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Celtics star Jayson Tatum ruled out of Game 7 with left knee stiffness
Kyle Hightower, Associated Press | Updated May 2 - 4:49 p.m. | Save Story
Celtics star Jayson Tatum has been ruled out for Game 7 against Philadelphia on Saturday night with left knee stiffness.
NBA postseason guide: Schedule, stories, betting odds, how to watch and more
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated May 2 - 11:48 a.m. | Save Story
All that happened in the NBA playoffs on Friday night was LeBron James was part of his 42nd series win, RJ Barrett gave Toronto some Kawhi Leonard flashbacks (and gave Tyrese Haliburton some Tyrese Haliburton flashbacks ), Detroit pulled off a comeback for the ages and Orlando missed 23 consecutive shots to waste a 24-point lead.
Redick hails LeBron's greatness as injury-hit Lakers oust Rockets in 6
Kristie Rieken, Associated Press | Posted May 2 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
When leading scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves were both injured in an April 2 game, coach JJ Redick admitted things felt bleak for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Inside the numbers: How Detroit escaped elimination in Orlando with a stunning comeback
The Associated Press | Posted May 1 - 9:06 p.m. | Save Story
Orlando forward Paolo Banchero, when asked to explain what went wrong for the Magic in the second half against the Detroit Pistons on Friday night, had a very succinct answer.
Pistons rally from 24 down to beat Magic 93-79 and force Game 7 after Orlando goes ice-cold
The Associated Press | Updated May 1 - 8:29 p.m. | Save Story
Cade Cunningham scored 32 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons pulled off an incredible rally Friday night, erasing a 24-point deficit and beating the Orlando Magic 93-79 to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
Raptors' Brandon Ingram out for Game 6 against Cavaliers with sore right heel
The Associated Press | Updated May 1 - 5:37 p.m. | Save Story
Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram was sidelined Friday night for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers because of a sore right heel, coach Darko Rajakovic said.
Beep! Beep! Magic coach Jamahl Mosley's pregame media session interrupted by false alarms
The Associated Press | Posted May 1 - 3:54 p.m. | Save Story
Evidently, the alarm system at Orlando's Kia Center did not want to hear any talk about the Magic potentially going to a Game 7 against the Detroit Pistons.
Celtics, 76ers will add to their long playoff history with a Game 7 matchup in Boston
Kyle Hightower, Associated Press | Posted May 1 - 1:07 p.m. | Save Story
The Celtics appeared to be skipping toward the second round of the NBA playoffs following a 32-point road win in Game 4 at Philadelphia.
Jaden McDaniels and the feisty Timberwolves oust the Nuggets and move on to meet the Spurs
Dave Campbell, Associated Press | Updated May 1 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
The Minnesota Timberwolves had plenty of lulls during the regular season, seemingly coasting at times while struggling to recapture the form that fueled them to consecutive Western Conference finals appearances over the last two years.
NBA postseason guide: Schedule, stories, betting odds, how to watch and more
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated May 1 - 7:26 a.m. | Save Story
Finally, we have a Round 2 matchup set in these NBA playoffs.
Daniels, Robinson ejected after fight, part of one-sided series-clinching win for Knicks over Hawks
Maura Carey, Associated Press | Updated May 1 - 7:04 a.m. | Save Story
Atlanta's Dyson Daniels and New York's Mitchell Robinson were ejected from Game 6 of the Hawks-Knicks playoff series Thursday night after a fight that prompted offsetting technical fouls, part of a game in which New York would go on to win by 51 points.
Caitlin Clark scores 21 points, gives the Fever a brief scare in her 1st home game in 9 months
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Updated May 1 - 7:03 a.m. | Save Story
Caitlin Clark's first home game in more than nine months was supposed to be a celebration.
Jokic still wants to be 'Nuggets forever,' but an early playoff exit leaves them searching for more
Dave Campbell, Associated Press | Posted May 1 - 1:12 a.m. | Save Story
Three years after Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to the NBA championship, the peak looked awfully distant for the team from the Mile High City and the three-time MVP award winner.
Jaden McDaniels leads Timberwolves on both ends of the court in 110-98 clincher to oust Nuggets in 6
Dave Campbell, Associated Press | Updated May 1 - 12:01 a.m. | Save Story
Jaden McDaniels had 32 points and 10 rebounds and Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 24 points in a surprise start for the injury-ravaged Minnesota Timberwolves in a 110-98 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 on Thursday night that finished off another tense NBA playoff series between the rivals.
Knicks crush Hawks in record-setting 140-89 Game 6 rout to end Atlanta's season
Maura Carey, Associated Press | Updated April 30 - 9:29 p.m. | Save Story
OG Anunoby scored 29 points in 27 minutes, Karl-Anthony Towns had his second triple-double of the series and the New York Knicks had their biggest playoff victory in franchise history, overwhelming and eliminating the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 on Thursday night.
A 47-point halftime lead! Knicks enjoy a rout for the ages over Hawks in Game 6
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated April 30 - 8:26 p.m. | Save Story
The biggest halftime lead in NBA playoff history. The most points and most lopsided win in New York Knicks postseason history, too.
Lakers, Cavs and Magic look to avoid Game 7s in 1st round of the NBA playoffs
Kristie Rieken, Associated Press | Updated April 30 - 6:46 p.m. | Save Story
The Houston Rockets are brimming with confidence after avoiding elimination twice with consecutive wins to force Game 6 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night in the first round of the playoffs.
Rockets beat Lakers 99-93 in Game 5, avoiding playoff elimination for the 2nd straight game
Greg Beacham, Associated Press | Updated April 30 - 12:01 a.m. | Save Story
Jabari Smith Jr. scored 22 points, Tari Eason added 18 and the Houston Rockets avoided playoff elimination for the second straight game with a 99-93 victory over the Lakers in Game 5 on Wednesday night, trimming Los Angeles' lead in the first-round series to 3-2.
Schroder's halftime speech, 11 points in 4th quarter spark Cavaliers to victory over Raptors
Joe Reedy, Associated Press | Posted April 29 - 11:14 p.m. | Save Story
James Harden garnered the most attention in the series of moves the Cleveland Cavaliers made near the NBA trade deadline.
