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Six months ago, James Harden sat in front of reporters at a cramped press conference, his first since being traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. His face was half hidden by his famous beard, his eyes were unreadable, and his voice was soft. He was talking about how he had been handled by his previous … Read more
The Orlando Magic forced a Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 103-96 win on Friday night, protecting home court and keeping their season alive thanks to three starters scoring over 20 points. Each of Orlando’s combined efforts were much needed to overcome the 50-point game Cleveland received from Donovan Mitchell. Only one other … Read more
The Dallas Mavericks (45-29) are the league’s hottest team, winners of seven straight after Sunday’s demolition of the Houston Rockets. They’ve latched onto the Western Conference’s fifth seed, and finishing within the top six — with a relatively easy schedule remaining in the final eight games — feels exceptionally likely. The team itself has provided … Read more
Once Kenneth Roe looked up from his phone late in the third quarter, he realized something was going on. Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić was looking at him and motioning toward security. Roe quickly had one thought. “Is he really going to kick me out right now?” The Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night won their … Read more
A still from the new A24 Films movie “Civil War.” SFGATE politics reporter Alec Regimbal unpacks the film’s fictional military alliance between California and Texas. Courtesy of A24 Films Seemingly, the only thing California and Texas have in common these days is their disdain for one another. Forget our similar origins, rooted in an unflagging pioneer spirit … Read more
