NBA conference semifinals: Pacers take Game 1 over the Cavaliers in Cleveland
Here’s what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.
Haliburton carves through Cavs in Game 1 stunner
The Pacers used a barrage of 3-pointers and a 22-point, 13-assist effort from Tyrese Haliburton to stun the top-seeded Cavaliers 121-112.
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.
Source: LeBron suffered MCL sprain in G5 loss
Lakers star LeBron James suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee in the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s Game 5 loss to the Timberwolves, a source told ESPN.
Inside Gregg Popovich’s fight to return to the sideline
Before stepping down, the legendary coach battled to return to where he once was.
Who are the NBA’s playoff MVPs? Ranking the top 10 on our evolving list
Who has dominated the postseason thus far? Chris Herring unveils his top 10 playoff MVPs, a list packed with star power and surprises.
SGA, Nikola Jokic and why this should be an epic, polite MVP clash
Both players have had historic, unprecedented seasons. Gilgeous-Alexander could win his first MVP, Jokic his fourth — but neither is keen to campaign for it.
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.
Celtics’ Holiday on track to play G1 vs. Knicks
Celtics guard Jrue Holiday is expected to return from a strained right hamstring when Boston opens its Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Knicks on Monday night.
Pop done coaching Spurs; Johnson takes over
Gregg Popovich is moving to a full-time role in the Spurs’ front office, and Mitch Johnson will take over head coaching duties, the team announced Friday.