The Los Angeles Clippers pulled away from the Portland Trail Blazers in the second quarter and sailed to a 93-77 victory, moving a step closer to home-court advantage. Earlier, the Atlanta Hawks failed to improve their playoff stock, falling to the Toronto Raptors, 113-96.
Hawks fall to Raptors, Clippers destroy Blazers

USA TODAY SportsCrawford feeds Hollins, high-5s Billy Crystal


That warrants some dap from Billy Crystal for sure:
Read Article >This is how Tony Allen does it

USA TODAY SportsHere’s Tony Allen expressing chagrin about his performance, because Tony Allen is great:
And there’s more:
Read Article >Terrence Ross turned his ankle again

USA TODAY SportsRoss had eight points, including a couple of huge dunks earlier in tonight’s game, but didn’t return after the fall. With just one game remaining, that might be it for his season.
Read Article >Terrence Ross sure does jump high


It must be nice to play with a dunker. In many cases, John Lucas would have had to navigate three defenders to get a decent look in transition. With Terrence Ross around, he can just chuck the ball from halfcourt vaguely in the direction of the rim.
He’s good at jumping.
Read Article >Kobe’s injury gets NMA’d

USA TODAY SportsHawks-Raptors, Clips-Blazers play for seeding

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