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Report: Mavs F Maxi Kleber cleared to return for Game 4
Mavericks big man Maxi Kleber has been cleared to return Tuesday for Game 4 of the Western Conference finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Dallas, The Athletic reported.,Kleber has been sidelined since May 3 due to an AC joint shoulder separation.,The Mavericks hold a 3-0 lead in their best-...

Celtics complete sweep of Pacers, punch ticket to Finals
Derrick White drained a tiebreaking corner 3-pointer with 45 seconds left in regulation and the Boston Celtics finished off a four-game sweep of the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals with a 105-102 victory on Monday night at Indianapolis.,Jaylen Brown scored 29 points and Jayson Tatum ...

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) missing second straight game
Indiana Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton will miss Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics on Monday night due to his left hamstring injury, coach Rick Carlisle said.,It marks the second straight game the All-NBA third-team choice has missed. He was injured during Game ...

Hall of Famer Bill Walton dies at 71
Hall of Fame center Bill Walton, a two-time national champion at UCLA and two-time NBA champion, died Monday after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was 71.,Walton, who overcame a stuttering problem to become a beloved broadcaster, was surrounded by family when he passed away.,"Bill Walton was trul...

Mavs seeking sweep of Wolves, first Finals trip since '11
The Dallas Mavericks have an opportunity to reach the NBA Finals for just the third time in franchise history when they seek to close out a sweep of the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals Tuesday night.,The Mavericks scored 14 of the final 17 points for a 116-...
Ranking The Three Remaining NBA Head Coach Openings: Which Team Has The Most Desirable Job?
Only the Wizards, Cavaliers, and Lakers have vacant head coach jobs remaining. But which spot is the most desirable to coach in? ...

Report: Initial tests OK for Mavs' Dereck Lively II (neck)
Initial tests "returned OK" for Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II after he left Sunday night's game with a neck strain, ESPN reported Monday.,The rookie's availability remains unclear for Game 4 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves, per the repo...

Team effort pushes Mavericks to 3-0 lead over Timberwolves
P.J. Washington broke a late tie with a 3-pointer, Daniel Gafford made big plays at both ends of the court down the stretch and the Dallas Mavericks outdueled the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves for a 116-107 victory in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals Sunday night to go up 3-0 in the best-of...

Mavs C Dereck Lively (neck) exits game vs. Wolves
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II was forced out of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night due to a neck sprain.,After contesting a shot, Lively fell to the floor and banged his head against Minnesota big man Karl-Anthony Towns' knee with 8:...

Mavs' Luka Doncic ‘available’ for Game 3 despite knee soreness
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is "available" for Sunday's Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves after briefly being listed as questionable with knee soreness.,Mavericks coach Jason Kidd told reporters about two hours before the game that Doncic was f...
Sunday May 26 Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions For NBA Playoffs, French Open, & More
Here's our top betting picks and predictions for May 26, 2024 including picks for the NBA Playoffs, French Open, and more....

Celtics eye East finals sweep, but Pacers won't back down
The Boston Celtics are in the driver's seat but Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle says his club will be controlling the throttle in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals.,There's no reason for Indiana to do anything other than push the pedal to the medal on Monday night in Indianapolis since no t...

Celtics surge late vs. Pacers, take 3-0 lead in East finals
Jrue Holiday converted a go-ahead three-point play and added a key steal in the final seconds of regulation to help the Boston Celtics post a 114-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals at Indianapolis. ,Jayson Tatum recorded 36 points, 10 reb...
Literally Nobody Cares About Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals
The Celtics have a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals and there's no buzz around Game 4. ...

Celtics G Jrue Holiday (illness) available for Game 3
Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday is dealing with an illness and is available to play in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Indiana Pacers on Saturday in Indianapolis.,Holiday was listed as questionable earlier in the day and went through pregame shooting drills before the team reach...

Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton out for Game 3
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton will miss Saturday night's Eastern Conference finals Game 3 at Indianapolis against the Boston Celtics, coach Rick Carlisle said about 90 minutes prior to tipoff.,Haliburton, who was named to the All-NBA team this week, suffered a hamstring injury during Thursda...

Pacers, without Tyrese Haliburton, bank on home court vs. Celtics in Game 3
The Indiana Pacers have an unblemished 6-0 home record during the NBA playoffs, but another obstacle has emerged.,Not only do the Pacers trail the Boston Celtics 2-0 in the Eastern Conference finals, but Indiana won't have the services of star point guard Tyrese Haliburton for Saturday's pivotal Gam...

Report: Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton out for Game 3
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton will miss Saturday night's Eastern Conference finals Game 3 at Indianapolis against the Boston Celtics, according to an ESPN report, and might not be ready for Monday's Game 4.,Haliburton, who was named to the All-NBA team this week, suffered a hamstring injury ...

Mavericks home with 2-0 lead as Wolves try to avoid panic
The Minnesota Timberwolves hope to get more from Anthony Edwards when they hit the road in search of a much-needed win against the Dallas Mavericks in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals Sunday night.,The fifth-seeded Mavericks went to Minneapolis and stole Games 1 and 2 from the third seed by a...

Celtics G Jrue Holiday (illness) questionable for Game 3
Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday is dealing with a non-COVID illness and is questionable to play in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Indiana Pacers on Saturday in Indianapolis.,Holiday, 33, collected 28 points, eight assists and seven rebounds in the series opener on Tuesday and a...