Lakers, sparked by Redick ripping, tie up series
The Lakers were motivated by a JJ Redick tirade after their lead slipped in the third quarter, closing out a 94-85 win over the Timberwolves to even their first-round series.
Ex-NBA ROY Carter-Williams to debut in boxing
Former NBA ROY Michael Carter-Williams will make his amateur boxing debut May 29 in New York, facing Sam Khativ in a three-round heavyweight bout.
Haliburton and Pacers take 2-0 lead over Bucks
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Haliburton blunt about bad blood in Bucks-Pacers
“We don’t like them, they don’t like us and that’s just what it is,” Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton said after Indiana took a 2-0 lead in the series with Milwaukee.
Magic’s physicality irks Horford; Tatum doubtful
Celtics veteran Al Horford reiterated his belief that the Magic stepped over the line with their physicality on Jayson Tatum in Boston’s Game 1 win Sunday.
Bontemps’ ballot: Final selections for MVP, All-NBA and every award
Who is the MVP? The top rookie? Tim Bontemps reveals his official awards ballot.
Tatum? Pippen? NBA execs share best comps for projected No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg
NBA execs reveal their top player comparisons for the Duke star and projected No. 1 draft pick.
Thunder pour it on again, laud balanced attack
The Thunder have outscored the Grizzlies by a combined 70 points, the second-highest point differential through two games of a series in playoff history.
Lillard struggles, admits being ‘winded’ in return
Damian Lillard, who returned to action after a monthlong absence due to a health scare, shot 4-of-13 from the field in 37 minutes and admitted afterward that he was “pretty winded.”