NBA Playoffs

NBA Playoffs 1 day ago

Steve Kerr condemns explicit chant toward Draymond Green: 'The guy has kids'

A decade-long rivalry in the Western Conference is back on in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, and Draymond Green is Public Enemy No. 1.

NBA 1 day ago

Knicks narrowly beat Pistons to take 2-1 lead in series

Karl-Anthony Towns bounces back with 31 points to lead the Knicks to a 118-116 win over the Pistons and a 2-1 series lead.

NBA Playoffs 3 days ago

Anthony Edwards performs highlight-reel dunk but Lakers get best of T'Wolves in Game 2

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards had the dunk of the night in Game 2 but it was the Los Angeles Lakers who went home happy on Tuesday.

NBA Playoffs 3 days ago

Mike Francesa unloads on Knicks' offensive game plan in Game 2 loss

New York sports radio legend Mike Francesa didn't hold back his thoughts on the New York Knicks' offense after their Game 2 loss to the Detroit Pistons in the NBA Playoffs.

NBA Playoffs 3 days ago

Shaquille O'Neal runs off TV set to use bathroom in hilarious on-air scene: 'He can't hold it'

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal needed to use the restroom while his "Inside the NBA" show was live on-air, and his colleagues couldn't contain their laughter.

NBA Playoffs 3 days ago

NBA fines T’Wolves’ Anthony Edwards over vulgar remark to crowd: report

Minnesota Timberwolves star shooting guard Anthony Edwards was fined $50,000 by the NBA for explicit comments he made towards Lakers fans on Saturday.

NBA 5 days ago

Steph Curry and older Warriors come through in clutch to beat upstart Rockets

Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors showed why experience can still matter in a 95-85 Game 1 win over the younger Houston Rockets.

NBA 5 days ago

Donovan Mitchell ties Michael Jordan's playoff record in Cavs' Game 1 win over Heat

Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, tying Michael Jordan's record for consecutive Game 1s with 30 or more points, while leading the Cavaliers to an 121-100 win over the Heat.

NBA Playoffs 5 days ago

Thunder eviscerate Grizzlies by 51 points, flirt with NBA history in Game 1 win

The Memphis Grizzlies were almost on the wrong side of history Sunday afternoon after losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder by 51 points to begin their playoff series.

NBA Playoffs 5 days ago

Lakers legend Magic Johnson calls out team for putrid Game 1 performance: 'Had no energy'

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson called out his former team after their poor performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the first round.

NBA 6 days ago

Are the Lakers in trouble after their 22-point loss to the Timberwolves at home?

The Lakers fell apart in Game 1 of their first round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

NBA Playoffs 6 days ago

Russell Westbrook gives explicit 'job' description after helping Nuggets to overtime playoff win

After helping the Denver Nuggets to an overtime playoff win on Saturday, Russell Westbrook was candid about his job on the court against his former Los Angeles Clippers.

NBA Playoffs April 16

Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler's hot shooting lead Warriors to play-in win over Grizzlies

The Golden State Warriors got a huge help from Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler to go over the Memphis Grizzlies in the play-in tournament.

NBA Playoffs April 16

Hawks' Trae Young ejected from crucial matchup for 'making a mockery of the game'

Atlanta Hawks star sharpshooter Trae Young was ejected for "making a mockery of the game" late in the fourth quarter in their play-in loss to the Orlando Magic.

Stanley Cup Playoffs June 26

Drake suffers huge loss after betting on Oilers, Mavericks to win championships

The Canadian music star saw a staggering $1 million worth of Bitcoin go down the drain after he was on the wrong side of a pair of sports wagers.

Boston Celtics June 25

Kendrick Perkins calls Brian Scalabrine 'coward' after former teammate claims he's banned from Celtics parade

Two former Boston Celtics teammates that helped bring a championship to the city in 2008 are publicly feuding, as Brian Scalabrine and Kendrick Perkins have aired out grievances.

Boston Celtics June 18

Celtics' Jaylen Brown trolls doubters after winning title, earning NBA Finals MVP

Three-time NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown kicked off his victory lap by showing off some receipts he kept from those who doubted the Boston Celtics.

NBA Playoffs June 18

Celtics star Jayson Tatum takes shot at critics after NBA Finals victory: ‘What they gonna say now?’

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum had a message for critics who didn't believe this generation of the organization could hoist another Finals trophy.

NBA Playoffs June 18

Celtics' Derrick White suffers chipped tooth in NBA Finals: 'I’ll lose all my teeth for a championship'

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White suffered a chipped tooth during the second quarter of Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night.

NBA Playoffs June 17

Celtics capture 18th NBA championship with Game 5 win over Mavericks

The Boston Celtics came home to TD Garden on Monday night and took care of business against the Dallas Mavericks, winning 106-88 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

NBA Playoffs June 14

Mavericks stay alive in NBA Finals with Game 4 blowout win over Celtics

The Dallas Mavericks salvaged a sweep on Friday night, winning Game 4 of the NBA Finals over the Boston Celtics, 122-84.

Dallas Mavericks June 14

Mavericks great Dirk Nowitzki nearly knocked to the ground during fan's failed dunk attempt

A fan attempted to leap over Dirk Nowitzki outside the Dallas Mavericks' home arena before a recent NBA Finals game, but it did not go as planned.

NBA Playoffs June 13

ESPN analyst rips Mavericks star Luka Dončić's 'unacceptable' attitude in NBA Finals: 'He is costing his team'

The Dallas Mavericks will need to rattle off four straight wins to win the NBA Finals, but it starts with Mavs superstar Luka Dončić changing his attitude, ESPN's Brian Windhorst says.

Dallas Mavericks June 13

Who's slowing Luka Dončić down: the Celtics or himself?

With the threat of 3-0 series deficit looming, Luka Dončić couldn't will the Dallas Mavericks to a win at home. Now what?

Kyrie Irving June 13

Celtics are one game away from clinching. Who should win Finals MVP?

The Celtics are just one win away from a record-breaking 18th NBA title after a 106-99 victory over Dallas on Wednesday in the NBA Finals.

NBA Playoffs June 12

Celtics survive Mavericks' valiant comeback attempt, take commanding 3-0 NBA Finals lead

The Boston Celtics held strong as the Dallas Mavericks tried to come back from a 21-point deficit and won Game 3 of the NBA Finals, 106-99.

NBA Playoffs June 12

Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis dealing with 'rare' leg injury, questionable for NBA Finals Game 3

The Boston Celtics announced Tuesday that Kristaps Porzingis is dealing with a "rare" injury that has him questionable for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks.

US protests June 10

Dozens of Pro-Palestinian protesters called for ceasefire outside NBA Finals Game 2 in Boston

Dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators were outside TD Garden in Boston calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, as fans were filing into the arena for game two of the NBA Finals.

NBA Playoffs June 9

Celtics take 2-0 series lead behind epic games from Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday

The Boston Celtics held off the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night and won 105-98. The Celtics have a 2-0 series lead.

NBA Playoffs June 9

Celtics' Joe Mazzulla gives faith-based response to race question ahead of NBA Finals Game 2

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was asked about going up against another Black coach in NBA Finals and offered a witty, faith-filled response.