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NBA playoff guide: Who plays when, how to watch, what the odds are
The Associated Press | Updated April 28 - 7:35 a.m. | Save Story
A missed call as time expired. A missed shot as time expired. A champion pulled away in the final moments. And a great went down, likely with a serious injury.
Pacers roll to 129-103 victory in Game 4 to take 3-1 lead after Bucks lose Lillard to injury
Steve Megargee, Associated Press | Updated April 28 - 6:42 a.m. | Save Story
The Indiana Pacers scored at will while the Milwaukee Bucks couldn't recover from the loss of one of their two superstar players.
Bucks' Lillard leaves Game 4 of Pacers series with injury to his lower left leg
Steve Megargee, Associated Press | Updated April 27 - 11:57 p.m. | Save Story
Damian Lillard worked tirelessly to make an extraordinarily rapid return from deep vein thrombosis in his calf and join his Milwaukee Bucks teammates for the playoffs.
NBA acknowledges a foul that wasn't called at end of Pistons-Knicks game
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated April 27 - 9:12 p.m. | Save Story
Detroit's Tim Hardaway Jr. said he got fouled on the game's final play. The NBA agreed with him.
Timberwolves push Lakers to edge of elimination with 116-113 comeback win behind Edwards' 43 points
Dave Campbell, Associated Press | Updated April 27 - 6:16 p.m. | Save Story
The Minnesota Timberwolves have found a new gear after a regular season of fits and starts.
Brunson scores 32, Towns adds 27, Knicks beat Pistons as Game 4 ends with missed foul call
Larry Lage, Associated Press | Updated April 27 - 4:16 p.m. | Save Story
with an assist from the officials.
New York Liberty open up camp ready to defend their first WNBA championship
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Posted April 27 - 2:21 p.m. | Save Story
Breanna Stewart and her New York Liberty teammates are focused on the present and that includes defending the WNBA championship.
Duke freshman big man Khaman Maluach is headed to the NBA draft
Aaron Beard, Associated Press | Posted April 27 - 12:47 p.m. | Save Story
Duke freshman big man Khaman Maluach is jumping to the NBA.
Thunder get time to rest after sweeping Grizzlies to become first team to reach 2nd round
Clay Bailey, Associated Press | Posted April 27 - 4:10 a.m. | Save Story
As the first team to move on to the second round of the NBA playoffs, the Oklahoma City Thunder get some time off.
Stephen Curry heats up with Jimmy Butler out, scores 36 as Warriors beat Rockets 104-93 for 2-1 lead
Janie Mccauley, Associated Press | Updated April 26 - 11:06 p.m. | Save Story
Playoff Steph delivered while Playoff Jimmy became his biggest cheerleader on the bench, dressed in a full-length fur coat.
Jimmy Butler sits out with injury as Stephen Curry leads Warriors to Game 3 win over Rockets
Janie Mccauley, Associated Press | Updated April 26 - 10:35 p.m. | Save Story
Stephen Curry closed his eyes and rested his tired head on Jimmy Butler's right shoulder as the superstars shared another postgame moment.
Stephen Curry and the Warriors weather Jimmy Butler's absence for one game
Kristie Rieken, Associated Press | Updated April 26 - 10:03 p.m. | Save Story
Jimmy Butler has repeatedly referred to Stephen Curry as Batman to his Robin.
Aaron Gordon's historic dunk at buzzer lifts Nuggets over Clippers 101-99 and ties series 2-2
Beth Harris, Associated Press | Updated April 26 - 9:23 p.m. | Save Story
Aaron Gordon turned Nikola Jokic's airball into a bit of NBA history as time expired.
Thunder complete sweep of Grizzlies, reach Western Conference semifinals with 117-115 victory
Clay Bailey, Associated Press | Updated April 26 - 5:50 p.m. | Save Story
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder advanced to the Western Conference semifinals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 117-115 on Saturday to complete a four-game sweep.
Cavs hand Heat worst-ever playoff loss, roll 124-87 for 3-0 lead in series
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated April 26 - 4:24 p.m. | Save Story
Donovan Mitchell didn't have a great shooting day. Darius Garland was in street clothes, out with an injury.
Denver's Westbrook ruled out for Game 4 against Clippers with left foot inflammation
The Associated Press | Posted April 26 - 3:50 p.m. | Save Story
Russell Westbrook was ruled out for Game 4 of Denver's Western Conference first-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday because of left foot inflammation.
Cavs rule Darius Garland out for Game 3 against Heat with sprained toe, roll to win anyway
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated April 26 - 2:38 p.m. | Save Story
Darius Garland wasn't out there to, as he put it, "pick on" Tyler Herro on Saturday. And as it turns out, that really was just a part of the Cleveland game plan anyway.
