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Golden Knights open conference finals with OT win over Stars

LAS VEGAS — Left wing Brett Howden scored in overtime and the Golden Knights defeated the Dallas Stars, 4-3, in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals at T-Mobile Arena on Friday.

Tribune News Service

Mark Kiszla: The King is dead! Long live the Joker! Nuggets turn narrative of Western Conference finals on its head.

DENVER — The King is dead. Long live the Joker.

The Denver Post

LeBron James warning falls on deaf ears as Nikola Jokic ties all-time NBA record

The former multiple-time MVPs are facing off in the Western Conference Finals, and Nikola Jokic currently has a 2-0 edge over LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers

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Murray's big fourth quarter propels Nuggets past Lakers 108-103 for 2-0 lead in West finals

Jamal Murray scored 23 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter, propelling the Denver Nuggets to a 108-103 come-from-behind win over the Los Angeles Lakers for a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals

The Independent UK

How the Stars plan to capitalize on their special teams advantage vs. the Golden Knights

Much of the chatter in the Stars locker room heading into the Western Conference finals series against the Las Vegas Golden Knights has been about the caliber of their opponent.

Tribune News Service

Shaquille O’Neal Makes Bold Guarantee for Lakers-Nuggets Game 2

Shaq thinks he knows exactly how the second game of the Western Conference finals will play out.

Sports Illustrated

NBA | Nikola Jokic leads Nuggets past LeBron’s Lakers 132-126 in Game 1 of Western Conference Finals

Nikola Jokic recorded his sixth triple-double of the 2022-23 NBA playoffs, powering the Denver Nuggets to a 132-126 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals

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Nikola Jokic leads Nuggets past Lakers 132-126 in West opener

Nikola Jokic's powerful display at both ends of the court propelled the Denver Nuggets past the Los Angeles Lakers 132-126 in the opener of the Western Conference Finals

The Independent UK

NBA Wires roundtable: Predictions for the Lakers-Nuggets series

Our staff at USA TODAY's NBA Wire sites gave their predictions for the Western Conference Finals between the Lakers and Nuggets.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Should Darvin Ham change or extend the Lakers rotation vs. the Nuggets?

Facing the Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals could force Lakers head coach Darvin Ham to tweak his rotation a bit.

USA Today Sports Media Group

As NBA coaching changes mount, some lament the lack of job security

Miami’s Erik Spoelstra and Denver’s Michael Malone are two of the four NBA coaches to have spent at least eight years with their current team

The Independent UK

Hintz and teen Johnston score as Stars beat Kraken 2-1 in Game 7 to advance to West final

Roope Hintz and teenager Wyatt Johnston scored goals and the Dallas Stars advanced to the Western Conference final with a 2-1 win over the Seattle Kraken in Game 7

The Independent UK

Lakers, Warriors Semifinal Series Reached Historic Viewership

Los Angeles vs. Golden State delivered some massive numbers.

Sports Illustrated

Los Angeles Lakers star has item confiscated in awkward press conference exchange

A team representative had to awkwardly step in as D'Angelo Russell attempted to promote his own brand during an NBA press conference after the Lakers eliminated the Golden State Warriors

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The Guardian - US

NBA conference finals predictions: will Jokić halt LeBron’s title ambitions?

With the NBA’s final four set, let’s take a look at the matchups as the Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets battle for the title

The Independent UK

Jonathan Marchessault scores 3 to lead Golden Knights past Oilers 5-2 to advance to West final

Jonathan Marchessault scored three goals for his second career postseason hat trick as the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 in Game 6 of their second-round series to advance to the Western Conference final

Daily Mirror

LeBron James could be prepared to copy Michael Jordan with documentary filmed

LeBron James could get his own version of Michael Jordan's Last Dance with a camera crew reportedly charting the Los Angeles Lakers' remarkable season as they chase NBA glory

The Guardian - US

The epic LeBron James-Steph Curry rivalry delivered once again. Enjoy them while you can

LeBron v Steph has been the defining rivalry of my basketball life. Their latest chapter did not disappoint, but it’s clear their special rivalry is nearer to the end than the beginning

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Steve Kerr pays respect to the Lakers after they eliminate his Warriors from the playoffs

Warriors coach Steve Kerr showed great class when he congratulated and praised the Lakers after they knocked his team out of the playoffs.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Thoughts and Things to Know: Warriors’ season comes to an end with Game 6 loss to Lakers

Steph Curry's 32-point performance in Game 6 on Friday night wasn't enough for the Warriors to extend the series to a Game 7 against the Lakers.

USA Today Sports Media Group

NBA Twitter reacts to the Lakers eliminating the Warriors from the playoffs

Fans on Twitter were very impressed and excited after the Lakers knocked off the Warriors in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Lakers player grades: L.A. sends Warriors home, advances to Western Conference Finals

The Lakers put away the Warriors in convincing fashion on Friday night to advance to the Western Conference Finals.

Sports Illustrated

Nuggets Coach Explains Why Team Isn’t ‘Celebrating’ After Blowing Out Suns to Win Series

Denver has bigger goals after beating the star-studded Suns in six games.

Daily Mirror

'Psychic' TikTok dog correctly predicts FIVE NBA Playoff results leaving fans in awe

Lilo the corgi has called the winner in all each of the first five games of the Western Conference semifinals series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors

USA Today Sports Media Group

Lakers vs. Warriors Game 6: Stream, lineups, injury reports and broadcast info

Here's all you need to know ahead of Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals between the Lakers and Warriors on Friday.

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