NBA: Warriors’ Draymond Inexperienced suspended for Recreation 3 vs Kings
Draymond Inexperienced #23 of the Golden State Warriors yells to the bench in the course of the second quarter of the sport in opposition to the Sacramento Kings of Spherical 1 Recreation 1 of the 2023 NBA Playoffs on the Golden 1 Middle on April 15, 2023 in Sacramento, California. Loren Elliott/Getty Pictures/AFP
Golden State Warriors ahead Draymond Inexperienced was suspended one sport by the NBA for stepping on Sacramento Kings middle Domantas Sabonis’ chest on Monday in Recreation 2 of a Western Convention first-round playoff sequence.
Inexperienced’s historical past of unsportsmanlike acts performed a task within the league’s determination to subject the suspension, NBA govt vp/head of basketball operations Joe Dumars mentioned Tuesday in a press release saying the punishment.
Inexperienced won’t be paid for the competition he misses, Recreation 3 on Thursday in San Francisco. FULL STORY
NBA: Devin Booker, Suns degree sequence with Clippers
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after hitting a three-point shot in opposition to the LA Clippers in the course of the first half of Recreation Two of the Western Convention First Spherical Playoffs at Footprint Middle on April 18, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. Christian Petersen/Getty Pictures/AFP
Devin Booker recorded 38 factors and 9 assists and the Phoenix Suns evened their first-round Western Convention playoff sequence at one sport apiece with a 123-109 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night time.
Kevin Durant added 25 factors, six rebounds and 5 assists as Phoenix rebounded from a Recreation 1 house loss. Torrey Craig scored 17 factors and made 5 3-pointers, Chris Paul added 16 factors and eight assists and Deandre Ayton had 14 factors and 13 rebounds for the Suns. FULL STORY
Devin Booker was MESMERIZING in Recreation 2.
38 PTS
14-22 FGM
9 AST
Suns WTied 1-1… the sequence shifts to L.A. Thursday on NBA TV! pic.twitter.com/k8HjAQMZi1
— NBA (@NBA) April 19, 2023
NBA: Jayson Tatum, Celtics cruise previous Hawks for 2-0 sequence lead
Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics takes a shot in opposition to Dejounte Murray #5 of the Atlanta Hawks in the course of the fourth quarter of Recreation Two of the Japanese Convention First Spherical Playoffs. Maddie Meyer/Getty Pictures/AFP
Jayson Tatum led 5 scorers in double figures with 29 factors because the Boston Celtics seized a 2-0 lead of their Japanese Convention first-round playoff sequence with Tuesday night time’s 119-106 win over the visiting Atlanta Hawks.
Tatum added 10 rebounds and 6 assists to guide the Boston offense. Derrick White added 26 factors, together with 14 within the fourth quarter. Jaylen Brown (18 factors), Marcus Good (14) and Malcolm Brogdon (13) additionally scored in double figures. FULL STORY
Jayson Tatum (29 PTS, 10 REB, 6 AST) had it going within the @celtics Recreation 2 win! They now maintain a 2-0 sequence lead.
📺 BOS/ATL Recreation 3, Friday, 7pm/et, ESPN pic.twitter.com/I3cDtt2aVl
— NBA (@NBA) April 19, 2023
NBA: Cavaliers throttle Knicks to even sequence 1-1
Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers waves to the group in the course of the fourth quarter of Recreation Two of the Japanese Convention First Spherical Playoffs in opposition to the New York Knicks at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on April 18, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Knicks 107-90. Jason Miller/Getty Pictures/AFP
Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley every posted double-doubles and Darius Garland helped key a decisive second-quarter surge Tuesday night time for the host Cleveland Cavaliers, who evened their Japanese Convention quarterfinal sequence with the New York Knicks with a 107-90 victory in Recreation 2.
Recreation 3 is scheduled for Friday night time in New York.
Mitchell, the seventh-leading scorer within the NBA this season at 28.3 factors per sport, had simply 17 factors Tuesday however collected a career-high 13 assists. Mobley had 13 factors and 13 rebounds whereas Garland scored 32 factors, together with 26 within the first half. FULL STORY
Donovan Mitchell made play after play within the Recreation 2 win on his approach to 13 assists, his most in any common season or playoff sport. CLE/NYK is now tied at 1-1 going into Recreation 3.
📅 Friday, 8:30pm/et on ABC#NBAPlayoffs introduced by Google Pixel pic.twitter.com/B4GxlGXPlF
— NBA (@NBA) April 19, 2023
NBA: Warriors’ Draymond Inexperienced faces suspension after stamp on Domantas Sabonis
Draymond Inexperienced #23 of the Golden State Warriors steps over Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings within the second half throughout Recreation Two of the Western Convention First Spherical Playoffs at Golden 1 Middle on April 17, 2023 in Sacramento, California. Ezra Shaw/Getty Pictures/AFP
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Inexperienced is dealing with doable suspension after getting ejected late in Recreation 2 of their first spherical sequence in opposition to the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday (Manila time).
