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James closes in on NBA record, Lakers falls to Pelicans

LeBron James moved 36 points away from breaking the NBA career scoring record in the Los Angeles Lakersโ€™ 131-126 loss to New Orleans on Saturday night that ended the Pelicansโ€™ losing streak at 10 games.

Durant has 33 points to lead Nets past Pelicans, 108-102

Kevin Durant had 33 points and 10 rebounds and the Brooklyn Nets outlasted the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans 108-102 on Friday night.

McCollum, Pelicans beat Grizzlies without injured Williamson

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Warriors 0-6 on road, fall to Pelicans with 4 starters out

The defending champion Golden State Warriors fell to 0-6 on the road, losing 114-105 to Brandon Ingram and the New Orleans Pelicans with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andrew Wiggins sidelined.

Murphy leads under-manned Pelicans past Mavericks, 113-111

Trey Murphy III scored 22 points and the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans overcame Luka Doncicโ€™s latest prolific performance to beat the Dallas Mavericks 113-111.

Williamson, Ingram injured in Pelicans' first loss

Injuries to Pelicans stars Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram took some of the luster off of New Orleans promising start to the regular season.

Zion scores 25 points in return, Pelicans rout Nets 130-108

Zion Williamson returned from a one-year absence with 25 points and nine rebounds, powering the New Orleans Pelicans to a season-opening 130-108 rout of the Brooklyn Nets.

Pelicans' Zion Williamson twists left ankle, says he's fine

Zion Williamson had a simple message after New Orleansโ€™ preseason game in Miami on Wednesday night.

Agent: Williamson agrees to 5-year, $193M extension

Zion Williamson agent Austin Brown says the star forward has agreed to a five-year extension with the New Orleans Pelicans worth $193 million.

AP source: Jerami Grant to be traded to Portland by Detroit

A person with knowledge of the situation said the Detroit Pistons have agreed to trade Olympic gold medalist Jerami Grant to the Portland Trail Blazers, with the biggest part of the return being a first-round pick in the 2025 draft.

Pelicans have a $200 million decision to make on Williamson

Zion Williamson says heโ€™ll jump at the chance to sign an extension with the New Orleans Pelicans this summer.

Bridges, Paul lead Suns past Pelicans 112-97 for 3-2 lead

Mikal Bridges scored 31 points, Chris Paul added 22 points and 11 assists and the top-seeded Phoenix Suns beat the New Orleans Pelicans 112-97 to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference first-round series.

Paul, Ayton help Booker-less Suns beat Pelicans 114-111

Chris Paul scored 19 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and the Phoenix Suns overcame Devin Bookerโ€™s absence to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 114-111 on Friday night in Game 3 of the first-round series.

Pelicans rally past Suns 125-114 after Booker's injury

Brandon Ingram scored 37 points, CJ McCollum added 23 and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the top-seeded Phoenix Suns 125-114 in Game 2, evening the series in their Western Conference first-round matchup.

For some, Game 2s in NBA playoffs provide bounce-back chance

Game 1s brought greatness out of some.

Chris Paul takes over in 4th, Suns beat Pelicans 110-99

Chris Paul scored 19 of his 30 points during a brilliant fourth-quarter shooting display and the Phoenix Suns beat the New Orleans Pelicans 110-99 on Sunday night in Game 1 of the first-round playoff series.

Pelicans earn 105-101 win over Clippers, claim No. 8 seed

Brandon Ingram scored 30 points and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the depleted Los Angeles Clippers 105-101 in a play-in and earn the Westโ€™s No. 8 seed for the playoffs.

CJ McCollum leads Pelicans past Spurs in play-in game

CJ McCollum scored 27 of his 32 points in the first half, Brandon Ingram shook foul trouble to add 27 points and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the San Antonio Spurs 113-103 on Wednesday night in a Western Conference play-in game.

Thompson scores 41, Warriors top Pelicans to clinch 3rd seed

Klay Thompson's season-high 41-point performance included seven 3-pointers for the Golden State Warriors, who clinched the third seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 128-107 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Ja Morant returns to help Grizzlies rout Pelicans, 141-114

Ja Morant had 21 points and nine assists in his return from soreness in his right knee, Dillon Brooks scored 23 points and the Memphis Grizzlies routed the New Orleans Pelicans 141-114 on Saturday night to tie the 2012-13 franchise record for victories in a season at 56.

McCollum cheered in return, helps Pelicans beat Blazers

CJ McCollum received a 90-second standing ovation in his first visit to Portland since a February trade to New Orleans, then scored 25 points to lead the Pelicans over the Trail Blazers 117-107.

Luka Doncic scores 49 points, Mavs beat Pelicans 125-118

Luka Doncic had 49 points and 15 rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks never trailed in a 125-118 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night, their sixth victory in seven games.

With NBA trade deadline looming, Nets, Lakers weigh options

With the NBA trade deadline looming, it's decision time for teams around the league.

