The Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors are currently even at 1-1 following two semifinal clashes in the Western Conference held in Minneapolis. After suffering a defeat in the opening game, the Timberwolves responded strongly with a decisive 117-93 victory against the Warriors, who played without the injured Steph Curry. Minnesota faced a moment of concern when Anthony Edwards had …

This NBA playoff season has been a showcase for top-tier talent delivering outstanding performances, featuring players like Tyrese Haliburton, Aaron Gordon, Jalen Brunson, and Jimmy Butler, among others. This period is all about key players stepping up to fulfill the roles they’ve been given and earned. No team can advance unless their standout player comes through. Additionally, many role players …

A successful revival is in the books. Jalen Brunson and the Knicks depart TD Garden, heading to Madison Square Garden with a 2-0 advantage. 5 HEADLINES IN TODAY’S EDITION 🏀 May 8, 2025 They’ve Done It Again: New York secures a second consecutive victory in Boston to kick off the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Historic Opening: The 2025 Playoffs are already …

**Editor’s Note:** For more in-depth NBA content, check out The Athletic here. The opinions expressed on this page may not necessarily represent the views of the NBA or its member teams. * * * BOSTON — Mikal Bridges finds comfort in the glow of a TV screen, his long fingers clutching a game controller, a headset resting atop his hair, …

MINNEAPOLIS – With Steph Curry out for at least the next week due to a strained left hamstring, the Timberwolves may find themselves in an advantageous position against the Golden State Warriors. Or perhaps the opposite is true. It might seem that facing a playoff contender missing its top player just 13 minutes into the series should be a ticket …

Following an impressive outing in which he scored 42 points and grabbed 22 rebounds to give the Denver Nuggets a 1-0 series lead, Nikola Jokic and his squad faced a crushing defeat in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals. The Oklahoma City Thunder, spearheaded by MVP contender Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, dominated the Colorado team with a 149–106 victory, leveling the …

BOSTON — The New York Knicks have pulled off another remarkable feat. Trailing by 20 points in the third quarter of both Game 1 and Game 2, they orchestrated two significant comebacks. Their game featured tremendous performances on both sides of the court, with contributions from every player in the rotation. These are back-to-back impressive victories … on the road …

The reigning NBA champions, the Boston Celtics, find themselves in a 0-2 hole after two games at TD Garden in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks. Following the game, head coach Joe Mazzulla and Kristaps Porzingis spoke about the Latvian center’s recurring health issues that sidelined him for eight games late in the regular season. “Since his …

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP)— In an impressive performance, the Oklahoma City Thunder shattered the NBA playoff record for first-half scoring by racking up 87 points against the Denver Nuggets during Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series on Wednesday evening. The Thunder eclipsed the former record of 86 points, which was set by the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of …

**Editor’s Note:** For more comprehensive coverage of the NBA, check out The Athletic here. The opinions expressed on this page are not necessarily those of the NBA or its franchises. **OKLAHOMA CITY**— The Denver Nuggets are unconcerned about Draymond Green’s grievances regarding their new tagline. Nor do they seem fazed by Baron Davis’ comments. It’s well recognized that “We Believe” …

MINNEAPOLIS (AP)— The Golden State Warriors are set to compete in their second-round series against Minnesota without Stephen Curry for at least the next three games, following an MRI on Wednesday that confirmed he has a mild strain in his left hamstring. According to the Warriors, Curry will be out for a minimum of a week after the injury he …

The Denver Nuggets triumphed over the Oklahoma City Thunder with a final score of 121-119 at the Paycom Center on Monday, thanks to a strong late-game surge. After overcoming a 14-point deficit, Aaron Gordon capped off the comeback with a crucial three-pointer just 2.8 seconds before the game concluded, giving the Nuggets a 1-0 advantage in the Western Conference Semifinals …

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Stephen Curry, the standout guard for the Golden State Warriors, suffered a left hamstring strain early in the second quarter of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. As the Warriors celebrated their 99-88 victory in the series opener on Tuesday, they were preparing for the possibility of an extended absence from their prolific scorer. Curry is scheduled …

