Russell Westbrook has missed Houston’s past four games with a strained quadricep, so he’s become the Rockets’ biggest cheerleader.
Author: Mark Medina, USA TODAY
Mavericks’ Luka Doncic to have MRI but insists sprained left ankle is ‘not that bad’
Luka Doncic sat out the final nine minutes of the Mavs’ Game 3 loss after initially trying to play on a sprained left ankle against the Clippers.
Blazers’ Damian Lillard vows to play in Game 3 after dislocating left index finger
Damian Lillard sat out the fourth quarter of Game 2 with a dislocated left index finger but didn’t hesitate when asked about Game 3: “Oh, I’m playing.”
Dame Time: How Blazers’ Damian Lillard thrives under pressure with eye-popping shots
The most iconic moment in the Blazers’ Game 1 win over the Lakers came with 3:13 left when Damian Lillard nailed a 36-footer. It’s his trademark.
Opinion: Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic envisioning series win over LA Clippers, Kristaps Porzingis envisioning NBA title
The Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic sensed the team’s Game 2 win over the LA Clippers had more implications than tying the series at 1-1.
When will Russell Westbrook return? ‘Nobody knows’ says Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni
Russell Westbrook had an MRI on Tuesday, and coach Mike D’Antoni reported he “feels a lot better” after completing conditioning drills.
Opinion: Will Clippers benefit or struggle in playoffs by prioritizing health over on-court time?
The Clippers have been devoted to maximizing health and rest all season. Will that lead to a title, or should they be worried about inconsistency?
Opinion: Do Trail Blazers have enough energy in tank to beat Grizzlies, challenge Lakers?
The Trail Blazers have given it everything they have to make the play-in. Can Damian Lillard and Co. keep the momentum going against the Grizzlies?
Rockets’ Russell Westbrook diagnosed with quad injury, will miss final seeding games
Rockets GM Daryl Morey said an MRI revealed that guard Russell Westbrook has a strained quadricep in his right leg and will miss final seed-in games.
Miami Heat’s Andre Iguodala: ‘I have about a year or two left’ before retiring
As he aids the Miami Heat’s 2020 title aspirations, the 36-year-old Andre Iguodala is keenly aware that his NBA career has an expiration date.