Full-strength Wolves take series lead into Game 4 vs. Lakers, as health looms large in NBA playoffs
Dave Campbell, Associated Press | Posted April 26 - 2:12 p.m. | Save Story
The Minnesota Timberwolves have the assets to repeat or even surpass their run last year to the Western Conference finals, with a go-to player who's one of the biggest stars in the game, a couple of shutdown defenders, and a productive and versatile bench, to name a few.
Ja Morant ruled out of Grizzlies' game against the Thunder in NBA playoffs
Clay Bailey, Associated Press | Updated April 26 - 12:06 p.m. | Save Story
Memphis guard Ja Morant will not play in Game 4 of the Grizzlies' series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday while still dealing with a hip contusion from Game 3.
Doncic struggles through stomach trouble on lackluster 17-point night as Lakers fall behind T-wolves
Dave Campbell, Associated Press | Posted April 26 - 12:36 a.m. | Save Story
Last spring, Luka Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks past the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals with a series-ending victory at Target Center.
Wolves top Lakers 116-104 in Game 3 to take series lead behind both-ways standout Jaden McDaniels
Dave Campbell, Associated Press | Updated April 25 - 11:36 p.m. | Save Story
The Minnesota Timberwolves, with so many promising performances spoiled by late mistakes fresh in their memory bank, sure timed this strong finish well.
Jayson Tatum returns from wrist injury with 36 points but Celtics lose to Magic in Game 3
The Associated Press | Updated April 25 - 10:27 p.m. | Save Story
Even with Jayson Tatum in the starting lineup, the Boston Celtics still couldn't find a way to win in Orlando.
Trent ties Bucks playoff mark with 9 3s, he and Giannis score 37 in 117-101 Game 3 win over Pacers
Rich Rovito, Associated Press | Updated April 25 - 10:10 p.m. | Save Story
Gary Trent Jr. got hot from deep, Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated in the paint and together they gave the Milwaukee Bucks new life in their first-round playoff series.
Wagner and Banchero help Magic beat Celtics 95-93 to cut Boston's lead to 2-1
Dick Scanlon, Associated Press | Updated April 25 - 9:52 p.m. | Save Story
Franz Wagner scored 32 points, Paolo Banchero added 29 and the Orlando Magic beat Boston 95-93 on Friday night to cut the Celtics' lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference first-round series.
Jimmy Butler questionable for Game 3 of Warriors' first-round series against Rockets
Janie Mccauley, Associated Press | Updated April 25 - 6:19 p.m. | Save Story
Warriors forward Jimmy Butler was listed as questionable for Game 3 of Golden State's first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets after he sustained a pelvic contusion in a frightening fall during Game 2.
Steve Kerr comes to Jalen Brunson's defense a day after Knicks guard jeered by Pistons fans
Larry Lage, Associated Press | Updated April 25 - 5:33 p.m. | Save Story
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson was booed almost every time he touched the ball in Game 3 against the Detroit Pistons.
Memphis guard Ja Morant listed as doubtful for Game 4 against Thunder with bruised hip
Clay Bailey, Associated Press | Updated April 25 - 4:24 p.m. | Save Story
Memphis guard Ja Morant is doubtful to play Saturday when the Grizzlies face elimination in Game 4 of their Western Conference series against Oklahoma City because of a bruised hip.
Saturday's NBA games: Cavaliers-Heat, Thunder-Grizzlies, Nuggets-Clippers and Rockets-Warriors
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated April 25 - 3:12 p.m. | Save Story
Oklahoma City has a chance to secure its spot in Round 2. Cleveland and the Los Angeles Clippers can get to the doorstep of the second round. And the Houston-Golden State winner is going to have control of their matchup.
WNBA training camps set to open this weekend with Caitlin Clark preparing for Year 2
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Posted April 25 - 9:36 a.m. | Save Story
A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier will be back on the court Sunday to renew their chase of a coveted WNBA championship when training camps open and last year's rookie sensation Caitlin Clark begins Year 2 in the league.
Thunder rally from 29 points down after Morant leaves with injury, top Grizzlies for 3-0 series lead
Clay Bailey, Associated Press | Updated April 25 - 12:07 a.m. | Save Story
Chet Holmgren scored all but one of his 24 points in the second half and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a 29-point deficit after Ja Morant left the game with a hip injury and beat the Memphis Grizzlies 114-108 on Thursday night for a 3-0 series lead.
Grizzlies guard Ja Morant exits playoff game vs Thunder with left hip contusion after hard fall
Clay Bailey, Associated Press | Updated April 24 - 11:04 p.m. | Save Story
Memphis guard Ja Morant was knocked out of the Grizzlies' playoff game against Oklahoma City on Thursday night with a left hip injury after taking a hard fall under the basket late in the first half.
