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Pacers' Carlisle fined $35,000 by NBA for criticizing referees, implying bias against small markets

Pacers' Carlisle fined $35,000 by NBA for criticizing referees, implying bias against small markets

NEW YORK (AP) — Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle was fined $35,000 by the NBA on Friday for criticizing the officials and “questioning the integrity of the league” with his pleas for fairness for small-market teams.
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Cleveland, Boston meet with series tied 1-1

Boston Celtics (64-18, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (48-34, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Celtics -7.5; over/under is 212.
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Dallas, Oklahoma City square off with series tied 1-1

Oklahoma City Thunder (57-25, first in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (50-32, fifth in the Western Conference) Dallas; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Mavericks -3; over/under is 219.
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Doncic scores 29 points, Mavericks top Thunder 119-110 to tie series 1-1

Doncic scores 29 points, Mavericks top Thunder 119-110 to tie series 1-1

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Luka Doncic limped around the court, often grimacing as he played through a sprained right knee and a bloodied left knee. His shooting stroke was unaffected.
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NBA roundup: Cavaliers blow out Celtics 118-94, tie series at 1-1

NBA roundup: Cavaliers blow out Celtics 118-94, tie series at 1-1

BOSTON (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points, Evan Mobley had 21 points and 10 rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the top-seeded Boston Celtics 118-94 on Thursday night to tie their second-round NBA playoff series at one game apiece.
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Poor defense, cold shooting trip up Celtics in Game 2 loss to Cavaliers

Poor defense, cold shooting trip up Celtics in Game 2 loss to Cavaliers

BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics are once again following a troubling script in the second round of the playoffs. Boston opened its first-round series against Miami with a dominating Game 1 win and followed it up with a lackluster effort in Game 2.
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Mitchell's 29 points help Cavaliers blow out Celtics 118-94, tie series at 1 game apiece

Mitchell's 29 points help Cavaliers blow out Celtics 118-94, tie series at 1 game apiece

BOSTON (AP) — Donovan Mitchell banked in a 3-pointer from a few steps beyond the top of the arc and could only shrug as he backpedaled back on defense. He followed with two baskets in the lane to give the Cleveland Cavaliers a 16-point lead.
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Wolves bring 2-0 lead on Nuggets into wild night at Target Center. Knicks, up 2-0, brace for Pacers

Wolves bring 2-0 lead on Nuggets into wild night at Target Center. Knicks, up 2-0, brace for Pacers

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves have been the surprise hit of the NBA playoffs , winning their first six games behind a dominant defense, clutch performances from superstar Anthony Edwards and enviable depth to fuel a relentless approac
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OG Anunoby won't play and Jalen Brunson is questionable for the Knicks in Game 3 against the Pacers

OG Anunoby won't play and Jalen Brunson is questionable for the Knicks in Game 3 against the Pacers

NEW YORK (AP) — OG Anunoby won't play for the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Friday night because of a strained left hamstring, while Jalen Brunson is questionable with his sore right foot.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen out for Game 2 against Celtics with bruised ribs

Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen out for Game 2 against Celtics with bruised ribs

BOSTON (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without center Jarrett Allen for Game 2 against the Boston Celtics on Thursday as he continues to deal with bruised ribs. Allen is missing his fifth consecutive game.
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