Basketball

Thunder take 2-0 lead into game 3 against the Pelicans

Oklahoma City Thunder (57-25, first in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (49-33, seventh in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Thunder -1; over/under is 209.

Apr 26, 2024 12:03 AM Read more >

Celtics, Heat tied 1-1 heading into game 3

Boston Celtics (64-18, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (46-36, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Saturday, 6 p.m.

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Magic beat Cavaliers 121-83 to cut their deficit to 2-1

ORLANDO, Fla.

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Joel Embiid scores 50 points to lead 76ers past Knicks 125-114 to cut deficit to 2-1

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid is suffering from Bell's palsy and played Game 3 with a bulky knee brace to sturdy the 7-footer after dealing with injuries all season.

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Magic hand Cavaliers worst playoff loss in franchise history, win 121-83 to cut their deficit to 2-1

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — After never even having a lead in Cleveland, the Orlando Magic came back with the biggest postseason victory ever over the Cavaliers.

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Stephen Curry wins NBA's Clutch Player of the Year, adding to his trophy collection

Golden State's Stephen Curry led the league in clutch scoring this season, and now he's got another trophy to add to his collection.

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Khris Middleton joins Antetokounmpo on Bucks' list of players dealing with injuries

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks face the possibility of continuing their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers on Friday without two of their top three players.

Apr 25, 2024 4:07 PM Read more >

Suns' Big 3 in a big pickle, down 2-0 against the Timberwolves as series moves to Phoenix

PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns and their so-called Big Three return home to the desert in a big pickle.

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Thibodeau shows when he's mad at his Knicks. They don't mind, knowing the coach has them set to win

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks know when it's coming.

Apr 25, 2024 4:01 AM Read more >

Thunder's Holmgren bests Pelicans' Valanciunas in center matchup to help OKC take 2-0 lead

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren won his center matchup with Jonas Valanciunas and helped Oklahoma City beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-92 in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series Wednesday night.

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