News archive: Monday, April 20, 2015
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NBA awards
Lou Williams, who averaged a career-high 15.5 points and helped Toronto win a franchise-record 49 games, is the winner of the 2014-15 NBA Sixth Man Award.
Injuries
One day after a left knee injury limited Tyreke Evans to 12 minutes in the Pelicans 106-99 loss in Game 1, he said that he's a gametime decision for Game 2.
Injuries
Spurs point guard Tony Parker will play in Game 2 of the team's playoff series against the Clippers despite dealing with left ankle and thigh injuries.
Injuries
Al Horford was able to return to the court after dislocating his right pinky finger in the first game of the playoffs.
Coaches
Flip Saunders, Timberwolves president, says he will also serve as the team's coach "until I feel we need to move in a different direction."
NBA games
Chris Paul scored 32 points, Blake Griffin added 26 points and 12 rebounds, and the Clippers surged in the second half for a 107-92 victory Sunday night.
NBA games
Beno Udrih scored 20 points in the best playoff game of his career, and the Grizzlies never trailed in routing the Portland Trail Blazers 100-86 on Sunday.
NBA games
Leading nearly the entire game but struggling to put the No. 8 seed away, the Hawks got 21 points from Kyle Korver to beat Brooklyn 99-92 in Game 1.
NBA games
Kyrie Irving scored 30 points in his playoff debut, LeBron James added 20 leading the Cavaliers to a 113-100 victory in Game 1 over the Boston Celtics.
NCAA news:
Utah center Jakob Poeltl will bypass the NBA draft and return for his sophomore year. The 7-foot Austria native announced the decision Monday morning.
NCAA news:
Gonzaga forward Kyle Wiltjer has decided to return for his senior season, according to sources. Wiltjer averaged 16.8 points and 6.2 rebounds.