NBA Basketball

Rockets stay alive, find belief in Sengun's speech

The Rockets staved off playoff elimination with a 115-96 win over the Lakers in Game 4 on Sunday night and credited Alperen Sengun's speech from morning shootaround for helping them believe they could come back in the series.

Wemby back, unhappy with concussion process

Victor Wembanyama had 27 points, 12 rebounds and seven blocks in his return from a concussion as the Spurs beat the Blazers for a 3-1 series lead.

LeBron says loss 'started with me,' cites turnovers

LeBron James shouldered the blame for the Lakers' 115-96 loss in Game 4 of their first-round Western Conference series against the Rockets on Sunday after he racked up nearly as many turnovers (eight), as he did points (10) in the blowout.

C's brush off Embiid's return, take control of series

Joel Embiid's return provided a momentary boost for the 76ers before Boston's onslaught of 3-point shots put the game out of reach early.

Sources: Ant avoids ligament tear, to miss time

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has a bone bruise and hyperextension in his left knee and is expected to miss multiple weeks, sources told ESPN.

Jokic, Randle fined; no suspensions for skirmish

Nikola Jokic was fined $50,000 and Julius Randle $35,000 for their parts in an altercation at the end of Game 4 between the Nuggets and Timberwolves.

Raps top Cavs despite historically cold shooting

The Raptors outlasted the Cavaliers in Game 4 despite shooting the lowest 3-point shooting percentage (13.3%) in a playoff win in NBA history.

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