2017 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Preview
The 2017 NBA Playoff teams are set in the Western Conference. Here's a look at the teams that will tip off out west this weekend.
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The 2017 NBA Playoff teams are set in the Western Conference. Here's a look at the teams that will tip off out west this weekend.
Mavericks' head coach Rick Carlisle told reporters Friday that the young players are going to play a lot of minutes in the final four games of the season.
A former financial adviser to retired San Antonio Spurs star Tim Duncan has pleaded guilty in a multimillion-dollar fraud case and faces up to 20 years in prison.
Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge has been cleared to play after the latest occurrence of heart arrhythmia, which has sporadically sidelined him throughout his career.
San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge will be out indefinitely due to a minor heart arrhythmia, the latest occurrence of heart issues for the five-time All-Star.
With the NBA season more than half over, Western Conference teams prepare for the playoffs or the draft.
Gregg Popovich tied the NBA record for the most wins with a single franchise. He greeted his latest milestone with his usual self-deprecation and deflection, insisting he only achieves these records because he is old.
Seth Curry scored 24 points and the Dallas Mavericks snapped a 12-game losing streak in San Antonio, beating the Spurs 105-101 on Sunday night.
NBA teams always have room for improvement. Here are 2017 New Year's resolutions for the Western Conference.
Tim Duncan brought more than gaudy numbers night after night for 19 seasons with the San Antonio Spurs.
Patty Mills scored 15 of his team-high 23 points in the fourth quarter and Kawhi Leonard added 21 points, helping the Spurs rally from a 13-point deficit for a 94-87 win over the Mavericks on Wednesday night.
Vince Carter is not ready to be grounded. Same with Manu Ginobili in San Antonio, Jason Terry in Milwaukee, Paul Pierce in Los Angeles and Dirk Nowitzki in Dallas, who follow Carter as the oldest players in the NBA.
Kawhi Leonard had 24 points and nine rebounds, and the Spurs escaped with a 96-91 victory over the struggling Mavericks on Monday night for their sixth straight win.
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Much has changed in the Western Conference. Tim Duncan, Kobe Bryant and Kevin Garnett are all retired. But the target remains the same. It's still the Warriors favored to prevail, followed by the Spurs.
Jonathan Gibson's three-point play with 1:43 left broke a tie and put Dallas ahead to stay.
The San Antonio Spurs have signed two-time All-Star David Lee.
San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, 15-time NBA All-Star, could have owned any basketball era, though modesty would never let him say so.
San Antonio Spurs star Tim Duncan announces retirement after 19 NBA seasons that included five championships .
The San Antonio Spurs have traded Boris Diaw to the Utah Jazz for point guard Olivier Hanlan, a person with knowledge of the deal said Tuesday.
The Thunder rolled over the Spurs, again. But San Antonio's future remains bright, with or without Duncan, Ginobili and Parker.
Now that Kevin Durant is back, the Thunder have returned to a familiar place. Oklahoma City beat San Antonio in six games to advance to the Western Conference finals for the fourth time in six years.
San Antonio forward Tim Duncan turned 40 years old last month, and the basketball world marveled at his accomplishments. He played a significant role in helping the Spurs have their best regular season ever.
Westbrook had 35 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Spurs 95-91 on Tuesday night and take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
Durant had 29 points on 10-for-13 shooting in the second half. He scored 17 points in the fourth quarter, one more than the Spurs, and did it on 6-for-6 shooting.
With so much else to rebuild, a baseball season in 2026 seemed like more than a dream.
Millions of Venezuelans have been affected by the earthquakes that struck the country earlier this week.
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Mabank Fire Department, Mabank PD and the family," The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office said via social media.
Pinch-runner Jarred Kelenic scored the tiebreaking run by racing home from second base on a wild pitch in the ninth inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the slumping Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 to complete a four-game sweep.
With so much else to rebuild, a baseball season in 2026 seemed like more than a dream.
Millions of Venezuelans have been affected by the earthquakes that struck the country earlier this week.
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Mabank Fire Department, Mabank PD and the family," The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office said via social media.
Pinch-runner Jarred Kelenic scored the tiebreaking run by racing home from second base on a wild pitch in the ninth inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the slumping Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 to complete a four-game sweep.
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
One year after catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country, Texas has installed new flood warning sirens in some areas, but an I-Team investigation found large parts of the state still lack outdoor warning systems.
Federal officials are warning that one of the world's largest sporting events could bring more than soccer fans.
Donald Mercer was sentenced to 300 days behind bars for soliciting sex from a woman he arrested.
A major bipartisan housing affordability bill is headed toward becoming law — even without President Trump's signature. The legislation would boost homebuilding, limit some corporate home buying, expand affordable housing funding and strengthen renter protections.
"He needs to pitch a tent in Texas." In a tight Senate race between Paxton and Talarico, Republicans say President Trump will be welcomed in the state.
D'rinda Randall told CBS News Texas she has a plan to unite her party before the midterms in November.
Representatives Matt Shaheen of Prosper and Jeff Leach of Allen are from Collin County, Paxton's home turf.
Republican Texas Reps. Jeff Leach of Allen and Matt Shaheen of Prosper tell Jack Fink why they've changed their support from John Cornyn to Republican nominee Ken Paxton in the race for U.S. Senate.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The bank is closing a call center at its Plano campus and laying off 244 workers as part of a consolidation effort.
Mayor Eric Johnson said in an announcement the bank is considering Dallas for a new hub that could bring thousands of jobs to the metroplex.
The city of Plano is on a roll, and Mayor John Muns said the key to the city's successes comes down to customer service.
Despite the costs and rules, fans are excited for the World Cup madness that's finally taking off.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
With so much else to rebuild, a baseball season in 2026 seemed like more than a dream.
Pinch-runner Jarred Kelenic scored the tiebreaking run by racing home from second base on a wild pitch in the ninth inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the slumping Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 to complete a four-game sweep.
Natasha Howard and Olivia Miles both scored 21 points and Cheryl Reeve tied the WNBA record for career coaching wins as the Minnesota Lynx beat the Dallas Wings 85-77.
Argentina and Jordan will face off in the final match of the group stage on Saturday night.
Jerry Jones has vehemently rejected calls to put up curtains during NFL games, but FIFA was taking no chances.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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