Maintaining their flawless performance away from home in the Conference Semifinals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs presented by Google, the Golden State Warriors triumphed over the Minnesota Timberwolves with a score of 99-88 at the Target Center on Tuesday. The Warriors managed to endure an early setback when Stephen Curry exited Game 1 of the best-of-seven Western Conference series. The …

During the Cavaliers-Pacers matchup on Tuesday, a notable moment unfolded when Cleveland fans directed an “overrated” chant at Tyrese Haliburton as he stood at the free-throw line. In a display of sportsmanship, Donovan Mitchell signaled for the crowd to quiet down. Haliburton would go on to make them reconsider their words, as he nailed the game-winning shot just before the …

After missing Game 1 due to illness, Kristaps Porzingis has been deemed probable for Game 2 against the New York Knicks. Facing a 1-0 deficit in the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs presented by Google, the Boston Celtics are looking for the 29-year-old Latvian forward/center to participate in Wednesday’s game at TD Garden. Throughout his playoff career, …

MINNEAPOLIS—Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch admitted it was a bit “unusual” for his team to spend a few days in limbo, uncertain about their opponent in the Western Conference semifinals. After all, the Timberwolves had wrapped up their first-round series against the Lakers in just five games, while the matchup between the Rockets and Warriors stretched to seven before Golden …

A thrilling beginning to a best-of-seven playoff series saw the New York Knicks triumph over the Boston Celtics, 108-105, at TD Garden on Monday. After falling behind by 20 points in the opening game of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs presented by Google, the Knicks made a remarkable comeback and secured victory in overtime. British forward …

What. A. Night. A duo of historic Game 1s culminated in a single decisive moment… …and concluded like this: **5 HEADLINES IN TODAY’S ISSUE 🏀** May 6, 2025 **Road Warriors:** Away teams have shot out to a 3-0 lead as the Knicks and Nuggets both make headlines with remarkable comebacks. **Overtime Drama:** NY mounts a comeback from 20 points behind …

In Game 1 of the best-of-seven series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets’ star player, encountered some challenges, including chants of “free throw merchant” from the crowd at the Paycom Center. “Honestly, I didn’t even notice that, but it’s pretty amusing,” he remarked during a postgame press conference after a thrilling match on Monday. The 30-year-old …

•Download the NBA App•2024-25 NBA Awards: Thorough Coverage•Executive of the Year Award: Historical Winners Sam Presti, the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Oklahoma City Thunder, has been honored as the NBA Basketball Executive of the Year for the 2024-25 season. This marks the first time Presti has received this prestigious accolade after finishing as a runner-up three …

Luka Doncic is facing a bustling offseason. In addition to representing Slovenia at EuroBasket 2025, he might also be looking to finalize a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. Currently, his contract extends through the 2025-26 season and includes a player option for 2026-27. However, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, he is expected to pledge his future to …

The journey of an NBA head coach does not commence with triumph. It begins the moment the same red carpet that once welcomed you is withdrawn, your security access to the training facility ceases, and the search for your position—one that you devoted your life to achieving—starts. This journey kicks off when you’re let go. That’s the moment you discover …

Kenny Atkinson was awarded NBA Coach of the Year on Monday. The 57-year-old head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers has received the esteemed Red Auerbach Trophy. Prior to this recognition, he was named one of the finalists, competing against J.B. Bickerstaff from the Detroit Pistons and Ime Udoka of the Houston Rockets. Atkinson triumphed in a global media panel that …

•Get the NBA App•Coverage of the 2024-25 NBA Awards•Coach of the Year Award: Historical Winners Kenny Atkinson, head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, has received the prestigious Red Auerbach Trophy, signifying him as the 2024-25 NBA Coach of the Year. This marks Atkinson’s first time earning the Coach of the Year title, as he wraps up his inaugural season as …