Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

Basketball

Gilgeous-Alexander, No. 1 seed Thunder look to take another step against Grizzlies

Gilgeous-Alexander, No. 1 seed Thunder look to take another step against Grizzlies

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Two years ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder were a feelgood story -- a young team that improved dramatically and accelerated general manager Sam Presti’s rebuild by reaching the Play-In Tournament.
Read more >
Rockets meet old playoff nemesis Golden State in first trip to playoffs since 2020

Rockets meet old playoff nemesis Golden State in first trip to playoffs since 2020

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston faced the Golden State Warriors in the playoffs four times between 2015-19, and each time the Rockets were sent packing. On Sunday night, the No.
Read more >
Celtics have tunnel vision on Magic as they begin their attempt to repeat as NBA champions

Celtics have tunnel vision on Magic as they begin their attempt to repeat as NBA champions

BOSTON (AP) — It’s been six months since Celtics star Jayson Tatum stood at center court in Boston’s TD Garden and addressed fans minutes after receiving his 2024 championship ring and watching the franchise’s 18th banner raised into the rafters.
Read more >
Cleveland's Kenny Atkinson wins NBCA coach of the year award after leading Cavs to 64-win season

Cleveland's Kenny Atkinson wins NBCA coach of the year award after leading Cavs to 64-win season

Cleveland's Kenny Atkinson was announced Saturday as the winner of the National Basketball Coaches Association's coach of the year award, after leading the Cavaliers to a 64-win season and the No. 1 seed for the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Read more >
What injured ankle? Ja Morant flies around court helping Grizzlies take West's 8th seed

What injured ankle? Ja Morant flies around court helping Grizzlies take West's 8th seed

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Two-time All-Star Ja Morant promised a sprained right ankle wouldn't keep him out of Memphis' play-in game against Dallas with the Western Conference's last postseason berth up for grabs Friday night.
Read more >

Wagner and the Magic visit Boston to begin playoffs

Orlando Magic (41-41, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (61-21, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -13.
Read more >

Sengun and the Rockets host Golden State to start playoffs

Golden State Warriors (48-34, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (52-30, second in the Western Conference) Houston; Sunday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rockets -1.5; over/under is 213.
Read more >
Grizzlies beat the Mavericks 120-106 to set up a 1st-round playoff series with the Thunder

Grizzlies beat the Mavericks 120-106 to set up a 1st-round playoff series with the Thunder

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant shrugged off a sprained right ankle to score 22 points and add nine assists and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Dallas Mavericks 120-106 on Friday night to advance to the NBA playoffs.
Read more >
Heat become first No. 10 seed to make playoffs; Grizzlies advance to face Thunder

Heat become first No. 10 seed to make playoffs; Grizzlies advance to face Thunder

ATLANTA (AP) — Tyler Herro scored 30 points while sinking two 3-pointers in overtime and the Miami Heat regrouped after losing an early lead to beat the Atlanta Hawks 123-114 on Friday night and make NBA Play-In Tournament history.
Read more >
NBA West playoff capsules: Thunder-Grizzlies, Rockets-Warriors, Lakers-Wolves, Nuggets-Clippers

NBA West playoff capsules: Thunder-Grizzlies, Rockets-Warriors, Lakers-Wolves, Nuggets-Clippers

Capsules on the Western Conference first-round series: No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14) vs. No. 8 Memphis (48-34) Season series: Thunder, 4-0.
Read more >
$(function() { $(".nav-social-ft").append('
    • '); });