Basketball

Donovan Mitchell scores 23 as Cavaliers power to 96-86 win over Magic and 2-0 lead in series

CLEVELAND (AP) — Through two games, the Cavaliers have been tough guys in these playoffs. This year, they're the bullies.

Apr 22, 2024 9:18 PM Read more >

No Giannis? No Leonard? No problem just yet for the Bucks and Clippers in the postseason

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers remain unsure just when they’ll have their top players back on the floor. So far, they’ve still managed to do just fine in their respective first-round playoff series.

Apr 22, 2024 6:32 PM Read more >

Nets hire Jordi Fernandez, coach of Canada's men's national team, as head coach

NEW YORK (AP) — Jordi Fernandez was hired Monday as coach of the Brooklyn Nets, who are looking to bounce back after missing the playoffs for the first time in six years. The Nets finished 32-50 and fired Jacque Vaughn at the All-Star break.

Apr 22, 2024 9:06 AM Read more >

A tale of two centers: Jokic is trying to stay on top and Embiid is trying to stay on the court

NEW YORK (AP) — Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid are the NBA's main men in the middle, the two centers combining for the last three MVP awards in the regular season with perhaps another coming soon.

Apr 22, 2024 8:47 AM Read more >

George and the Clippers host Dallas with 1-0 series lead

Dallas Mavericks (50-32, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (51-31, fourth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Mavericks -2.5; over/under is 218.

Apr 22, 2024 12:03 AM Read more >

Edwards and the Timberwolves host Phoenix with 1-0 series lead

Phoenix Suns (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (56-26, third in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

Apr 22, 2024 12:03 AM Read more >

Antetokounmpo and the Bucks host Indiana with 1-0 series lead

Indiana Pacers (47-35, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (49-33, third in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Bucks -1.

Apr 22, 2024 12:03 AM Read more >

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 28 points as top-seeded Thunder edge Pelicans 94-92 in Game 1

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Hours after the NBA announced Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was selected as a finalist for the league’s Most Valuable Player award, Oklahoma City's All-Star guard showed why.

Apr 21, 2024 11:35 PM Read more >

Six Celtics score in double figures as they cruises past Heat 114-94

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum notched his first career playoff triple-double with 23 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Boston Celtics past the Miami Heat 114-94 on Sunday to open their first-round playoff series.

Apr 21, 2024 10:30 PM Read more >

Lillard's unusual night in Bucks' win includes 35 points in first half and 0 in second half

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard couldn’t be stopped in the first half — and couldn’t score a point in the second. It all added up to one of the most unusual dominant performances in recent playoff history.

Apr 21, 2024 9:36 PM Read more >