 22.8 PPG, 5.8…
How do Lakers match up against Timberwolves in their playoff series?
Season Series: 2-2 Oct. 22, 2024 in Los Angeles Lakers 110, Timberwolves 103 The Lakers won their season opener as LeBron James and Bronny James…
Rory McIlroy wins Masters playoff to complete career Grand Slam | Golf News
Rory McIlroy ended his long wait for a Masters title with a birdie on the opening hole of a sudden-death playoff to beat Justin Rose…
Rory McIlroy breaks down in tears as he FINALLY ends Masters hoodoo in playoff thriller to join Grand Slam legends
THE agonising wait is over for Grand Slam glory is finally over - but only after Rory McIlroy put his army of fans through the…
McIlroy wins Masters play-off to complete career Grand Slam
Watch the winning moment as Rory McIlroy wins The Masters at the first extra hole in the play-offs to complete his career Grand Slam. Source…
Masters tie break rules: How does playoff format work?
THE fight for this year's Masters crown and the famous Green Jacket is reaching fever pitch.Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose are battling it out in…
Playoff clinching scenario for Clippers heading into Warriors game
SACRAMENTO — They’ve played 81 games and won 49 and yet the Clippers’ postseason place won’t be decided until their regular-season finale Sunday at Golden State. The…
LeBron James exits early as Lakers beat Rockets for No. 3 seed
LeBron James moved gingerly to the bench, grabbing at the inside of his left leg midway through the third quarter.This, for the Lakers, was a…
Clippers rout the Mavericks to keep pace in West playoff chase
They all realize what’s at stake and that having a healthy Kawhi Leonard gives the Clippers their best chance to win now when it matters…
Desperate to avoid play-in, surging Clippers blow out Mavericks
Simply put, the Clippers’ goal is to “make the playoffs,” coach Tyronn Lue said, and not be a play-in team.The Clippers moved closer to that…
Ducks fall to Flames and are eliminated from playoff contention
CALGARY, Canada — Blake Coleman scored twice, Dustin Wolf made 26 saves and the Calgary Flames beat the Ducks 4-1 on Thursday night.Yegor Sharangovich and Kevin Rooney…
Lakers newsletter: In defense of LeBron James amid a playoff push
Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome to The Times’ Lakers Newsletter, where we can see the end of a long 82-game season only to…
Lakers hold off Rockets, score big win amid playoff seeding race
The Lakers have “recognized the magnitude” of every game they have to play as the season winds down, their coach JJ Redick saying they have…