Basketball

Heat-Knicks: A playoff rivalry that's about to get rekindled

MIAMI (AP) — They brawled in 1997. Jeff Van Gundy clung to Alonzo Mourning’s leg in 1998. Allan Houston got a friendly bounce in 1999. Clarence Weatherspoon didn’t get one in 2000.

Apr 27, 2023 1:26 PM Read more >

Clippers: Leonard has meniscus tear, will be ready next year

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has a meniscus tear in his right knee, although his surgically repaired right ACL is intact.

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Edwards' lawyer: Assault charges baseless; chair was in way

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The attorney for Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards said his client will “vigorously defend” himself against misdemeanor third-degree assault charges for allegedly swinging a folding chair and injuring two Denver arena emp

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Knicks play the Pelicans, look for 6th straight victory

New York Knicks (47-33, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (41-39, eighth in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Friday, 8 p.m.

Apr 27, 2023 2:04 AM Read more >

Heat rally again to win in OT, eliminate top-seeded Bucks

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jimmy Butler was an extraordinary playmaker while leading the Miami Heat to one of the most stunning first-round playoff upsets in NBA history. It turns out he also was a heck of a play caller.

Apr 27, 2023 12:19 AM Read more >

Second straight collapse caps Bucks' stunningly early exit

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks entered the playoffs boasting the NBA’s best record and believing they had a great shot at winning their second title in three seasons.

Apr 26, 2023 11:51 PM Read more >

Curry leads Warriors past Kings 123-116 for 3-2 series lead

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — With the hostile crowd roaring and Sacramento making a big push, the Golden State Warriors did what they have done so often over their dynasty. They silenced a crowd and came away with a back-breaking road win.

Apr 26, 2023 11:21 PM Read more >

Tatum and the Celtics try to clinch series against Atlanta

Boston Celtics (57-25, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (41-41, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Hawks -6.5; over/under is 232.

Apr 26, 2023 11:03 PM Read more >

Butler, Heat oust No. 1-seeded Bucks, advance to face Knicks

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jimmy Butler scored 42 points and the Miami Heat staged a second straight stunning fourth-quarter rally before winning 128-126 in overtime on Wednesday night in Game 5 to complete an upset of the top-seeded Bucks in their Eastern Con

Apr 26, 2023 10:04 PM Read more >

Knicks advance to second round, down Cavs 106-95 in Game 5

CLEVELAND (AP) — Once he and his teammates were done finishing off the Cavs, Jalen Brunson slipped on a T-shirt with a photo of former Knicks All-Star John Starks on the front screaming while hanging from the rim.

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