**Editor’s Note:** For more NBA insights, check out The Athletic here. The opinions expressed on this page do not necessarily reflect those of the NBA or its franchises. *** MEMPHIS, Tenn.— Prior to his breakout performance in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s dramatic 117-115 Game 4 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had recorded a total of 73 points on …

The Memphis Grizzlies were the first team to be eliminated from the 2025 NBA Playoffs, enduring a 0-4 defeat against the Golden State Warriors in the opening round. Tuomas Iisalo, the interim head coach of the Grizzlies, succinctly encapsulated the series. “Our inability to manage turnovers significantly impacted our chances of winning,” Iisalo remarked. After stepping in as head coach …

Here’s a rewritten version of your text while maintaining its core meaning: **An Overview of The Horry Scale:** This scale evaluates a game-winning buzzer-beater (GWBB) across various criteria: the level of difficulty, the game context (was the team trailing or tied at that moment?), its significance (is it a crucial playoff match or just a regular November game?), and the …

The Cleveland Cavaliers dominated the Miami Heat with a resounding 124-87 victory, taking a commanding 3-0 lead in their first-round playoff series, thanks in part to six players scoring in double digits. This 37-point margin represents the most significant playoff defeat in Miami Heat history. Jarrett Allen led the Cavaliers with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while De’Andre Hunter contributed …

MIAMI (AP)— The Cleveland Cavaliers have announced that All-Star guard Darius Garland will miss Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series on Saturday against the Miami Heat due to a sprained left big toe. Garland re-injured himself late in Game 2 on Wednesday, where the Cavaliers secured a victory, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. Cleveland’s head coach, …

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Despite facing difficulties with his three-point shooting throughout the initial rounds of this matchup against the defending champions, Franz Wagner made a remarkable comeback in Game 3. With the Orlando Magic trailing 2-0 and the series shifting to their home court, the team harnessed newfound energy and determination, securing a 95-93 victory and setting the stage for a potential tied …

Milwaukee Bucks 117, Indiana Pacers 101 (Final Score) Minnesota Timberwolves 116, Los Angeles Lakers 104 (Final Score) In a stellar performance, Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves to a 116-104 victory over the Lakers, granting Minnesota a 2-1 advantage in the series. Edwards, known as “Ant-Man,” recorded 29 points (12 of 26 shooting, 5 of 10 from beyond the arc), along …

The lengthy drought has come to an end: after more than 1000 days since Game 5 against the Boston Celtics during the 2022 NBA Playoffs, Giannis Antetokounmpo has finally secured a win in the postseason. Facing elimination, the Milwaukee Bucks needed a strong response in Game 3 on their home court after losing the first two matches in Indianapolis. They …

Ant Edwards elevated his performance in the closing moments, teaming up with Jaden McDaniels for a crucial three-pointer that secured a 2-1 series lead for the Timberwolves. **5 STORIES IN TODAY’S EDITION 🏀 April 26, 2025** – **Clutch Ant:** Edwards excels in the final moments as the Wolves bounce back from LeBron’s 38 points to take a 2-1 series lead. …

The 2024-25 NBA Playoffs’ First Round has showcased one of its closest matchups, which continued to deliver excitement in Game 3, where the Minnesota Timberwolves secured a home win against the Lakers. Anthony Edwards came just shy of a triple-double, finishing the game with 29 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists, fueling his team to a 116-104 triumph over Luka …

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Gary Trent Jr. capitalized on his infrequent opportunity to start. In an impressive performance, Trent tied a franchise playoff record by sinking nine 3-pointers and achieving a personal playoff best with 37 points, driving the Milwaukee Bucks to a 117-101 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. Having …

Confronting challenges, the Boston Celtics triumphed over the Orlando Magic with a score of 109-100, securing a 2-0 advantage in their best-of-seven playoff series. Alongside the absence of Jayson Tatum for Game 2 in the inaugural round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs presented by Google, Kristaps Porzingis required five stitches in his forehead after an elbow from Goga Bitadze. “I …

