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LeBron James rants at NBA's replay center for calls, Lakers lose on buzzer-beater, trail Denver 2-0

LeBron James rants at NBA's replay center for calls, Lakers lose on buzzer-beater, trail Denver 2-0

Apr 23, 2024 / 12:06 am

DENVER (AP) — LeBron James was seeing red after the Los Angeles Lakers watched a golden opportunity slip away. His frustration wasn't so much centered on...

76ers plan to file grievance about officiating during first two games of series against Knicks

76ers plan to file grievance about officiating during first two games of series against Knicks

Apr 22, 2024 / 10:29 pm

NEW YORK (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers plan to file a grievance related to the officiating during their series against the New York Knicks, a team spokesman...

Jamal Murray sinks shot at buzzer to cap 20-point comeback and lead Nuggets past Lakers 101-99

Jamal Murray sinks shot at buzzer to cap 20-point comeback and lead Nuggets past Lakers 101-99

Apr 22, 2024 / 9:51 pm

DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray didn't even see the biggest basket of his career. At least not live, he didn't. Murray swished a step-back 15-footer over Anthony...

Ailing Maxey nearly rallies 76ers before late turnover helps doom them in Game 2 loss to Knicks

Ailing Maxey nearly rallies 76ers before late turnover helps doom them in Game 2 loss to Knicks

Apr 22, 2024 / 9:10 pm

NEW YORK (AP) — Tyrese Maxey's body was hurting and he was battling the chills on his off night in New York. He was dealing with a different kind of pain...

Cavs take a 2-0 lead over the Magic

Cavs take a 2-0 lead over the Magic

Apr 22, 2024 / 7:36 pm

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 23 points, Jarrett Allen had 20 rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers outlasted the Orlando Magic 96-86 on Monday...

Donte DiVincenzo caps desperate rally with 3-pointer, Knicks beat 76ers 104-101 to take 2-0 lead

Donte DiVincenzo caps desperate rally with 3-pointer, Knicks beat 76ers 104-101 to take 2-0 lead

Apr 22, 2024 / 7:36 pm

NEW YORK (AP) — An eight-point lead was gone. The Knicks' edge in the series and home-court advantage seemed about to follow. Madison Square Garden had fallen...

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

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

Apr 22, 2024 / 6:51 pm

CLEVELAND (AP) — Through two games, the Cavaliers have been tough guys in these playoffs. This year, they're the bullies. Donovan Mitchell scored 23 points,...

Orlando's Jalen Suggs says he's ready for Game 3 after shaking off knee injury in loss to Cavs

Orlando's Jalen Suggs says he's ready for Game 3 after shaking off knee injury in loss to Cavs

Apr 22, 2024 / 4:46 pm

CLEVElAND (AP) — Jalen Suggs made a stunning comeback for Orlando in Game 2. The Magic now need to make one of their own to save their season. Suggs shook off...

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

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

Apr 22, 2024 / 2:39 pm

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...

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

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

Apr 22, 2024 / 8:06 am

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...

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

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

Apr 21, 2024 / 9:19 pm

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...

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

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

Apr 21, 2024 / 7:37 pm

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...

Damian Lillard's 35-point 1st half helps Bucks beat Pacers 109-94 without Giannis in playoff opener

Damian Lillard's 35-point 1st half helps Bucks beat Pacers 109-94 without Giannis in playoff opener

Apr 21, 2024 / 6:44 pm

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard’s sensational start ensured the Milwaukee Bucks would fare just fine without Giannis Antetokounmpo in their playoff opener....

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

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

Apr 21, 2024 / 5:55 pm

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...

Jokic, Gilgeous-Alexander and Doncic picked as the NBA's MVP finalists. Wemby up for 2 trophies, too

Jokic, Gilgeous-Alexander and Doncic picked as the NBA's MVP finalists. Wemby up for 2 trophies, too

Apr 21, 2024 / 4:01 pm

Nikola Jokic is one step closer to winning a third MVP award in the last four seasons. Victor Wembanyama is surely on his way to a trophy — or maybe two. Shai...

Harden and Zubac lead Leonard-less Clippers to 109-97 win over Doncic and Mavs in playoff opener

Harden and Zubac lead Leonard-less Clippers to 109-97 win over Doncic and Mavs in playoff opener

Apr 21, 2024 / 3:16 pm

LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Harden spent the season developing a pick-and-roll chemistry with big man Ivica Zubac. The future Hall of Famer in his first season...

Celtics' Jayson Tatum OK after collision late in win over Heat and expects nothing less in playoffs

Celtics' Jayson Tatum OK after collision late in win over Heat and expects nothing less in playoffs

Apr 21, 2024 / 2:58 pm

BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics were winding down a playoff-opening victory, but one of their biggest stars had just hit the floor. All-Star Jayson Tatum, who’d...

Bucks open their playoff run without Giannis Antetokounmpo because of left calf strain

Bucks open their playoff run without Giannis Antetokounmpo because of left calf strain

Apr 21, 2024 / 2:48 pm

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks started the playoffs Sunday without Giannis Antetokounmpo due to the left calf strain that knocked the two-time MVP out...

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

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

Apr 21, 2024 / 2:21 pm

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...

Jayson Tatum triple-double, 3s lead Celtics past Butler-less Heat 114-94 in playoff opener

Jayson Tatum triple-double, 3s lead Celtics past Butler-less Heat 114-94 in playoff opener

Apr 21, 2024 / 12:33 pm

BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics spent the days leading up to their playoff matchup with Miami talking about wanting to match the physicality of a team that would be...

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