Basketball

Suns' Big 3 in a big pickle, down 2-0 against the Timberwolves as series moves to Phoenix

PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns and their so-called Big Three return home to the desert in a big pickle.

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Thibodeau shows when he's mad at his Knicks. They don't mind, knowing the coach has them set to win

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks know when it's coming.

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Thunder's Holmgren bests Pelicans' Valanciunas in center matchup to help OKC take 2-0 lead

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren won his center matchup with Jonas Valanciunas and helped Oklahoma City beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-92 in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series Wednesday night.

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Bucks, Pacers tied 1-1 heading to game 3

Milwaukee Bucks (49-33, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (47-35, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Friday, 5:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Pacers -5; over/under is 222.

Apr 25, 2024 12:04 AM Read more >

Mavericks, Clippers meet with series tied 1-1

Los Angeles Clippers (51-31, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (50-32, fifth in the Western Conference) Dallas; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Mavericks -4.

Apr 25, 2024 12:03 AM Read more >

Edwards and the Timberwolves visit Phoenix with 2-0 series lead

Minnesota Timberwolves (56-26, third in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Suns -4; over/under is 206.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 points lead Thunder past Pelicans 124-92 as OKC takes a 2-0 lead

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Just a few days ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder looked like a young team struggling through their first playoff game together. On Wednesday night, they looked like grizzled playoff veterans.

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Herro scores 24 and the Heat beat Boston 111-101 to even the series 1-1

BOSTON (AP) — Tyler Herro had 24 points and 14 assists, hitting six of Miami’s franchise playoff-record 23 3-pointers, to lead the Heat to a 111-101 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night and tie their first-round playoff series at one ga

Apr 24, 2024 11:06 PM Read more >

Herro scores 24, Heat hit franchise playoff-record 23 3s to beat Boston and even series 1-1

BOSTON (AP) — The Miami Heat beat Boston with an unprecedented barrage of 3-pointers on Wednesday night to erase the home-court advantage the Celtics worked all season to establish.

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Celtics were beaten at their own game at 3-point line in Game 2 loss to Heat

BOSTON (AP) — After outscoring the Heat by 42 points from the 3-point line in a 20-point playoff series-opening win, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla knew Miami would adjust for Game 2.

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