Eastern Conference

LeBron happy after Cavs clear-the-air meeting

Los Angeles - Muslimchronicle

LeBron James said Wednesday the Cleveland Cavaliers are ready to relaunch their season after a clear-the-air meeting to address their faltering start to the campaign. The Cavs met on Tuesday to discuss a shaky opening to the 2017-2018 season which has seen them slump to three straight defeats with a defensive record that is one of the worst in theRead more

Heat down Cavaliers to stay alive, Jazz halt streaking Warriors

Miami - Arab Today

The Miami Heat kept their NBA playoff hopes alive on Monday with a 124-121 overtime victory over Cleveland that dropped the reigning NBA champion Cavaliers to second in the Eastern Conference. The Cavs, locked in a duel with the Boston Celtics for the top seed in the East, nevertheless rested stars LeBron James and Kyrie Irving in Miami. "The mostRead more

Wizards solve Westbrook, Spurs post 20th straight winning season

Washington - Arab Today

Markieff Morris scored 23 points as the Washington Wizards took advantage of an off night by Russell Westbrook to crush the Oklahoma City Thunder 120-98. John Wall had 15 points and 14 assists and Bradley Beal scored 22 points as all five starters scored in double figures for the Wizards, who led by as many as 34 points. Washington hasRead more

Cavs, Warriors win, Bulls thump Thunder in NBA

Los Angeles - Arab Today

The NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers put a disappointing January behind them on Wednesday, delivering an overwhelming offensive performance in a 125-97 triumph over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Kyrie Irving passed for a career-high 14 assists and added 14 points, and superstar LeBron James added 27 points and 12 assists for a Cavs team that struggled to a 7-8 record in theRead more

In Eastern Conference opener

Los Angeles - Arab Today

The Cleveland Cavaliers maintained their 100 percent postseason record with a crushing 115-84 defeat of the weary Toronto Raptors to take a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. Kyrie Irving scored 27 points while LeBron James added 24 as the Cavaliers dominated almost from start to finish to the delight of their home fans at the Quicken Loans Arena.Read more

NBA playoff results

New York - XINHUA

Following is the result from the second round of the NBA playoffs on Saturday: Eastern Conference At Miami Toronto beat Miami 95-91 (Toronto leads series 2-1)Read more

Problems mount for Chicago after Atlanta defeat

Chicago - Arab Today

Jeff Teague scored 26 points as the Atlanta Hawks inflicted a fourth straight defeat on the Chicago Bulls, nudging the iconic franchise closer to a first missed postseason since 2008. Teague also notched seven assists in a 102-100 victory for the visitors as Chicago's record dipped below .500 for the first time this season, leaving them at 36-37 and furtherRead more