Inexperienced was thrown out after stepping on the chest of Kings middle Domantas Sabonis after the 2 obtained tousled with seven minutes left within the sport.
“I’ve obtained to land my foot someplace,” mentioned Inexperienced. “I can solely step thus far after I’m pulling my leg away. It’s what it’s.” FULL STORY
NBA: De’Aaron Fox lifts Kings previous Warriors for 2-0 sequence lead
De’Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings dunks the ball on gsin the primary half throughout Recreation Two of the Western Convention First Spherical Playoffs at Golden 1 Middle on April 17, 2023 in Sacramento, California. Ezra Shaw/Getty Pictures/AFP
De’Aaron Fox scored 11 of his team-high-tying 24 factors within the fourth quarter and fed Harrison Barnes for a tiebreaking dunk with 5:14 remaining, delivering the host Sacramento Kings a second straight win over the Golden State Warriors, 114-106, Monday night time in a Western Convention first-round playoff sport.
The competition featured the ejection of Golden State’s Draymond Inexperienced for stomping on Domantas Sabonis.
The scene shifts to San Francisco for Video games 3 and 4, starting Thursday night time with the defending champions down 2-0 within the best-of-seven sequence. FULL STORY
Bucks ‘largely optimistic’ about Giannis Antetokounmpo in Recreation 2
Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks waits for a free throw throughout Recreation One of many Japanese Convention First Spherical Playoffs in opposition to the Miami Warmth at Fiserv Discussion board on April 16, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Miami defeated Milwaukee 130-117. Stacy Revere/Getty Pictures/AFP
Milwaukee Bucks star ahead Giannis Antetokounmpo ought to profit from a two-day break between the primary two video games within the first-round sequence with the Miami Warmth.
Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer voiced optimism about Antetokounmpo’s standing for Recreation 2 on Wednesday. Milwaukee misplaced to the No. 8 seed Warmth, 130-117, on Sunday.
Antetokounmpo left Recreation 1 within the second quarter Sunday after sustaining a decrease again contusion. FULL STORY
NBA: 76ers take 2-0 lead in sequence vs Nets
Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts in opposition to the Brooklyn Nets within the third quarter throughout Recreation Two of the Japanese Convention First Spherical Playoffs on the Wells Fargo Middle on April 17, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Nets 96-84. Mitchell Leff/Getty Pictures/AFP
Tyrese Maxey hit six 3-pointers and scored 33 factors to carry the host Philadelphia 76ers to a 96-84 victory and a 2-0 sequence lead over the Brooklyn Nets within the opening spherical of the Japanese Convention playoffs on Monday.
Joel Embiid added 20 factors, 19 rebounds, seven assists and three blocked pictures, and Tobias Harris had 20 factors and 12 rebounds. James Harden chipped in with eight factors, seven assists, 5 rebounds and 4 steals. FULL STORY
Tyrese Maxey balled out within the Sixers Recreation 2 win 🔥
33 factors
3 rebounds
6 threesThey’re up 2-0 heading into Recreation 3 on Thursday.
📺 7:30pm/et on TNT pic.twitter.com/QPjBD5cPTT— NBA (@NBA) April 18, 2023
NBA: Balanced Nuggets blast Timberwolves in Recreation 1
Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets is guarded by Karl-Anthony Cities #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves within the first quarter throughout Spherical 1 Recreation 1 of the NBA Playoffs at Ball Area on April 16, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. Matthew Stockman/Getty Pictures/AFP
Jamal Murray had 24 factors, eight rebounds and eight assists, Nikola Jokic completed with 13 factors and 14 rebounds and the host Denver Nuggets routed the Minnesota Timberwolves 109-80 in Recreation 1 of their first-round Western Convention playoff sequence on Sunday night time.
Michael Porter Jr. had 18 factors and 11 rebounds, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 15 factors, Bruce Brown added 14 factors and Aaron Gordon had 13 factors for the top-seeded Nuggets.
Roll the tape 🎥 pic.twitter.com/I7xxvuegFe
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) April 17, 2023
Anthony Edwards scored 18 factors, Karl-Anthony Cities had 11 factors and 10 rebounds, Jaylen Nowell scored 12 factors, Kyle Anderson added 11 and Rudy Gobert completed with 13 rebounds for Minnesota. FULL STORY
NBA: Kawhi Leonard scores 38, Clippers stun Suns in Recreation 1
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns and Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers dive for a free ball in the course of the first half Recreation One of many Western Convention First Spherical Playoffs at Footprint Middle on April 16, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. Christian Petersen/Getty Pictures/AFP
Kawhi Leonard poured in 38 factors throughout his first playoff sport in 22 months to guide the Los Angeles Clippers to a 115-110 victory over the host Phoenix Suns on Sunday night time in Recreation 1 of their Western Convention first-round sequence.
