The Clippers are in danger of squandering home court in the first round after losing Sunday to the shorthanded Sixers, notes Kevin Baxter of The Los Angeles Times. L.A. is just a half-game ahead of fifth-place New Orleans. “We talk about it every day,” coach Tyronn Lue said. “Not taking shortcuts and doing it the right way. And so I think they’re frustrated as well. I mean, … [Read more...] about Tyronn Lue Embarrassed After Loss To Short-Handed Sixers
Injury Notes: Mitchell, LeBron, Clarke, Holiday, Heat, Duren
Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, who hasn’t played since March 16 while he recovers from a nagging knee injury and a nasal fracture, is hoping to return to action as early as Friday, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). After playing in Charlotte on Wednesday, the Cavs will return home to host the Sixers on Friday. If Mitchell isn’t able to suit up vs. … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Mitchell, LeBron, Clarke, Holiday, Heat, Duren
Tyronn Lue Calls Clippers ‘Soft’ Following Monday’s Loss
Russell Westbrook returned to action on Monday at home vs. Indiana following a 12-game absence due to a left hand fracture, but it wasn’t enough for the Clippers, who lost for the sixth time in their past nine games and are now 10-12 since getting off to a 34-15 start. Monday’s defeat at the hands of the Pacers moved the Clippers out of the top four in the Western Conference … [Read more...] about Tyronn Lue Calls Clippers ‘Soft’ Following Monday’s Loss
LeBron James Out On Tuesday, Gabe Vincent Not With Team
The Lakers, looking to make up ground in the Western Conference playoff race, won’t have LeBron James available on Tuesday in Milwaukee for the first game of their six-game road trip, the team announced today (Twitter link via ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski). James has been ruled out due to his ongoing left ankle issues.Elsewhere on the Lakers injury front, while there was a belief … [Read more...] about LeBron James Out On Tuesday, Gabe Vincent Not With Team
Atlantic Notes: Sixers, Harden, Knicks-Pistons Trade, DiVincenzo, Holiday
The Sixers‘ first meeting with James Harden since trading him to the Clippers last fall was relatively calm, but Wednesday’s rematch in Philadelphia will likely have a different atmosphere, writes Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Harden concentrated on play-making on Sunday afternoon, scoring 12 points and handing out 14 assists as the Sixers picked up a much-needed road victory. … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Sixers, Harden, Knicks-Pistons Trade, DiVincenzo, Holiday