The Denver Nuggets secured victory in the first game of the series, seizing home-court advantage from the Oklahoma City Thunder—only to relinquish it again in Game 4. Oklahoma City triumphed over the Nuggets in their second matchup at Ball Arena, edging them out 92–87 and leveling the series at 2–2 before it shifts back to Oklahoma for Game 5. The …

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The Pacers enjoyed a historic night, triumphing over the Cavaliers with a score of 129-109, which propelled them to a 3-1 series lead, showcasing a performance that was more dominant than the final tally indicates. By halftime, the home team had established a commanding 41-point lead (80-39) and even pushed their margin to 44 points at the beginning of the …

This series has been centered around speed ever since the early moments of the second quarter in Game 1. It was during this time that Golden State’s Stephen Curry, a guard, reached for his left hamstring and exited the court at Target Center, while his Warriors held a 30-20 lead over Minnesota in their Western Conference semifinal opener. From that …

After recording an impressive 42 points, 22 rebounds, and six assists in Denver’s Game 1 victory away from home, Jokic has faced challenges against the tough defense of OKC. In the last two games, he has managed only nine assists while turning the ball over 10 times. His shooting has also been off, as he has made only about 30 …

INDIANAPOLIS (AP)— During the first quarter of Game 4 on Sunday, Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin was ejected for delivering a closed-fist punch to the chest of Cleveland Cavaliers’ backup De’Andre Hunter. Despite the absence of one of their key scorers, the Pacers managed to match an NBA playoff record by taking a staggering 41-point lead at halftime, ultimately defeating …

Former Boston Celtics power forward Guerschon Yabusele made his return to the NBA last summer after a year in China and four years competing in Europe with ASVEL and Real Madrid. He signed with the Philadelphia 76ers and made a notable impact in his comeback season, seemingly solidifying his position in the league and in the team’s future goals. According …

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder struggled to ignite their lethargic offenses in an early tip-off for Game 4 on Sunday, setting a record for the slowest start to an NBA playoff matchup. The two teams managed to score just 25 points collectively in the first quarter, tying the record for the least amount of points …

Following the Milwaukee Bucks’ first-round playoff exit in a five-game series against the Indiana Pacers, discussions have intensified around Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the team. Shams Charania indicates that this situation could emerge as one of the summer’s major narratives, even though the two-time NBA MVP has not reached any conclusive decisions regarding his status in Milwaukee. Charania notes that …

The Oklahoma City Thunder clamped down on the Denver Nuggets defensively and staged a late comeback to secure a Game 4 victory that was far from polished. DENVER— After a dominant 68-win regular season and a flawless 4-0 sweep in the first round of the playoffs, the Thunder demonstrated their ability to thrive even in less-than-ideal circumstances. In this crucial …