**• Download the NBA App • Comprehensive Coverage of the 2024-25 NBA Awards • Hustle Award: Historical Winners** The NBA has announced that Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been awarded the 2024-25 NBA Hustle Award. A two-time Defensive Player of the Year, with his first win in 2017 and another nomination in 2025, Green joins an exclusive group …

The Miami Heat nearly staged a comeback from a 19-point deficit but ultimately fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers, 121-112, at Rocket Arena, finding themselves in a 2-0 series deficit. Nikola Jovic, having returned from injury and with limited play in Game 1 of the best-of-seven matchup, logged almost 25 minutes in Game 2, playing the entire fourth quarter. Nevertheless, late-game …

•Download the NBA App•Comprehensive Overview of the 2024-25 NBA Awards•All-Time Winners of the Kia DPOY Award Evan Mobley, the versatile forward-center for the Cleveland Cavaliers, has been honored with the Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy as the 2024-25 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year. This marks Mobley’s inaugural achievement as the Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year in his fourth …

During the second quarter, the Los Angeles Clippers took control, building a lead exceeding 30 points and overwhelming Nikola Jokic, resulting in a decisive 117-83 victory over the Denver Nuggets. This triumph at the Intuit Dome gave the Clippers a 2-1 advantage in the best-of-seven series for the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, presented by Google. They …

Tatum is experiencing a bone bruise in his right wrist, an injury incurred during a hard fall after being fouled in Game 1 of the series. He sat out Game 2, which saw the Celtics secure a 2-0 series lead. “He’s contending with a significant bone bruise,” Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla stated in a conversation on Boston’s 98.5 The Sports …

The Oklahoma City Thunder made a remarkable comeback from a 29-point deficit, securing a 3-0 lead in their series against the Memphis Grizzlies with a 114-108 triumph at FedExForum on Thursday, following Ja Morant’s injury exit. “It’s undeniably harder when we’re without someone like Ja, our top performer,” remarked Santi Aldama during the postgame press conference. “However, that’s not an …

LOS ANGELES—The opening two games of the first-round series were thrilling and intense, leading many to believe that the matchup between the Clippers and the Nuggets would outshine all others in the playoffs. However, the conversation shifted dramatically on Thursday, possibly in a … lasting way. While it can be misleading to judge a series on just one game, the …

On Thursday, the NBA announced the winner of the Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year award and, adhering to tradition, also made public the full voting results. Although the Los Angeles Clippers advocated for Ivica Zubac during the late stages of the 2024-25 Regular Season, the 28-year-old Croatian center did not make it to the finalist list. Instead, he …

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP)— Memphis guard Ja Morant exited the Grizzlies’ playoff matchup against Oklahoma City on Thursday night due to a left hip injury sustained from a hard fall under the basket late in the first half. With just over three minutes left in the half, Morant hit the floor hard and was subsequently ruled out for the rest of …

Alperen Sengun delivered a double-double performance as the Houston Rockets triumphed over the Golden State Warriors, 109-94, at Toyota Center. Building a significant 20-point lead, the squad led by Ime Udoka equalized the best-of-seven series in the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs presented by Google at one game apiece. The 22-year-old Turkish center scored 17 points with …

CARY, N.C. (AP) — Lauren Holiday, a former star of the U.S. women’s national soccer team, along with her husband Jrue Holiday of the Boston Celtics, have become part of the ownership group for the North Carolina Courage in the National Women’s Soccer League. Lauren Holiday was instrumental in the U.S. victories at the 2015 Women’s World Cup, as well …

The Milwaukee Bucks and their general manager Jon Horst have finalized a multiyear contract extension, according to a report by ESPN. This agreement comes prior to the end of Horst’s current contract, during which he has led the team to an NBA championship and received the NBA Executive of the Year award in 2019. At 42 years old, Horst began …