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.
Teams That Have Overcome A 3-1 Series Deficit In The NBA Playoffs
The Los Angeles Lakers entered the playoffs as the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference. Yet they trail the Minnesota Timberwolves in their...
LeBron James Has Been Down 3-1 Five Times; He’s Won Once
It's do-or-die time for LeBron James and the Lakers in the NBA playoffs, as they trail their first-round series against the Timberwolves by a...
Lakers’ Luka Doncic: ‘This Is The Playoffs. Fatigue Shouldn’t Play A Role’
The Lakers blew a 12-point lead in the second half before losing, 116-113, to the Timberwolves on Sunday. The series now shifts back to...
Wolves’ Chris Finch On Anthony Edwards: ‘You Could See It In His Eyes That He Was Going To Bring It Home’
The Timberwolves overcame a fourth-quarter deficit -- twice -- in holding off the visiting Lakers by a 116-113 count on Sunday, taking a commanding...
Knicks’ Josh Hart Admits To Making Contact On Pistons’ Failed Game-Winner
The Knicks escaped Detroit with their second road playoff win in two tries, taking a 3-1 series lead over the Pistons. The series now...
JB Bickerstaff After Pistons Drop Both Home Games To Knicks: Cade’s Lack Of Free Throws Surprising
The Pistons will need a basketball miracle now. For the second time in two games in Detroit, they lost to the Knicks. Both were...
Draymond Green Offers Congrats To Evan Mobley: ‘Incredible Young Player’
Warriors forward Draymond Green was among the finalists for Defensive Player of the Year, but Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley swatted that opportunity away.
It...
Jimmy Butler Could Return Monday As Warriors Snag 2-1 Lead
No Jimmy Butler? No problem for the Warriors — at least for now. Stephen Curry turned in a vintage performance, erupting for 36 points...
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic On Airball That Led To Win: ‘This Is Gonna Be Bad’
With the final seconds ticking away and the game tied, Nuggets star Nikola Jokic launched a well-challenged heave against the Clippers.
Airball.
But that airball was...
From Guards to Bigs, Cavs’ Versatility And Depth Burying Heat
The Cavaliers didn’t just beat the Miami Heat in Game 3. They steamrolled ‘em, 124-87, and let’s be real: this series is all but...
Grizzlies Facing Offseason Of Inevitable Change
Now, the Memphis Grizzlies will get an entire offseason to figure out what's next. After all, the Grizzlies have all the trappings of a...
Lakers’ Hopes Hinge On Cleaner Play Heading Into Game 4 vs. Wolves
LeBron James turned in one of his best playoff performances in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform on Friday, scoring 38 points and grabbing 10...
Thunder Slam Door On Grizzlies, Eye Bigger Prize
One round down, bigger challenges ahead.
The Oklahoma City Thunder -- the NBA’s youngest team -- completed a first-round sweep Saturday, edging the Memphis Grizzlies...
Michael Jordan And The World He Would Make Became Evident Right Away
Perhaps fittingly, it started in Peoria.
You know the line — "Will it play in Peoria?" — the old shorthand for what the American people...