Leonard was 13 of 24 from the sphere and added 5 rebounds and 5 assists in his first postseason contest since tearing the ACL in his proper knee in opposition to the Utah Jazz in June 2021. Eric Gordon added 19 factors for the fifth-seeded Clippers.
KAWHI WENT OFF ‼️
38 factors
5 rebounds
5 assistsClippers win an exhilarating Recreation 1 in Phoenix. pic.twitter.com/G1rQPOOjHe
— NBA (@NBA) April 17, 2023
Kevin Durant had 27 factors, 11 assists and 9 rebounds in his first playoff sport for the fourth-seeded Suns. It marked the primary time Phoenix misplaced in 9 video games with Durant on the court docket. FULL STORY
NBA: Warmth topple Bucks in Recreation 1 amid accidents to Giannis Antetokounmpo, Tyler Herro
Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Warmth dunks in opposition to the Milwaukee Bucks in the course of the second half of Recreation One of many Japanese Convention First Spherical Playoffs at Fiserv Discussion board on April 16, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Stacy Revere/Getty Pictures/AFP
Jimmy Butler had 35 factors and 11 assists and the visiting Miami Warmth defeated the Milwaukee Bucks — who performed a lot of the sport with out Giannis Antetokounmpo — 130-117 in Recreation 1 of an Japanese Convention first-round playoff sequence Sunday.
Bam Adebayo scored 22 factors for the eighth-seeded Warmth, who had been enjoying lower than 48 hours after qualifying by beating Chicago in a play-in elimination sport. Kevin Love had 18, Caleb Martin and Gabe Vincent added 15 apiece and Tyler Herro scored 12 earlier than being sidelined for good within the second quarter due to a damaged proper hand. FULL STORY
Grizzlies’ Ja Morant may miss time with hand damage; X-rays unfavourable
Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies injures his hand in the course of the second half in opposition to the Los Angeles Lakers throughout Recreation One of many Western Convention First Spherical Playoffs at FedExForum on April 16, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. Justin Ford/Getty Pictures/AFP
Ja Morant’s standing for the remainder of the Memphis Grizzlies’ first-round sequence in opposition to the Los Angeles Lakers is up within the air after he injured his proper hand late in Sunday’s Recreation 1 loss in Memphis.
Morant left the sport with 5:48 left in regulation, which gave approach to a 15-0 game-ending run for the Lakers to tug away 128-112.
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins mentioned X-rays got here again unfavourable. “I’m in a superb little bit of ache,” Morant advised reporters afterward. FULL STORY
Ja Morant headed to the locker room with an obvious damage after this play. pic.twitter.com/MZOrSN9Tmz
— ESPN (@espn) April 16, 2023
NBA: Lakers outlast Grizzlies in playoff sequence opener; Morant injured
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers goes to the basket in opposition to Jaren Jackson Jr. of the Memphis Grizzlies in the course of the first half of Recreation One of many Western Convention First Spherical Playoffs at FedExForum on April 16, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Getty Pictures by way of AFP)
LOS ANGELES – Japan’s Rui Hachimura got here off the bench to attain 29 factors and the Los Angeles Lakers surged late Sunday to beat Memphis 128-112 in an NBA playoff sequence opener.
However the Grizzlies suffered their largest blow when All-Star guard Ja Morant injured his proper hand in a fall to the court docket halfway into the fourth quarter and ran to the locker room, his future standing unsure.
The Lakers took a 1-0 lead within the Western Convention best-of-seven opening spherical sequence, which continues on Wednesday at Memphis. FULL STORY
RUI. HACHIMURA.
29 PTS, 6 REB, 5 3PM, 11/14 FG 🔥
Lakers take Recreation 1 in Memphis. pic.twitter.com/kocNoHj1X1
— NBA (@NBA) April 16, 2023
NBA: Jalen Brunson helps Knicks survive Cavaliers in Recreation 1
Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks celebrates after scoring in the course of the fourth quarter of Recreation One of many Japanese Convention First Spherical Playoffs in opposition to the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on April 15, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Knicks defeated the Cavaliers 101-97. Jason Miller/Getty Pictures/AFP
Jalen Brunson scored 21 factors within the second half Saturday night time for the visiting New York Knicks, who rebounded with a late surge to edge the Cleveland Cavaliers 101-97 in Recreation 1 of an Japanese Convention quarterfinal sequence.
The Knicks had been compelled to rally again after squandering a 10-point fourth quarter lead. Brunson completed with a team-high 27 factors.
Recreation 2 is Monday night time in Cleveland. FULL STORY
Jalen Brunson (27 PTS, 2 STL) was CLUTCH in his first playoff look as a Knick!
