Basketball

NBA playoff overview: Warriors seek 5th title in 9 years

For the Golden State Warriors, it’s a drive for five, as in five championships in nine years. It’s a similar thought for LeBron James, as the NBA’s all-time points leader is set to resume his quest for a fifth ring.

Apr 14, 2023 9:04 AM Read more >

Celtics hope for deep playoff run, but first face the Hawks

BOSTON (AP) — Joe Mazzulla has been navigating an opportunity he’s always wanted, but never expected to have this soon. Along the way, the Celtics coach hasn’t strayed too far from what put him in this position in the first place.

Apr 14, 2023 8:31 AM Read more >

Nuggets enter playoffs healthy for first time since bubble

DENVER (AP) — Not since Jamal Murray was dropping 50 points on the Utah Jazz back in the NBA's bubble in 2020 have the Denver Nuggets entered the playoffs as healthy as they are now.

Apr 14, 2023 4:02 AM Read more >

Tatum and the Celtics host Atlanta to begin playoffs

Atlanta Hawks (41-41, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (57-25, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Celtics -9; over/under is 230.

Apr 14, 2023 12:04 AM Read more >

76ers start playoffs against the Nets

Brooklyn Nets (45-37, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (54-28, third in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Saturday, 1 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : 76ers -8.5; over/under is 214.

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Curry and the Warriors visit Sacramento to begin playoffs

Golden State Warriors (44-38, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (48-34, third in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : EVEN; over/under is 238.

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Cleveland hosts New York to begin playoffs

New York Knicks (47-35, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (51-31, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Saturday, 6 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Cavaliers -5.5; over/under is 214.

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The losing is done, NBA teams now await 7-foot-3 Wembanyama

Gregg Popovich placed his left thumb on the inside of his right wrist, paused for a couple of moments and then confirmed that, yes, he has a pulse. It was also an indication when asked that yes, he is thinking about Victor Wembanyama.

Apr 13, 2023 7:05 PM Read more >

Cavs' defensive stopper Okoro likely to return vs. Knicks

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers will likely have their defensive stopper back for their first-round playoff matchup against the New York Knicks.

Apr 13, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

Gobert, Wolves get past punch; big man still has back injury

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rudy Gobert rejoined the Minnesota Timberwolves Thursday after a team-imposed suspension for their first play-in game, but lingering back trouble has compromised his status for the second one.

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