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Jimmy Butler sits out with injury as Stephen Curry leads Warriors to Game 3 win over Rockets

Jimmy Butler sits out with injury as Stephen Curry leads Warriors to Game 3 win over Rockets

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry closed his eyes and rested his tired head on Jimmy Butler's right shoulder as the superstars shared another postgame moment.
Stephen Curry heats up with Jimmy Butler out, scores 36 as Warriors beat Rockets 104-93 for 2-1 lead

Stephen Curry heats up with Jimmy Butler out, scores 36 as Warriors beat Rockets 104-93 for 2-1 lead

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Playoff Steph delivered while Playoff Jimmy became his biggest cheerleader on the bench, dressed in a full-length fur coat.

Cavs hand Heat worst-ever playoff loss for 3-0 lead in series

MIAMI (AP) — Donovan Mitchell didn’t have a great shooting day. Darius Garland was in street clothes, out with an injury. And Cleveland rolled anyway, moving to the brink of Round 2.
Stephen Curry and the Warriors weather Jimmy Butler's absence for one game

Stephen Curry and the Warriors weather Jimmy Butler's absence for one game

HOUSTON (AP) — Jimmy Butler has repeatedly referred to Stephen Curry as Batman to his Robin.
First-half skirmish between Nuggets and Clippers results in 6 technical fouls in Game 4

First-half skirmish between Nuggets and Clippers results in 6 technical fouls in Game 4

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — James Harden and Denver’s Christian Braun tangled in the final seconds before halftime, triggering a skirmish that resulted in six technical fouls between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Nuggets in Game 4 on Saturday.
Aaron Gordon's historic dunk at buzzer lifts Nuggets over Clippers 101-99 and ties series 2-2

Aaron Gordon's historic dunk at buzzer lifts Nuggets over Clippers 101-99 and ties series 2-2

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Aaron Gordon turned Nikola Jokic's airball into a bit of NBA history as time expired.
Thunder complete sweep of Grizzlies, reach Western Conference semifinals with 117-115 victory

Thunder complete sweep of Grizzlies, reach Western Conference semifinals with 117-115 victory

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder advanced to the Western Conference semifinals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 117-115 on Saturday to complete a four-game sweep.
Pistons need Cunningham to shine and teammates to chip in to beat Knicks in Game 4 to tie series

Pistons need Cunningham to shine and teammates to chip in to beat Knicks in Game 4 to tie series

DETROIT (AP) — Cade Cunningham led an unprecedented turnaround in NBA history, lifting the Detroit Pistons to relevance after the three-time championship franchise lost its luster.
Thunder complete sweep of Grizzlies, reach Western Conference semifinals with 117-115 victory

Thunder complete sweep of Grizzlies, reach Western Conference semifinals with 117-115 victory

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Hamilton's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder advanced to the Western Conference semifinals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 117-115 on Saturday to complete a four-game sweep.
Cavs hand Heat worst-ever playoff loss, roll 124-87 for 3-0 lead in series

Cavs hand Heat worst-ever playoff loss, roll 124-87 for 3-0 lead in series

MIAMI (AP) — Donovan Mitchell didn't have a great shooting day. Darius Garland was in street clothes, out with an injury. And Cleveland rolled anyway, moving to the brink of Round 2.
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