He had 21 factors within the 2nd half to assist lead the Knicks to a Recreation 1 win in Cleveland.#NBAPlayoffs introduced by Google Pixel pic.twitter.com/iuDjLo7C60
— NBA (@NBA) April 16, 2023
NBA: De’Aaron Fox comes up large, Kings topple Warriors in Recreation 1
De’Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings walks off the court docket after defeating the Golden State Warriors in Recreation One of many Western Convention First Spherical Playoffs on the Golden 1 Middle on April 15, 2023 in Sacramento, California. Loren Elliott/Getty Pictures/AFP
De’Aaron Fox scored a game-high 38 factors in his NBA postseason debut and teamed with Malik Monk for 28 fourth-quarter factors because the Sacramento Kings edged the visiting Golden State Warriors 126-123 on Saturday night time in Recreation 1 of their Western Convention first-round sequence.
The sport marked the Kings’ return to the playoffs for the primary time in 17 years. Recreation 2 within the best-of-seven sequence is scheduled for Monday night time, additionally in Sacramento.
The Warriors led for a lot of the first three quarters, and by as many as 10 factors, however when the Kings went nearly solely to Fox and Monk within the fourth, they responded. FULL STORY
38 POINTS for De’Aaron Fox… tied for the 2nd-most EVER in a playoff debut!
Kings win a THRILLING Recreation 1 👑 pic.twitter.com/tUAW0hIt0u
— NBA (@NBA) April 16, 2023
NBA: Jaylen Brown leads Celtics previous Hawks in 1st spherical playoffs opener
Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics takes a shot in opposition to John Collins of the Atlanta Hawks in the course of the first quarter of Recreation One of many Japanese Convention First Spherical Playoffs between the Boston Celtics and the Atlanta Hawks at TD Backyard on April 15, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Getty Pictures by way of AFP)
Jaylen Brown scored 29 factors and grabbed 12 rebounds to guide the Boston Celtics over the Atlanta Hawks, 112-99 of their Japanese Convention Playoffs first spherical opener.
Brown performed with a wrapping on reduce fingers and a protecting masks he has had for 2 months resulting from a facial fracture.
“Obtained to come back out and be able to go,” he mentioned. FULL STORY
NBA: Embiid, Harden spark 76ers over Nets in playoff opener
Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers controls the ball in opposition to Spencer Dinwiddie of the Brooklyn Nets within the first quarter throughout Recreation One of many Japanese Convention First Spherical Playoffs on the Wells Fargo Middle on April 15, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Getty Pictures by way of AFP)
Joel Embiid scored 26 factors and James Harden added 23 to guide the Philadelphia 76ers over the Brooklyn Nets 121-101 in an NBA first-round playoff sequence opener on Saturday.
The host Sixers, who led the NBA in 3-point taking pictures share, sank a membership playoff file 21 3-pointers in 43 makes an attempt to grab a 1-0 lead within the Japanese Convention best-of-seven opening sequence, which continues Monday in Philadelphia.
“(That) was a superb win for us,” Harden mentioned. “We’ll be watching movie. Recreation two goes to be the hardest sport of the sequence for us. We’ll be able to go.” FULL STORY
NBA: 76ers embracing stress forward of Recreation 1 vs Nets
FILE – James Harden #1 and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers communicate in the course of the third quarter in opposition to the New York Knicks at Wells Fargo Middle on February 10, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Pictures/AFP
The Philadelphia 76ers started the common season with aspirations of profitable their first championship since 1983.
However the Sixers haven’t even superior to the Japanese Convention Finals since 2001.
After 54 wins, the Sixers earned the No. 3 seed and can host the sixth-seeded Brooklyn Nets in Recreation 1 of a first-round sequence on Saturday afternoon.
Earlier than the Sixers may even ponder a deep playoff run, they’ll need to get previous the pesky Nets. FULL STORY
NBA: Warriors start title protection in opposition to Kings
FILE – Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after taking pictures a three-point shot in opposition to the Sacramento Kings in the course of the first quarter at Golden 1 Middle on April 07, 2023 in Sacramento, California. Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Pictures/AFP
The defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors have the historical past, the momentum and even the season sequence.
However the Sacramento Kings have the home-court benefit when the Northern California rivals meet within the NBA playoffs for the primary time in an opening-round sequence that suggestions off Saturday night time within the state capital.
The Warriors wanted an 8-2 end to the common season not solely to keep away from the league’s play-in event however land in what a few of their gamers have admitted is a positive spot. Journey between the websites might be achieved on a 90-minute bus journey quite than as a lot as a four-hour flight. FULL STORY
LOOK: 2023 NBA PLAYOFFS BRACKET
The 2023 NBA Playoffs bracket FIRST ROUND. –AFP
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