Antetokounmpo teams with brothers in All-Star Saturday event

Giannis Antetokounmpo will team up with two of his brothers to compete in a revamped Skills Challenge during the NBAโ€™s All-Star Saturday night.

The Blazers made a series of baffling trades to blow up their team around Damian Lillard

Damian Lillard's future is almost certainly in doubt as the Blazers blow up their roster through a series of confusing, underwhelming trades.

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Pelicans acquire McCollum in 7-player trade with Blazers

The New Orleans Pelicans have acquired guard CJ McCollum from the Portland Trail Blazers as part of a seven-player trade.

Portland's Lillard discusses his surgery, possible return

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard said fellow Olympic teammate Jrue Holiday helped convince him to have surgery on his abdomen.

Virus, injuries, standings all factor in NBA trade deadline

The basic mantra for all NBA teams this season should be just get into the playoffs.

Blazers top Hawks, weather Young's NBA season-best 56 points

Anfernee Simons had a career-high 43 points and the Portland Trail Blazers overcame an NBA season-best 56 points by Atlantaโ€™s Trae Young, snapping a four-game losing streak in a 136-131 win over the Hawks.

Ayton returns to pace Suns in 111-107 win over Blazers in OT

Deandre Ayton had 28 points and 13 rebounds in his return from a non-COVID-19 illness, and the Phoenix Suns held off the Portland Trail Blazers 111-107 in overtime.

Blazers look to a more steady future after stormy start

The Portland Trail Blazers are having a stormy season with a string of losses, a front office shakeup and trade rumors that continue to swirl.

Stephen Curry closes in on 3s record as Warriors top Blazers

Stephen Curry scored 22 points and moved within nine 3-pointers of tying Ray Allenโ€™s career record, and the Golden State Warriors held off the injury-depleted Portland Trail Blazers 104-94.

Blazers introduce Billups, 'stand by' hire amid criticism

The Portland Trail Blazers went into damage-control mode while introducing Chauncey Billups as their new head coach.

Trail Blazers, Terry Stotts parting ways after 9 seasons

The Portland Trail Blazers and coach Terry Stotts are parting ways after nine seasons.

Nuggets eliminate Trail Blazers in Game 6 with 126-115 win

Nikola Jokic had 36 points and the Denver Nuggets eliminated the Portland Trail Blazers in six games with a 126-115 victory Thursday night.

Nuggets beat Blazers 147-140 in 2OT, Lillard scores 55

Michael Porter Jr.โ€™s 3-pointer with 1:33 left in the second overtime helped the Denver Nuggets squelch an epic comeback by the Portland Trail Blazers with a 147-140 win Tuesday night.

Trail Blazers beat Nuggets 115-95 in Game 4 to tie series

Norman Powell matched his career playoff high with 29 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Denver Nuggets 115-95 on Saturday in Game 4 to even the first-round series.

Jokic scores 38, Nuggets beat Blazers 128-109 to even series

Nikola Jokic scored 38 points to overcome a 3-point shooting barrage from Damian Lillard and the Denver Nuggets evened the first-round series by beating the Portland Trail Blazers 128-109 in a chippy Game 2.

Lillard leads 3-point barrage, Blazers beat Nuggets 123-109

Damian Lillard scored 34 points and led Portlandโ€™s 3-point barrage that sparked the Trail Blazersโ€™ 123-109 win over the Denver Nuggets in the opener of their first-round playoff series Saturday night.

Booker hits late free throws, Suns top Trail Blazers 118-117

Devin Booker hit two free throws with 2.4 seconds remaining to give the Phoenix Suns a 118-117 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Jazz rout Trail Blazers for 23rd straight home victory

Donovan Mitchell scored 37 points to lead the Utah Jazz to their 23rd straight home victory with a 122-103 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Lillard scores 30 as Blazers down 76ers 118-114

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, left, is fouled by Philadelphia 76ers guard Furkan Korkmaz during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)PORTLAND, Ore. โ€“ Damian Lillard had 30 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 118-114 on Thursday night. The Eastern Conference-leading Sixers had won six of seven, with the only defeat during that span coming a week ago to the Trail Blazers, 121-105. Lillard was third in the league, averaging 29.4 points a game with 13 of 30 or more points this season. The Trail Blazers host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday.

Trent, Anthony lead undermanned Portland past 76ers 121-105

Portland Trail Blazers' Rodney Hood, left, tries to dribble past Philadelphia 76ers' Seth Curry during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Philadelphia. Gary Trent Jr. scored 24 points and Enes Kanter had 17 points and 18 rebounds to lead the undermanned Trail Blazers to a 121-105 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night. Carmelo Anthony had 22 points and a Trail Blazers team with four starters missing led by as many as 29 points against the top team in the East. โ€œBut on both ends of the floor, the other guys did an amazing job today.โ€Joel Embiid scored 37 points for the Sixers. Throw in four players already out with injuries -- including Jusuf Nurkic (wrist) and McCollum (left foot) -- and the Trail Blazers were down to nine players.