Towns scores 31, Brunson has 30 and Knicks beat Pistons 118-116 for a 2-1 lead in series
Larry Lage, Associated Press | Updated April 24 - 8:44 p.m. | Save Story
Karl-Anthony Towns was aggressive early and Jalen Brunson was effective late.
Cleveland's Evan Mobley wins NBA Defensive Player of the Year award
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated April 24 - 5:15 p.m. | Save Story
Evan Mobley said his goal coming into the season with the Cleveland Cavaliers was to win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. He got it done. The Cavs consider Mobley to be their best defensive player, and the league thought even more highly of him. Mobley held off fellow finalists Dyson Daniels of Atlanta and Draymond Green of Golden State for the award, the results being announced Thursday night in a broadcast on TNT.
Celtics list Tatum as doubtful for Game 3, Mazzulla tells radio station wrist bruise is 'severe'
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Posted April 24 - 4:10 p.m. | Save Story
Jayson Tatum remains listed as doubtful for the Boston Celtics, meaning the reigning NBA champions do not expect him to play Friday when they visit the Orlando Magic in Game 3 of an Eastern Conference first-round series.
Friday's NBA games: Bucks-Pacers, Magic-Celtics, Wolves-Lakers all set for Game 3s
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated April 24 - 3:43 p.m. | Save Story
The Orlando Magic have been here before. Giannis Antetokounmpo has been here before. And LeBron James, well, he's been basically everywhere before.
Chippiness heating up in the NBA playoffs. Familiarity breeds contempt in Bucks-Pacers series
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Posted April 24 - 11:10 a.m. | Save Story
The usually good-natured Indiana Pacers star, Tyrese Haliburton, has shown he refuses to back down from his Milwaukee Bucks rival and fellow All-Star, Damian Lillard.
NBA great Jason Kidd joins ownership group of Premier League soccer club Everton
The Associated Press | Posted April 24 - 10:09 a.m. | Save Story
NBA great Jason Kidd has entered the soccer world by joining the ownership group of English Premier League club Everton.
WNBA training camps opening. Here's why not every draft pick will make her team's roster
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Posted April 24 - 9:08 a.m. | Save Story
WNBA training camps are set to open this weekend and there's no doubt that No. 1 draft pick Paige Bueckers is primed for a pro career in the league.
Jalen Green makes eight 3s with 38 points to help Rockets even series with 109-94 win over Warriors
Kristie Rieken, Associated Press | Updated April 23 - 11:35 p.m. | Save Story
In his playoff debut this weekend Jalen Green admitted that playoff jitters got the best of him.
Golden State's Jimmy Butler leaves game with pelvis contusion and his status for Game 3 is unknown
Kristie Rieken, Associated Press | Updated April 23 - 11:14 p.m. | Save Story
Golden State's Jimmy Butler sustained a pelvis contusion after taking a hard fall on a foul by Amen Thompson late in the first quarter and missed the rest of the Warriors' 109-94 loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.
Mitchell scores 30 points, Cavaliers hold off Heat 121-112 to take 2-0 lead in NBA playoff series
Joe Reedy, Associated Press | Updated April 23 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
Donovan Mitchell delivered when the Cleveland Cavaliers needed him most.
Jaylen Brown scores 36 as Celtics beat Magic 109-100 without Jayson Tatum
Kyle Hightower, Associated Press | Updated April 23 - 9:42 p.m. | Save Story
As it became evident that All-Star Jayson Tatum would have to sit out Game 2 of the Celtics' first-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic, Jaylen Brown wanted Boston coach Joe Mazzulla to know something.
Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis elbowed in forehead, gushes blood, returns to finish win over Magic
Kyle Hightower, Associated Press | Posted April 23 - 9:35 p.m. | Save Story
With blood pouring from his forehead as he ran off the court, and a towel pressed against the wound as he headed to the locker room, Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis couldn't help but smile.
Celtics' Jayson Tatum misses 1st playoff game, sitting out Game 2 win over Magic with wrist injury
Kyle Hightower, Associated Press | Updated April 23 - 8:43 p.m. | Save Story
Celtics star Jayson Tatum missed a playoff game for the first time in his career Wednesday night, sitting out with a bone bruise in his right wrist as Boston beat the Orlando Magic in Game 2 of the teams' Eastern Conference first-round series.
Knicks star Jalen Brunson wins NBA's clutch player of the year award
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated April 23 - 5:09 p.m. | Save Story
Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks has won the NBA's clutch player of the year award. Brunson got 70 of the 100 first-place votes. Denver's Nikola Jokic was second and Minnesota's Anthony Edwards was third. Brunson averaged 5.6 points on 51.5% shooting in clutch time this season, with the Knicks going 17-11 in the games he played that met the criteria for the "clutch" designation. Brunson was truly at his best in the final 30 seconds of those clutch games. He shot 11 for 17 in those moments, including 4 for 8 from 3-point range.
