Sam Amico
Sam Amico has covered the NBA for 20 years, previously for SI.com, FOX Sports, CBS Sports, Amico Hoops and the Boston Herald.
NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, Pistons
Timberwolves
The Timberwolves responded to their Game 1 stumble with authority, throttling the Warriors 117-93 in Game 2 behind a wire-to-wire effort -- and a...
Nuggets Survive Nikola Jokic’s Worst, Serve Thunder Cold Dose of Reality
Nikola Jokic slumped onto the bench and screamed toward the heavens, frustration pouring from the face of a two-time MVP who could not buy...
Breaking Down Cavs’ Game 3 Road Win Over Pacers
Here’s a quick breakdown of the Cavaliers’ road win over the Pacers in Game 3. The road team is undefeated in this series. …
Game...
Dribbles: Cavs Get Stars And Mojo Back, Win Convincingly, And Now We Have A Series
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' fairly easy 126-104 road win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 on Friday night. ...
1. What a...
Cavs, Donovan Mitchell Rise High, Get Victory They So Desperately Needed
For the Cavaliers, it was again a whole lotta Donovan Mitchell when they needed him most.
Only this time, he had more help. And now...
Halftime Dribbles: So Far, Cavs At Full Strength A Different Beast
Halftime dribbles on Game 3 between the Cavaliers and Pacers in Indianapolis. ...
1. The Cavs are at full strength and their zone defense has...
Cavs’ Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, De’Andre Hunter to Return for Game 3
Finally, the Cavaliers will be at full strength — as all three of their injured players will return for Game 3 vs. the Pacers,...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Darius Garland, Nuggets, Heat
Cavaliers
While the Cavaliers remain hopeful that Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and De'Andre Hunter will be available for Game 3 vs. the Pacers, questions persist...
Hawks Interview Danny Ferry, Calvin Booth, Monte McNair for Top Executive Vacancy
Hawks owner Tony Ressler has shown strong interest in hiring a former player agent to run Atlanta’s front office, per Marc Stein and Jake...
Hoops Wire Live: Dear Cavs, Meet Your Biggest Weekend In Long, Long Time
It doesn't get any bigger than this for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Two games. At Indiana. Trailing the Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Pacers,...
NBA Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Celtics, Mavericks
Pacers
Point guard Tyrese Haliburton said he is having no issues after suffering what appeared to be a wrist injury in the Game 2 win...
Cavs’ Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, De’Andre Hunter Take Part In Shootaround
The Cavaliers may be getting back three players they could really use for Game 3 against the Pacers.
That would be none other than point...
Game 3? Must win. Talkin’ Cavs with Booby Gibson
The Cavaliers have arrived in Indianapolis where their greatest challenge awaits. They lost both in Cleveland.
Down 2-0 in their second round series vs. the...
Back-to-Back 20-Point Meltdowns Put Celtics on Wrong Side of History
The Boston Celtics are making all kinds of history in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
None of it is good.
Two days after coughing up a 20-point...
