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Wolves dub Anthony Edwards (knee) questionable for Game 1 vs. Spurs
The Minnesota Timberwolves have cracked open the door for star guard Anthony Edwards to return for Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal.,Edwards, originally considered week-to-week and assumed to be out for the opener Monday at the San Antonio Spurs, was listed as questionable on Sunday even...
Missing Game 7 a tough pill to swallow for Jayson Tatum
It was going well until it wasn't.,The second-seeded Boston Celtics took a 3-1 series lead over the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA Eastern Conference quarterfinals. Six-time All-Star forward Jayson Tatum, who came back from Achilles tendon surgery much faster than anyone expected, was averaging 24.8 ...
Spurs aim to keep rolling as West semis start vs. banged-up Timberwolves
The San Antonio Spurs look to parlay their power, overall depth and momentum into a victory when they host the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal series.,Game 2 in the best-of-seven series is on Wednesday in the Alamo City before the series sh...
Pistons complete comeback from 3-1 hole, vanquish Magic in Game 7
Cade Cunningham scored 32 points and added 12 assists, and Tobias Harris contributed 30 points and nine rebounds to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 116-94 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.,Daniss Jenkins came off the bench to sco...
Joel Embiid-led 76ers crash the party, now face Knicks
Three straight victories to close out their first-round series put the New York Knicks in a position almost everyone expected - if not demanded - they would occupy.,Three straight victories to close out their first-round series put the Philadelphia 76ers in a position almost no one could have antici...
Raptors' Brandon Ingram downgraded to doubtful for Game 7
Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram was seen in a walking boot during the team's shootaround on Sunday morning, several hours before Game 7 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the host Cleveland Cavaliers.,Ingram initially was listed as questionable to play due to right heel infl...
76ers' Joel Embiid to home fans: 'Don't sell your tickets'
It's just a little more than 100 miles from Madison Square Garden in New York to Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia -- a relatively short car ride or train trip for Knicks fans who wanted to see their team in action against the 76ers in the Eastern Conference semifinals.,But 76ers star Joel ...
Raptors' Brandon Ingram in walking boot ahead of Game 7
Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram was seen in a walking boot during the team's shootaround on Sunday morning, several hours before Game 7 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the host Cleveland Cavaliers.,Ingram is listed as questionable to play in the game due to right heel inf...
Boston Celtics Title Window Could Be Closed After First-Round Exit
The 76ers stunned the Celtics in Game 7, completing a massive upset. What this means for Boston’s future....
Joel Embiid, 76ers knock out second-seeded Celtics
Joel Embiid had 34 points, 12 rebounds and six assists and Tyrese Maxey added 30 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 109-100 victory over the host Boston Celtics in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series Saturday night.,The 76ers won the final three game...
Joel Embiid, 76s knock out second-seeded Celtics
Joel Embiid had 34 points, 12 rebounds and six assists and Tyrese Maxey added 30 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 109-100 victory over the host Boston Celtics in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series Saturday night.,The 76ers won the final three game...
RJ Barrett, Raptors clash with Cavaliers in unexpected Game 7
RJ Barrett kept the Toronto Raptors' season alive with one of the most clutch shots in franchise history, but he isn't ready to reminisce about the moment yet.,Not with a win-or-go-home Game 7 of their Eastern Conference first round series taking place Sunday night at the Cleveland Cavaliers.,"Forge...
Celtics star Jayson Tatum (knee) out for Game 7 vs. Sixers
The Boston Celtics will have to face the Philadelphia 76ers in a do-or-die Game 7 without star Jayson Tatum, who will be sidelined for Saturday night's game with left knee stiffness.,Tatum did not play in the last 15 minutes of Thursday's Game 6 -- a 106-93 loss to the Sixers in Eastern Conference f...
Magic F Franz Wagner (calf) ruled out for Game 7
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner has been officially ruled out for Game 7 against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday.,Wagner suffered a calf strain in Game 4 and has missed the last two contests.,The 24-year-old has battled injuries throughout the season. He was limited to 34 games during the regular s...
Magic can't sulk over Game 6 as Game 7 approaches with Pistons
One game remains, and suddenly all the pressure has shifted.,After staring down elimination just days ago, the top-seeded Detroit Pistons forced a winner-take-all Game 7 on Sunday against the visiting Orlando Magic, putting themselves on the brink of history.,Only 13 teams in NBA history have rallie...
Caitlin Clark not on injury report for Fever's preseason finale
After limping off the floor in the third quarter of Thursday's preseason game in Indianapolis, Indiana Fever All-Star guard Caitlin Clark is not listed on the team's injury report as they face Nigeria on Sunday in their preseason finale.,Clark, who played in just 13 games a season ago due to a linge...
Celtics star Jayson Tatum (knee) questionable for Game 7 vs. Sixers
The Boston Celtics might have to face the Philadelphia 76ers in a do-or-die Game 7 without star Jayson Tatum, who was listed as questionable for Saturday night's game with left knee stiffness.,Tatum did not play in the last 15 minutes of Thursday's Game 6 -- a 106-93 loss to the Sixers in Eastern Co...
LeBron James Says He’s Kicking Father Time’s Ass – And He’s Right
LeBron James led the Lakers past the Rockets without Luka Doncic. Can he do it again vs the Thunder?...
Cavaliers Facing Defining Playoff Moment Against Raptors in Game 7
The Cleveland Cavaliers face a win-or-go-home Game 7 against the Toronto Raptors. Can Donovan Mitchell lead Cleveland to the next round?...
NBA roundup: Lakers end Rockets' comeback dreams, win series in 6
LeBron James scored 18 of his 28 points in a runaway first half for the visiting Los Angeles Lakers, who cruised to a 98-78 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday and claimed their Western Conference first-round playoff series in six games.,By virtue of the 4-2 series victory, the Lakers advance...