Pistons, Tigers take the baton in Detroit's pro sports renaissance
Larry Lage, Associated Press | Posted April 23 - 4:02 p.m. | Save Story
the Motor City finally has some winners to cheer for in the pro leagues.
Paige Bueckers dons cowboy hat in Big D as WNBA No. 1 overall pick formally introduced by Wings
Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press | Posted April 23 - 3:13 p.m. | Save Story
Paige Bueckers has done her best to live in the present during a short period in which she went from winning a national championship with UConn earlier this month to being the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft and now donning a Stetson cowboy hat on a podium in Dallas City Hall.
Jimmer Fredette, AP college player of the year in 2011 and US Olympian, retires from basketball
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Posted April 23 - 2:37 p.m. | Save Story
Jimmer Fredette, the 2011 Associated Press men's college basketball player of the year who went on to play in the NBA and then played in last year's Paris Olympics for the U.S. in 3x3, has announced his retirement.
Jimmer Fredette, AP college player of the year in 2011 and 2024 US Olympian, retires from basketball
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Posted April 23 - 10:41 a.m. | Save Story
Jimmer Fredette, the 2011 Associated Press men's college basketball player of the year who went on to become an NBA lottery pick and then played for the U.S. in 3x3 at last year's Paris Olympics, has announced his retirement. The 36-year-old Fredette made the announcement on Wednesday. He was the No. 10 pick by Milwaukee in that 2011 draft, spent parts of six seasons in the NBA with Sacramento, New Orleans, Chicago, Phoenix and New York. He also played professionally in China and Greece, winning the MVP award in the Chinese Basketball Association in 2017.
NBA playoff guide: Who plays when, how to watch, what the odds are
The Associated Press | Updated April 23 - 7:48 a.m. | Save Story
Road teams went 2-0 on Monday. Home teams went 3-0 on Tuesday.
Luka scores 31, and the Lakers muscle past the Timberwolves 94-85 to even 1st-round series
Greg Beacham, Associated Press | Updated April 22 - 11:52 p.m. | Save Story
Rui Hachimura got smacked in the face early in Game 2, and he headed to the Los Angeles Lakers' locker room with a bleeding nose. He was back on the court just one quarter later wearing a mask, which he discarded shortly afterward because it annoyed him.
Damian Lillard returns from month-long absence, has mixed results in Bucks 123-115 loss to Pacers
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Updated April 22 - 10:09 p.m. | Save Story
All-Star guard Damian Lillard wanted to give the Milwaukee Bucks a lift Tuesday night.
Siakam, Haliburton's double-doubles lead Pacers past Bucks 123-115 for 2-0 series lead
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Updated April 22 - 9:16 p.m. | Save Story
Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton played the perfect pair for the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday. Again.
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 27 as the Thunder roll past Grizzlies 118-99 to take 2-0 series lead
Cliff Brunt, Associated Press | Posted April 22 - 9:07 p.m. | Save Story
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 27 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Memphis Grizzlies 118-99 on Tuesday night to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Celtics' Payton Pritchard wins the NBA sixth man of the year award
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated April 22 - 5:26 p.m. | Save Story
Payton Pritchard came off the bench and changed games for the Boston Celtics this season.
Cavaliers' Mitchell, Warriors' Curry and Celtics' Tatum in the spotlight going into Game 2s
Joe Reedy, Associated Press | Posted April 22 - 4:44 p.m. | Save Story
Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell, Golden State's Stephen Curry and Boston's Jayson Tatum have been the driving forces for their teams throughout the season.
Celtics star Jayson Tatum listed as doubtful for Game 2 vs. Magic with bone bruise in wrist
Kyle Hightower, Associated Press | Posted April 22 - 3:36 p.m. | Save Story
Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has been listed as doubtful with a bone bruise in his right wrist for Game 2 of Boston's Eastern Conference first-round series against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday.
Mavs GM Nico Harrison says fans' love for Luka Doncic was deeper than he knew, but stands by trade
Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press | Updated April 22 - 12:56 p.m. | Save Story
Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison says he miscalculated the depth of love his club's fans had for Luka Doncic before the trade that sent the young superstar to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis.
Kawhi Leonard's 39 points lead Clippers to a 105-102 win over Nuggets to even series 1-1
Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press | Updated April 22 - 11:44 a.m. | Save Story
Kawhi Leonard scored 39 points on 15-of-19 shooting and the Los Angeles Clippers evened their first-round playoff series against the Nuggets with a 105-102 win in Denver on Monday night.
