The NBA playoffs came back with a Russell Westbrook-on-a-fast-break type of bang. Round 1's tone was set after an overtime slugfest between the Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors. The rest of the day held a legendary performance from
A big night for Russell Westbrook was overshadowed by some bad news for OKC, the Celtics and Pacers took big steps in the East playoff race and the rest of the action from Sunday in the NBA.
It was always going to be a relatively one-sided affair in the first round of the NBA playoffs between the Golden State Warriors and the New Orleans Pelicans. But the fact that Anthony Davis couldn't even show off his incredible individual talent for
1 overall pick and a three-time All-Star who won Most Valuable Player honors at the 2014 NBA All-Star Game and the 2014 FIBA World Cup. But Irving made quick work any lingering doubts about the way he'd handle his first taste of postseason play.
HOUSTON — In theory, the Dallas Mavericks didn't do that many things wrong. They drew early fouls on Dwight Howard, holding him to 17 minutes. They actually outrebounded the Rockets 49-45, a rarity this season.