Rockets’ defense ‘good enough,’ but offense lags
Rockets coach Ime Udoka said his team “guarded well enough to win” Sunday night’s playoff opener against the Warriors but struggled offensively, as Houston was held to its fewest points of the season (85).
Cavs ride Jerome heater to Game 1 win vs. Heat
Cavaliers sparkplug Ty Jerome went off in Game 1 against the Heat, scoring or assisting on 24 consecutive points to close out the victory in the fourth.
Alperen Sengun puts Draymond Green on a poster
The Rockets center throws down a vicious slam early in Game 1.
Follow live: Steph, Warriors visit Rockets in Game 1
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C’s Tatum: X-ray on wrist negative after hard fall
Jayson Tatum said he was “all right” after appearing to injure his right wrist during the Celtics’ playoff-opening win against the Magic on Sunday.
Boston’s third-quarter run seals Game 1, and what’s ahead for Cavs-Heat
Here’s what has stood out from the first playoff games of the Eastern Conference first round.
Follow live: Cavs take on Heat in Game 1
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NBA unveils award finalists for 2024-25 season
The NBA unveiled the three finalists for each of its seven major individual awards for the 2024-25 regular season Sunday night.
NBA experts’ picks for Thunder-Grizzlies, Celtics-Magic and every first-round series
Our NBA experts pick which teams will make it out of the first round.
Sources: Bucks’ Lillard expected back in G2 or G3
Bucks star Damian Lillard is expected to return for Game 2 or Game 3 of Milwaukee’s first-round playoff series against the Pacers, sources told ESPN.