Stephen Curry has career-high 62, Warriors beat Blazers

Golden State Warriors guard Damion Lee, right, pours water over the head of guard Stephen Curry (30) while celebrating Curry's career-high 62 points against the Portland Trail Blazers in an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. One small blemish in his brilliant night: Curry had his streak of free throws snapped at a franchise-record 80 in the first. Against Portland, Curry made a career-high 18 of his most attempts yet at 19. McCollum shot 2 for 8 from deep after his 25 3-pointers over the initial five games left him and Curry as the only players to ever do so. ... Curry scored 20 or more in a quarter for the 27th time in his career.

Lillard, Trent shoot Blazers past champion Lakers, 115-107

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, fouls Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroeder (17) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)LOS ANGELES โ€“ Damian Lillard scored 21 of his 31 points in the second half, and CJ McCollum had 20 points and 11 assists in the Portland Trail Blazers' 115-107 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. Gary Trent Jr. matched his career high with seven 3-pointers while scoring 28 points in the Blazers' second straight win over the Lakers at Staples Center. Dennis Schrรถder added 24 points, but the Lakers' streak of 59 straight victories when taking a lead into the fourth quarter was snapped. ... Los Angeles got just 23 bench points, led by Montrezl Harrell's nine.

McCollum scores 44 to lift Trail Blazers past Rockets in OT

(AP Photo/Steve Dykes)PORTLAND, Ore. โ€“ CJ McCollum scored 44 points, including a 3-pointer with 6.3 seconds left that gave the Portland Trail Blazers a 128-126 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night. Lillard's layup pushed the Blazers ahead 125-123 with 30 seconds left in overtime, but Harden made a 3 to push the Rockets ahead with 15.3 seconds left. Then with 6.3 seconds left, the ball found McCollum again and the Blazers' guard hit another long range shot putting Portland ahead 128-126. After Wood cut the Blazers lead to 123-120 with a layup, Harden tied the game again at 123 with 38.6 seconds left. After a missed 3-pointer by Lillard, Houstonโ€™s PJ Tucker was called for a loose ball foul on the rebound with 32 seconds left.

James and Lakers advance with 131-122 win over Trail Blazers

We got better throughout the course of the series, James said. The Lakers hadn't won a playoff series since 2012. James has never lost a first-round playoff series, going 14-0. CJ McCollum had 36 points for the surprisingly scrappy Trail Blazers, who played without injured All-Star guard Damian Lillard. His personality and energy were unmatched, and his contributions on the court were unmistakable, helping the Trail Blazers into the playoffs each of his eight seasons with the team, the Blazers said in a statement.

On Kobe Bryant Day, Lakers dominate Blazers 135-115

The Trail Blazers won the opener but have appeared gassed in the past two games as the grind of the bubble and injuries appear to have taken a toll. It was considered Kobe Day because Monday was 8/24, the two numbers Kobe Bryant wore during his 20-year career. We want to have this be a day to celebrate his life and carry that type of emotion into the game, Lakers coach Frank Vogel said before the game. It was the most points in a half for Los Angeles in a playoff game since a game against Denver in 1987. Trail Blazers: It was the first time this season that the Blazers allowed an opponent 80 first-half points.

Lillard scores 34 and Blazers beat Lakers 100-93 in Game 1

James' layup gave Los Angeles the lead, and Kuzma added a pair of free throws and another layup to extend it to 84-78. After Danny Green's layup tied it again for Los Angeles, Lillard nailed a 3-pointer. The Blazers were able to stay in front throughout the third quarter, but the Lakers kept it close. The game was delayed for a time in the first half when the Lakers' rim got tilted and had to be adjusted. TIP INSTrail Blazers: Lillard had 48 points in Portland's 127-119 victory over the Lakers in Los Angeles on Jan. 31.

Disney is nice but for NBA's top teams, no place like home

But right now it's more hurting the teams that should be playing in front of rowdy fans, not virtual ones. With Domantas Sabonis lost to injury, the Pacers need Turner to do even more on the inside to pick up the slack. Game 2, 9 p.m. ESPN NEED TO KNOW: These teams are seeded No. 8 based on what they did over the entire season, but there is no such difference in the bubble. Vogel said he believes in adjusting when necessary and may decide the Lakers need more speed on the floor and go smaller.

Blazers make playoffs, oust Grizzlies with 126-122 victory

Portland finished eighth in the West, Memphis was ninth, and the Grizzlies needed to sweep a two-game matchup to advance. They had a chance, up eight in the final quarter, before Portland did what Portland does in the bubble find a way at the end. The Grizzlies' 42-point third quarter matched the second-highest scoring period of the season for Memphis and was the second-highest scoring third quarter in franchise history. LOOKING AHEADThe Lakers went 2-1 against the Blazers this season, with the road team winning all three games. Anthony Davis (32.0 ppg) and LeBron James (24.7 ppg) led the Lakers; Lillard (36.0 ppg) and Whiteside (22.0 ppg) led the Blazers.

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