After two months, players’ anxieties about being in the bubble and the state of the world at large have added stress on top of the NBA playoffs.
Author: Mark Medina, USA TODAY
Lakers show off versatility of their own to take Game 2 from Rockets and tie series
With their Game 2 win, the Lakers showed they have the top talent and adaptability to handle the Rockets’ speed and positional versatility.
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray lead improved energetic effort to beat Clippers in Game 2 and even series 1-1
After losing a rout in the opener, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray combined for 53 points to lead the Nuggets over the Clippers 110-101 in Game 2.
Rockets’ James Harden, Russell Westbrook impose team system over Lakers’ LeBron James, Anthony Davis in Game 1
The Rockets took down the Lakers in Game 1 by imposing their will with their star power, their position-less lineups and their tenacious defense.
Emotional reunions beginning at NBA bubble as players’ families start to arrive
Fred VanVleet’s reunion with his kids went viral, and we’re sure to see plenty of other emotional scenes as guests begin arriving at the NBA bubble.
Opinion: Clippers’ biggest challenge against Nuggets will be themselves
After rolling to a 120-97 win over the Nuggets in Game 1, the Clippers are playing like what they appear to be on paper: Unstoppable.
Will layoff help or hurt Lakers and Clippers in respective second-round playoff series?
Lakers and Clippers enter second-round playoff series with something their opponents will not get: multiple days off without a game. Will that help?
How James Harden sealed Houston Rockets’ Game 7 victory vs. Oklahoma City Thunder despite poor shooting
James Harden might have struggled shooting the ball, but he came through with the biggest play in the Rockets’ Game 7 win over the Thunder.
Raptors coach Nick Nurse: Refs took ‘very good care’ of Celtics’ Jayson Tatum in Game 2
Raptors coach Nick Nurse criticized the number of free throws Celtics’ Jayson Tatum received in Game 2 as defending champ Toronto fell in 0-2 hole.
Opinion: Rockets shouldn’t be faulted for Russell Westbrook trade, even if his miscues lead to more playoff heartbreak
Do not let the results of this series fully color who won the Russell Westbrook-Chris Paul trade – even if the Rockets fall in Game 7.