Pop ‘getting better,’ but time to pass Spurs’ torch
Gregg Popovich spoke publicly for the first time since his stroke, saying he’s “getting better by the day” but that “it’s time” for Mitch Johnson to be the Spurs’ coach.
NBA conference semifinals: Late surge gives Nuggets 1-0 lead over OKC
Here’s what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.
OKC looks to embrace adversity after G1 shocker
“We’re going to find out what we’re made of, what we’re really made of,” Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said Monday night after his team lost its Western Conference semifinal series opener to the Nuggets in stunning fashion.
Celts ‘bit off’ as shooting woes reach historic level
The Celtics might’ve finally reached a saturation point as they missed a record 45 3-pointers Monday night as the Knicks took advantage in a 108-105 Game 1 overtime victory.
Jazz, coach Hardy agree to extension through ’31
The Jazz and coach Will Hardy, who has an 85-161 record in his three seasons with Utah, have agreed to a multiyear extension through 2031, owner Ryan Smith said.
Nuggets steal G1 in OKC on another Gordon winner
Nikola Jokic had 42 points and 22 rebounds, and Aaron Gordon hit a 3-pointer in the closing seconds to give the Nuggets a stunning 121-119 comeback win over the top-seeded Thunder on Monday night in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series.
Celtics brick 45 3s as Knicks rally for OT win
The Celtics missed a playoff-record 45 3s as the Knicks came back from a 20-point deficit to win Game 1 in overtime.
Which NBA superstars lead our first playoff MVP rankings? We’re stacking the top 10
Who has dominated the postseason thus far? Chris Herring unveils his top 10 playoff MVPs, a list packed with star power and surprises.
Follow live: Thunder, Nuggets go head-to-head in Game 1 of West semifinals
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What a championship for these 10 playoff teams would say about the NBA
From the Celtics to the Thunder, here’s how potential titles could lead into varied versions of an NBA future.