SACRAMENTO — During the madness of March, the difference between winning and losing often comes down to a single play. The ball bounces a certain way, a whistle is blown at a certain time, and the fates of all involved can change in an instant. More
USA TODAY Sports’ NBA power rankings for Week 18 (Sunday, Feb. 26 through Saturday, March 4) of the 2016-17 season. More
A Louisville sophomore won’t be awarded the $38,000 in prize money he won for a halftime contest in which he made a layup, free throw, three-pointer, and half-court shot. More
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Golden State Warriors missed Kevin Durant’s big presence on both ends of the court. They missed their snappy ball movement that leads to easy baskets and open 3-pointers. More
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Well-rested on fresh legs, Stephen Curry found his 3-point touch during one phenomenal flurry in one game-breaking quarter. More
CLEVELAND — Like so many other games against the New York Knicks, this one “got too easy” for the Cleveland Cavaliers. More
NEW ORLEANS (AP) The Latest on Saturday’s NBA All-Star events (all times local):
Behind an MVP performance by Quinn Cook the East team edged the West 105-100 in the NBA D-League All-Star game at the Superdome. More
Wisconsin has used the same starting lineup for 59 of its past 60 games, so a change to that group will not be made casually. The Badgers are serious about getting themselves ready for March. More