Spurs handle Raptors for sixth straight win, look back in form The San Antonio Spurs have accomplished enough in the last 15 years to have earned the benefit of the doubt during cold streaks, but fans could be forgiven for questioning their ability to contend after recent struggles in the midst of the team's annual (and usually very solid) Rodeo Road Trip. After starting off the nine-game … [Read more...]

Lakers out of playoff hunt; earliest since move LOS ANGELES -- The Lakers were eliminated from playoff contention Tuesday, marking their earliest elimination since the franchise moved to L.A. before the 1960-61 season. The Lakers were officially knocked out when the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Brooklyn Nets. They later beat the Detroit Pistons 93-85 to improve to 17-46. Their … [Read more...]

Stoudemire scolds Mavs: 'Came here to win' Updated: March 11, 2015, 2:30 AM ET By Tim MacMahon | ESPNDallas.com DALLAS -- Amar'e Stoudemire, disgusted and disappointed after the Mavericks' most lopsided loss of the season, delivered a stern message to his new teammates Tuesday night. "I came here to win, and we're [4 ½] games out of being out of the playoffs, which is … [Read more...]