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It'll be an international MVP for the NBA with Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic and Wembanyama finalists
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated April 20 - 7:03 a.m. | Save Story
Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander might be adding a couple more trophies to his collection. San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama has a shot at doing the same.
Wembanyama revels in safety of Hall of Famers, fans in playoff debut as Spurs top Blazers
Raul Dominguez, Associated Press | Posted April 20 - 12:35 a.m. | Save Story
It has proven almost as difficult to rattle Victor Wembanyama as it is to get a shot off against San Antonio's 7-foot-4 star. Still, if there was ever a time to experience some nerves it was Sunday.
Wembanyama scores 35 points in playoff debut as Spurs roll past Trail Blazers 111-98
Raul Dominguez, Associated Press | Updated April 19 - 11:00 p.m. | Save Story
Victor Wembanyama scored 35 points in his playoff debut and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 111-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of their first-round Western Conference series Sunday night.
Pistons open playoffs with a flop as East's top seed, losing to 8th-seeded Magic
Larry Lage, Associated Press | Posted April 19 - 8:39 p.m. | Save Story
The Detroit Pistons opened the NBA playoffs with a flop.
Paolo Banchero scores 23 and Magic beat Pistons 112-101 to extend NBA's longest home postseason skid
Larry Lage, Associated Press | Updated April 19 - 7:20 p.m. | Save Story
Paolo Banchero had 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists to lead the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic to a 112-101 win over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons on Sunday night in Game 1 of their first-round series, extending the longest home playoff losing streak in NBA history.
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 25 as reigning champion Thunder open playoffs with 119-84 win over Suns
Cliff Brunt, Associated Press | Updated April 19 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder began their title defense with a 119-84 rout of the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series on Sunday.
Jayson Tatum has strong return to playoffs for Celtics, who rout 76ers 123-91 in Game 1
Kyle Hightower, Associated Press | Updated April 19 - 2:57 p.m. | Save Story
Jayson Tatum had 25 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists in his first playoff game since rupturing his right Achilles tendon last season, and the Boston Celtics rolled past the Philadelphia 76ers 123-91 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series on Sunday.
Caitlin Clark getting reacclimated to Fever digs as she returns to practice for training camp
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Updated April 19 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
Caitlin Clark looked right at home inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday.
Kevin Durant misses playoff opener with knee injury, and the Rockets can't make up for his absence
Greg Beacham, Associated Press | Posted April 18 - 11:34 p.m. | Save Story
all watching in street clothes, Los Angeles controlled Game 1.
Kennard scores 27, LeBron leads Lakers to surprising 107-98 win over Rockets in playoff opener
Greg Beacham, Associated Press | Updated April 18 - 10:43 p.m. | Save Story
Luke Kennard scored a career playoff-high 27 points, LeBron James had 19 points and 13 assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers capitalized on Kevin Durant's injury absence for a 107-98 victory over the Houston Rockets in the opener of their first-round playoff series on Saturday night.
Brunson and Towns lead the Knicks past the Hawks 113-102 in Game 1 of their series
Brian Mahoney, Associated Press | Updated April 18 - 8:10 p.m. | Save Story
Jalen Brunson scored 28 points, Karl-Anthony Towns had 19 of his 25 in the second half and the New York Knicks beat the Atlanta Hawks 113-102 on Saturday night in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series.
Timberwolves coach calls Jamal Murray's 16 free throws 'a head scratcher' as Nuggets take Game 1
Pat Graham, Associated Press | Posted April 18 - 6:56 p.m. | Save Story
Jamal Murray shot and made 16 free throws. The entire Minnesota Timberwolves team went to the line 19 times.
Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets to 116-105 win over Timberwolves in physical opener to 1st-round series
Pat Graham, Associated Press | Updated April 18 - 5:21 p.m. | Save Story
Jamal Murray scored 30 points, going 16 of 16 from the free-throw line, and Nikola Jokic had a triple-double as the Denver Nuggets shook off a sluggish start to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-105 on Saturday in the opener of their first-round playoff series.
Cavaliers' Mitchell extends NBA-record streak of 30-point games to 9 in series openers
Joe Reedy, Associated Press | Posted April 18 - 4:37 p.m. | Save Story
Donovan Mitchell has more support on the Cleveland Cavaliers roster going into this year's postseason run.
Mitchell scores 32 as Cavaliers defeat Raptors 126-113 in Game 1 of East first-round series
Joe Reedy, Associated Press | Updated April 18 - 3:40 p.m. | Save Story
Donovan Mitchell scored 32 points, Max Strus had 24 off the bench and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors 126-113 on Saturday in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr uncertain about his future, notes 'these jobs all have an expiration date'
The Associated Press | Updated April 18 - 12:25 p.m. | Save Story
Golden State coach Steve Kerr is contemplating his future, the four-time NBA champion coach suggesting after the Warriors' season ended that there is a chance he might not be back with the club next season.
Inside the Numbers: Some notes going into the NBA playoffs
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated April 18 - 7:34 a.m. | Save Story
This NBA season has been unusual, with three teams finishing over .500 but missing the playoffs. Charlotte, Miami and the Los Angeles Clippers all had winning records but didn't qualify. The only other years when that happened were 1971 and 2022. Miami's coach, Erik Spoelstra, noted the difference from his first year when 43 wins secured a fifth seed. Meanwhile, James Harden continues his playoff streak, now with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He's aiming for a top-10 spot in career playoff scoring. In other news, the Detroit Pistons will host their first playoff opener since 2008, facing Orlando.
Green scores 36 points, Suns lock down Warriors, Curry in 111-96 win in NBA's play-in tourney
David Brandt, Associated Press | Posted April 17 - 10:56 p.m. | Save Story
Jalen Green scored 36 points, Devin Booker added 20 and the Phoenix Suns locked down Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, winning 111-96 in the NBA's play-in tournament Friday night.
The Magic found the formula for making the playoffs. For them, it was called desperation
The Associated Press | Posted April 17 - 9:35 p.m. | Save Story
The Orlando Magic found their winning formula. Desperation works.
