Real or not? Jose Altuve could be MVP againReal or not? Jose Altuve could be MVP again
Some wrote off Jose Altuve as one of the game’s best players after a sluggish second half last season. Those folks might want to reconsider.
Day: April 11, 2019
Pistons secure final East berth; Hornets miss outPistons secure final East berth; Hornets miss out
Even without Blake Griffin, the Detroit Pistons were able to secure the final playoff berth in the Eastern Conference on Wednesday with a win over the Knicks. The Charlotte Hornets, needing a win and a Pistons’ loss to get in, fell to Orlando.
NBA playoff and lottery projections: What’s at stake in big gamesNBA playoff and lottery projections: What’s at stake in big games
Follow along with what’s at stake on the final day of the NBA regular season.
Wade bags triple-double in finale, but Nets top HeatWade bags triple-double in finale, but Nets top Heat
Dwyane Wade ended his storied career with a triple-double of 25 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds Wednesday night as the visiting Miami Heat were dealt a 113-94 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, who clinched sixth place in the Eastern Conference. With longtime friends LeBron James, Chris Paul and Carmelo
Dirk’s last game: tears, tributes and 20 pointsDirk’s last game: tears, tributes and 20 points
Dirk Nowitzki’s longtime Texas rivals moved him to tears with a video tribute that came before his final introduction in an NBA game.
Dirk Nowitizki tears up after tribute from rival Spurs before final NBA gameDirk Nowitizki tears up after tribute from rival Spurs before final NBA game
Dirk Nowitzki’s longtime Texas rivals moved him to tears with a video tribute that came before his final introduction in an NBA game.
Banana Boat crew cheers on Wade’s triple-doubleBanana Boat crew cheers on Wade’s triple-double
Dwyane Wade’s final NBA game marked a reunion of the “Banana Boat” crew, with LeBron James, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony all sitting courtside at Barclays Center to cheer on their longtime friend. They witnessed the final triple-double of Wade’s career.
Angels’ Trout out vs. Brewers due to groin strainAngels’ Trout out vs. Brewers due to groin strain
Mike Trout is hopeful he won’t be out of the Angels’ lineup for long, but he remains cautious since it is early in the season.
‘Banana Boat’ crew reunites at Wade’s final game‘Banana Boat’ crew reunites at Wade’s final game
Dwyane Wade’s final NBA game marked a reunion of the “Banana Boat” crew, with LeBron James, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony all sitting courtside at Barclays Center to cheer on their longtime friend.
Durant gets 16th T, but no suspension for Game 1Durant gets 16th T, but no suspension for Game 1
Kevin Durant was hit with his 16th technical foul in Wednesday’s regular-season finale, but he will not be suspended for the Warriors’ playoff opener because the amount of technical fouls doesn’t carry over into the postseason.