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Anthony Edwards' huge 2nd half helps Wolves sweep Suns
Anthony Edwards scored 31 of his 40 points in the second half and the Minnesota Timberwolves completed a four-game sweep of the host Phoenix Suns with a 122-116 victory on Sunday night in their Western Conference first-round series....
Myles Turner, Pacers earn 3-1 series lead over Bucks
Myles Turner scored 29 points and Tyrese Haliburton added 24 to fuel the Indiana Pacers to a 126-113 victory over the undermanned Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series in Indianapolis.,Turner sank seven 3-pointers for the sixth-seeded Pacers, who shot 51....
Myles Turner, Pacers earn 3-1 series lead over Bucks
Myles Turner scored 29 points and Tyrese Haliburton added 24 to fuel the Indiana Pacers to a 126-113 victory over the undermanned Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series in Indianapolis....
Lakers know they're still fighting history vs. Nuggets in Game 5
The Los Angeles Lakers ended nearly two seasons of frustration against Denver on Saturday night and stayed alive in the Western Conference quarterfinal series. Now the goal is to make NBA history.,Los Angeles' 119-108 win over the Nuggets in Game 4 on Saturday night snapped an 11-game skid against t...
Lakers know they're still fighting history vs. Nuggets in Game 5
The Los Angeles Lakers ended nearly two seasons of frustration against Denver on Saturday night and stayed alive in the Western Conference quarterfinal series. Now the goal is to make NBA history....
As Celtics hope to close out Heat, they know defense will be key
The Boston Celtics focused on playing stingy defense against the Miami Heat to swing the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series in their favor the last time the teams met.,On Monday, look for Boston to keep the same mentality as they meet again in Miami for Game 4 of the best-of-seven series. The to...
As Celtics hope to close out Heat, they know defense will be key
The Boston Celtics focused on playing stingy defense against the Miami Heat to swing the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series in their favor the last time the teams met....
Thunder’s Mark Daigneault tabbed NBA Coach of the Year
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault was named the NBA Coach of the Year on Sunday.,Daigneault, 39, guided the Thunder to the Western Conference's best record and top playoff seed with a 57-25 mark. He did that despite coaching the league's youngest roster coming into the season.,This se...
Thunder’s Mark Daigneault tabbed NBA Coach of the Year
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault was named the NBA Coach of the Year on Sunday....
Clippers give up 31-point lead, but knot series with Mavs
Paul George and James Harden each scored 33 points and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied after coughing up a 31-point lead for a 116-111 road win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 4 on Sunday, evening their Western Conference first-round playoff series.,Harden, who scored 13 points down the stretch, ...
Clippers give up 31-point lead, but knot series with Mavs
Paul George and James Harden each scored 33 points and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied after coughing up a 31-point lead for a 116-111 road win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 4 on Sunday, evening their Western Conference first-round playoff series....
Thunder rolling along, look to finish off Pelicans
The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated Games 2 and 3 of their playoff series against the New Orleans Pelicans.,The No. 1 seed Thunder have a 3-0 lead and will try to sweep the No. 8 Pelicans in Game 4 on Monday night in New Orleans and advance to the Western Conference semifinals.,OKC fell behind 14-12...
Thunder rolling along, look to finish off Pelicans
The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated Games 2 and 3 of their playoff series against the New Orleans Pelicans....
Jalen Brunson powers Knicks past 76ers for 3-1 series lead
Jalen Brunson scored a playoff career-high 47 points to go along with 10 assists as the New York Knicks defeated the host Philadelphia 76ers 97-92 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series on Sunday.,Brunson set a franchise playoff scoring record and also became the first player in fran...
Jalen Brunson powers Knicks past 76ers for 3-1 series lead
Jalen Brunson scored a playoff career-high 47 points to go along with 10 assists as the New York Knicks defeated the host Philadelphia 76ers 97-92 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series on Sunday....
Clippers F Kawhi Leonard ruled out of Game 4 vs. Mavericks
Los Angeles Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard has been ruled out of Sunday's Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round series versus the Dallas Mavericks due to inflammation in his right knee.,Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank made the announcement on Leonard, who had n...
Clippers F Kawhi Leonard ruled out of Game 4 vs. Mavericks
Los Angeles Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard has been ruled out of Sunday's Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round series versus the Dallas Mavericks due to inflammation in his right knee....
WNBA great Candace Parker retiring after 16 seasons
Two-time WNBA MVP and three-time champion Candace Parker announced her retirement on Sunday.,The seven-time All-Star was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 WNBA Draft by the Los Angeles Sparks.,Parker won her third championship with the Las Vegas Aces in 2023, her 16th season in the league.,Parker, ...
WNBA great Candace Parker retiring after 16 seasons
Two-time WNBA MVP and three-time champion Candace Parker announced her retirement on Sunday....
Ivy League star Kaitlyn Chen transferring to UConn
Former Ivy League Player of the Year Kaitlyn Chen is transferring from Princeton to UConn....