LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The Philadelphia 76ers advanced to the second round of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs on Tuesday, defeating the Miami Heat 104-91 to seal a 4-1 series victory. J.J. Redick scored 27 points and Joel Embiid weighed in with 19 as the Sixers set up a second round meeting against either Boston or Milwaukee. A fiercely contested duel at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center was effectively settled in the third quarter, […]
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NBA: Clippers back on track with fourth straight win
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The Los Angeles Clippers put their late-December swoon further behind them on Sunday with a convincing 98-86 NBA victory over the under-manned Miami Heat. J.J. Redick scored 25 points and point guard Chris Paul added 19 points, 18 assists and six rebounds as the Clippers won their fourth straight. Paul became the 10th player in league history to reach 8,000 assists, finishing the night 8,012. Marreese Speights chipped in […]
NBA: Clippers snap skid with rout of Cavaliers
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The Los Angeles Clippers snapped a three-game NBA skid in impressive style Thursday, humbling the reigning champion Cavaliers 113-94 in Cleveland. LeBron James and the Cavaliers endured their second straight defeat on the heels of an upset loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. It’s the first time this season the 13-4 Cavaliers have lost two straight. The Clippers held an eight-point lead over the lackluster champs at halftime, […]





