Basketball

Boston begins Eastern Conference finals against Indiana

Indiana Pacers (47-35, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (64-18, first in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Tuesday, 8 p.m.

May 20, 2024 12:03 AM Read more >

Nuggets blow 20-point lead, struggle from field as Timberwolves end their title defense in Game 7

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets couldn't quiet an epic second-half comeback by Minnesota or the noise emanating from a boisterous Timberwolves locker room.

May 19, 2024 11:30 PM Read more >

Edwards leads Wolves back from 20-point deficit, beat defending champion Nuggets 98-90

DENVER (AP) — Anthony Edwards overcame a slow start and the Timberwolves roared back from a 20-point second-half deficit to eliminate the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets 98-90 in a Game 7 Minnesota masterpiece on Sunday night.

May 19, 2024 10:23 PM Read more >

Timberwolves advance to the Western Conference Finals with 98-90 win over Denver in Game 7

DENVER (AP) — Anthony Edwards overcame a slow start and the Timberwolves roared back from a 20-point second-half deficit to eliminate the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets 98-90 in a Game 7 Minnesota masterpiece on Sunday night.

May 19, 2024 9:03 PM Read more >

Brunson's broken left hand in Game 7 the final injury for a Knicks team that was decimated by them

NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson carried the New York Knicks as far as he could, until he ended up like so many of his teammates.

May 19, 2024 6:07 PM Read more >

Pacers set NBA playoff shooting mark, top Knicks 130-109 in Game 7 to make Eastern Conference finals

NEW YORK (AP) — When the Indiana Pacers compiled one of the best offensive seasons in NBA history, they were just getting warmed up. For Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, they delivered something really spectacular.

May 19, 2024 5:37 PM Read more >

Pacers score 39 points in first quarter vs. Knicks to set a Game 7 record

NEW YORK (AP) — The Indiana Pacers scored 39 points in the first quarter Sunday against the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals, the most in a Game 7 since detailed play-by-play began being kept in 1997.

May 19, 2024 3:19 PM Read more >

Gilgeous-Alexander, young Thunder brimming with optimism after second-round playoff exit

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder might just be scratching the surface of their potential. Oklahoma City’s season ended Saturday night with a loss to Dallas in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs.

May 19, 2024 2:08 PM Read more >

OG Anunoby and Josh Hart are in the Knicks' starting lineup for Game 7 against the Pacers

NEW YORK (AP) — OG Anunoby and Josh Hart are in the New York Knicks' starting lineup Sunday for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Indiana Pacers.

May 19, 2024 1:15 PM Read more >

P.J. Washington's free throws finish rally as Mavericks beat Thunder 117-116 to reach West finals

DALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving probably wondered if his uncanny run of closeout victories without a loss in his career was finally near an end.

May 19, 2024 7:12 AM Read more >