We're not quite in barrel-scrapping territory in the East ... but it's pretty close. Out West, things are more competitive.

SAN FRANCISCO – Former NBA player Blake Griffin still recognizes the greatness of LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and James Harden, but he sees a “shift” in power in the league. The youths ...

The Thunder had a 35-32 deficit after the first quarter ... He shot 3-of-6 from 3 and went 8-of-8 from the free-throw line. Against NBA champions Tatum and Brown, Gilgeous-Alexander was the best ...