Pistons, Knicks miffed by officiating in wild finish
Both clubs were unhappy after a pair of odd plays that were or weren’t whistled in the closing seconds of New York’s win in Detroit on Thursday night.
Eastern Conference playoffs: KAT and Brunson take over for Knicks
Here’s what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference’s first round.
The rapid rise of Amen and Ausar Thompson: From lottery picks to the playoffs in two seasons
The twins, who were drafted No. 4 and No. 5 in 2023, have been a major part of the Rockets’ and Pistons’ playoff berths.
Morant exits vs. Thunder after frightening fall
Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant crashed to the court after Thunder guard Luguentz Dort fouled him on a high-flying attempt to finish on a fast break.
Sources: Butler in jeopardy for G3 with contusion
Jimmy Butler underwent an MRI that revealed no structural damage, but the Golden State Warriors star is in serious jeopardy of missing Game 3 with a deep glute muscle contusion, league sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.
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Cavaliers’ Mobley emerges with DPOY honors
Evan Mobley came away from a crowded field with the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year award — and boosted the value of the max rookie contract extension he signed last summer in the process.
Kobe debut Lakers jersey sells for record $7M
A jersey photo-matched to seven games in Kobe Bryant’s 1996-97 rookie season for the Lakers sold for $7 million at Sotheby’s on Thursday.
Tatum doubtful for Game 3, wrist bruise ‘severe’
Jayson Tatum remains listed as doubtful for the Boston Celtics, meaning the reigning NBA champions do not expect him to play Friday when they visit the Orlando Magic in Game 3 of an Eastern Conference first-round series.
Pistons’ Stewart (knee) remains out for Game 3
Pistons center Isaiah Stewart, who sat out Game 2 with a right knee injury, will miss his second straight game Thursday night against the Knicks.