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Like a heavyweight fight, this game had some epic changes in momentum before James took over and overshadowed a career night for Jeff Green.
The Knicks big man is going to have the medical staff take a look at what's been ailing him since March 13.
See what the Black Mamba said when asked how it compared to his worst ankle injury. Here's a hint: He was candid.
Old, slow and injured teams tend not to fare well in track meets known as Nuggets games.
The Grizzlies came to town to take on the Clippers and saw a familiar name lead the way in scoring for the visitors.
Bryant's filter has already been turned to 'off' this season, and Wednesday night following a severe ankle injury was no exception.
The Thunder were efficient enough to give their starters a well-deserved break in a rout.
Kobe Bryant and the Lakers lost a tough game on the road, but took an even bigger loss as the Lakers' superstar went down. How much time will he miss?
The Black Mamba hit a near-impossible three-pointer late , but it wasn't enough to overcome an otherwise dismal fourth quarter.
Day 8 promises plenty of big names as Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova will all return to the court.
In a sit-down interview with Time Warner Cable Sports Net, Howard revealed just how badly his ailing back affected his preparation and early-season play.
None of the game's top names in action on Day 7 had any real issues in advancing.
The Miami Heat were efficient and never relented as they made quick work of the Hawks at home.
The Lakers superstar heeded the advice of Kobe Bryant and showed no mercy when he stepped on the court.
The Lakers big man knows to expect emotions to run high in his first return to Orlando since a four-team trade sent him to Hollywood last offseason.
There will be plenty of high-profile players to keep up with on Day 7 at Indian Wells.
Golden State needed a win badly and, led by their outstanding young backcourt, they managed to make quick work of the ailing Knicks.
The tennis legend made quick work of his opponent in order to advance into the fourth round.
On Monday night, the Spurs reinforced their claim to the top spot in the wild, wild Western Conference.
Less than a full day removed from being posterized by DeAndre Jordan, Brandon Knight went down with a left ankle injury.
Blake Griffin continued his evolution into an all-around threat as he notched his third career double-double.
Tim Duncan and the rest of the gang know how to execute, and it showed on Wednesday night.
The defense left a lot to be desired as Dirk & Co. staved off a late run from the Rockets to hang on at home.
Down by as many as 18 points in the fourth quarter, Kobe Bryant went legend and willed the Lakers to a win in a game they had to have.
Cleveland scored 36 fourth-quarter points to overcome a 14-point deficit.
Jeff Green went into hero mode and finished a defensive-minded game to lift Boston to a key win.
The Clips' biggest instigator isn't afraid to speak his mind. Find out what he said this time.
The Lakers' big man is still dealing with some pain in his troubled back, and it has shown in his lack of explosiveness this year.
The Nets' point guard is feeling better after the latest treatment on his ailing ankles.
The Thunder's stars were too much for the Lakers to handle.