🏀 Inside the NBA’s obsession with hand care
Whether it’s hand cream or powder, the on-court routines of NBA players have become a leaguewide obsession.
Karl-Anthony Towns Square, Jalen Brunson Boulevard: NYC co-names streets after Knicks
Co-named street signs honoring the Knicks will remain on display during New York’s playoff run.
Are the NBA playoffs too physical? Have the refs actually lost control? Here’s what the data says
The discourse — and discord — surrounding playoff officiating isn’t new. But this year, players and coaches have wondered if the league has lost control. The NBA says its ref data is in line with past years. Who’s right?
Inside the world of NBA ‘ball boys,’ the league’s unsung heroes
Ball boys are everywhere on the court but are rarely seen or acknowledged. And yet, the NBA couldn’t function without them.
The Wolves’ offensive evolution is stalling in the West finals
Minnesota built itself into a juggernaut after the All-Star break. Here’s how OKC is dismantling it.
Knicks acknowledge they ‘let off the gas’ late
The Knicks led the Pacers by 14 points with under three minutes to play Wednesday night, but through an array of defensive mistakes and costly turnovers, they lost in overtime to open the Eastern Conference finals.
OKC, fueled by Wolves 19 turnovers, get G1 win
Fueled by their No. 1-rated defense, the Thunder converted 19 Minnesota turnovers into 31 points and pulled away for a 114-88 win in Game 1.
NBA conference finals takeaways: Pacers’ miraculous OT Game 1 comeback over Knicks
Here’s what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern and Western conference finals.
Haliburton’s wild shot keys Pacers in G1 stunner
Tyrese Haliburton sent Game 1 to overtime with a dramatic buzzer-beater, and the Pacers pulled off their latest playoff comeback in a 138-135 win over the Knicks.
Unanimous choice Castle heads All-Rookie team
Spurs guard Stephon Castle was the only unanimous choice for the NBA’s All-Rookie first-team, which also included Zaccharie Risacher, Jaylen Wells, Zach Edey and Alex Sarr.