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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....
Knicks C Mitchell Robinson ruled out vs. 76ers
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has been ruled out for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the host Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday due to a sprained left ankle.,The decision was made after Robinson participated in pre-game warmups.,Robinson sustained the injury in the ...
Knicks C Mitchell Robinson ruled out vs. 76ers
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has been ruled out for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the host Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday due to a sprained left ankle....
Bucks' Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokoumpo out for Game 4
Milwaukee Bucks stars Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo officially have been ruled out for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday in Indianapolis.,Lillard aggravated an Achilles tendon injury during the late stages of the fourth quarter in Fri...
Bucks' Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokoumpo out for Game 4
Milwaukee Bucks stars Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo officially have been ruled out for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday in Indianapolis....
NBA roundup: Lakers finally solve Nuggets, avoid sweep
Anthony Davis had 25 points and 23 rebounds, and LeBron James added 30 points as the Los Angeles Lakers avoided elimination in a first-round Western Conference playoff series with a 119-108 Game 4 victory over the visiting Denver Nuggets on Saturday.,D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves each scored 21...