60 points, 50 shots, 1 more win: Kobe Bryant says goodbye his way Kobe Bryant's 20th and final NBA season came to a close on Wednesday night. He finished it exactly as he spent most of it: remorselessly and gleefully gunning. And everybody loved it, because it was perfect. It couldn't have been more perfect. In his last game as a professional basketball player, Bryant fully embraced the … [Read more...]

NBA first-round playoff schedule 2:23 AM ET ESPN.com news services print All Times ET FIRST ROUND (Best of 7) WESTERN CONFERENCE Golden State vs. Houston Game 1 - Sat April 16 Houston at Golden State 3:30PM ABC/R Game 2 - Mon April 18 Houston at Golden State 10:30PM TNT Game 3 - Thu April 21 Golden State at Houston 9:30PM TNT Game 4 - Sun April 24 Golden State at Houston 3:30PM ABC/R … [Read more...]

Sports world reacts to Kobe Bryant's 60 point grand finale Everyone expected a great goodbye, but no one expected 60 points from Kobe Bryant in his final game. Pau Gasol, Russell Westbrook and LeBron James praised his final performance, but one former teammate didn't have very nice things to say. Kobe Bean!!— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 14, 2016 60!!— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 14, … [Read more...]

Kobe goes out with a bang, scores 60 in final game to beat Jazz Kobe Bryant's 20th and final NBA season came to a close on Wednesday night. He finished it exactly as he spent most of it: remorselessly and gleefully gunning. And everybody loved it, because it was perfect. It couldn't have been more perfect. In his last game as a professional basketball player, Bryant fully embraced the Viking … [Read more...]

Curry nails 400th 3-pointer to cap season record 1:42 AM ET Associated Press print Stephen Curry made his 400th 3-pointer of the season Wednesday, extending his own single-season record for 3's on a night the Golden State Warriors broke the NBA's single-season record for wins with their 73rd. Where do Steph Curry and the Warriors belong among the greatest NBA stories? Will they go … [Read more...]

The 2016 NBA Playoffs bracket is set The 82-game schedule has come to close. All the seeds are set, and it's now time for the NBA's postseason. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Look below for a brief guide to every first-round series, including records, seeds, and some brief notes on where each squad stands. No. 1 Golden State Warriors (73-9) vs. No. … [Read more...]

Sources: Wizards fire Wittman after 41-41 season 12:47 AM ET ESPN.com news services print Randy Wittman has been told he will not be retained as coach of the Washington Wizards, sources told ESPN's Marc Stein. Wittman was informed of his dismissal Wednesday night after the team's season ended with a 109-98 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, according to The Associated Press. Wittman … [Read more...]

Athletes, celebs, President Obama honor Kobe Bryant on social media Kobe Bryant's final NBA game had the world watching, including many celebrities and accomplished athletes who tweeted their love, support and sadness in seeing the Black Mamba's career come to an end. Kobe spent as much time as anyone developing his game. It paid off, to me he ranks behind only MJ among all players in the … [Read more...]

Warriors reach 73 wins in blowout to set new single-season record The biggest story of the NBA's regular season has reached its resolution. It ends with the Golden State Warriors holding a 73-9 record, a new league record for wins in a single season. The Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 125-104 at Oracle Arena on Wednesday to end the season on a four-game winning streak that puts them … [Read more...]

The Lakers gave Kobe and Vanessa Bryant diamond 'retirement' rings Kobe Bryant helped deliver the Los Angeles Lakers five championship rings during his illustrious 20-year career in purple and gold. On Wednesday night, before his final game as an NBA player ahead of his retirement at the end of this season, the Lakers did what they could to return the favor, presenting both Kobe and his … [Read more...]