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Karl-Anthony Towns, after not taking a shot in the 4th quarter of Game 2, scores 31 points as Knicks take 2-1 series lead. Other series have been slower and less efficient, but the first-round matchup between the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons has felt very much like a traditional playoff series. Through three games, […]

Kawhi Leonard finishes with a 21-point double-double and LA secures a 2-1 series lead over Denver. LOS ANGELES — The first two games of this first-round series were suspenseful and gripping and dropped the impression that Clippers vs. Nuggets would be more entertaining and outlast any other in these playoffs. And then the Clippers changed

Ja Morant suffers left hip injury, exits in 2nd quarter of Game 3 vs. Thunder. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis guard Ja Morant was knocked out of the Grizzlies’ playoff game against Oklahoma City on Thursday night with a left hip injury after taking a hard fall under the basket late in the first half.

Jayson Tatum started for the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round series vs. the Orlando Magic. The team, without guard Jrue Holiday (hamstring), fell to the Magic 95-93; they maintain a 2-1 series lead. Tatum, who scored 36 points (10-22 FGs, 4-10 3PM, 12-12 FTs), was recovering from a bone

2025 Kia Defensive Player of the Year Evan Mobley joins Inside the NBA after finding out he was awarded the Hakeem Olajuwon trophy. • Download the NBA App• 2024-25 NBA Awards: Complete coverage• Kia DPOY Award: All-Time Winners Cleveland Cavaliers forward-center Evan Mobley is the recipient of the Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy as the 2024-25 Kia

🏆🏀Thursday’s Playoff Schedule🏆🏀 New York Knicks 118, Detroit Pistons 116 (Final) Oklahoma City Thunder 114, Memphis Grizzlies 108 (Final) Los Angeles Clippers 117, Denver Nuggets 83 (Final) Top Storylines of the Night 👉📝 1. The Knicks hold off Pistons for a road win in Game 3. New York split their two games at home but

Stephen Curry is widely praised for his exceptional leadership, inspiring teammates through hard work, humility & elevating those around him. Editor’s Note: Read more NBA coverage from The Athletic here. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NBA or its teams. This story is a part of Peak, The Athletic’s new

Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks head to Detroit to take on the Pistons for Game 3. After a wild comeback victory sparked by a 21-0 run late in Game 1 last Saturday, the Knicks nearly pulled off a similar feat in Game 2 before falling 100-94 to the Pistons. Jalen Brunson carried the load offensively

Celtics guard Jrue Holiday and his wife Lauren Holiday have invested in the Courage through their Holiday Family Trust. CARY, N.C. (AP) — Former U.S. women’s national team star Lauren Holiday and husband Jrue Holiday of the Boston Celtics have joined the ownership group of the North Carolina Courage in the National Women’s Soccer League.

NBA champion and current Mavs coach Jason Kidd joins the ownership group of 9-time English champion Everton. NBA great Jason Kidd has entered the soccer world by joining the ownership group of English Premier League club Everton. The Hall of Fame point guard and current Dallas Mavericks coach said he was “honored” to join Roundhouse