Author: Mark Medina, USA TODAY

Nikola Jokic is the first center in 21 years to win the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award after averaging 26.4 points, 10.8 rebounds and 8.3 assists.

After prevailing in Game 7 against the Mavericks, the Clippers have little time to savor the victory before Tuesday’s Game 1 against the Jazz.

The Los Angeles Clippers secured a 126-111 win in a decisive Game 7 over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday at Staples Center.

Kawhi Leonard poured in 45 points while primarily guarding Luka Doncic on the other end as the Clippers forced a decisive Game 7 against the Mavs.

The Lakers point to external circumstances — like key injuries — as reasons for their failed attempt to repeat as NBA champions.

After Wednesday’s practice, Anthony Davis reported that his groin was ‘getting better each day’ and has been receiving ‘treatment around the clock.’

Luka Doncic labored through lingering neck and shoulder pain to score 42 points and lead the Mavericks to a 3-2 series lead on the Clippers.

LeBron James didn’t get much help without Anthony Davis in the lineup, and the Lakers’ loss in Game 5 to the Suns puts them one away from going home.

The Los Angeles Lakers are in serious danger of being eliminated as the Phoenix Suns crushed them in Game 5. Mark Medina offers up his takeaways.