National Basketball Association (NBA)

NBA: Blazers face Victor Wembanyama, Spurs to open playoffs

The Portland Trail Blazers will get their first look of the season at erstwhile league MVP candidate Victor Wembanyama when they travel to San Antonio to play the Spurs...

NBA: Fresh off play-in win, Suns take on top-seeded Thunder

The Phoenix Suns come into their first-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder with some momentum after knocking...

NBA: Donovan Mitchell nets 32 as Cavaliers overpower Raptors

Donovan Mitchell scored 32 points and James Harden added 22 points and 10 assists, powering the Cleveland Cavaliers...

NBA: ‘Underappreciated’ Pistons open playoffs against Magic

The Detroit Pistons had the best record in the Eastern Conference for most of the season. They ride...

NBA: Thunder open NBA playoffs as heavy favorites to repeat

The Oklahoma City Thunder are overwhelming favorites to repeat as NBA champions. Led by reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander,...

NBA: Pistons intent on sharpening skills in home finale vs. Bucks

The top seed and home-court advantage throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs already is locked up. The Detroit Pistons now can gear up for what...

NBA: NBA roundup: Wolves down Pacers, subsequently clinch playoff berth

Ayo Dosunmu scored 24 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves snapped a three-game losing streak with a 124-104 win over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday...

NBA: Rockets escape 21-point hole, down Suns to tie for 4th in West

Kevin Durant had 24 points and five 3-pointers in his return to Phoenix and the Houston Rockets overcame a 21-point deficit for their largest...

NBA: Clippers squander big early lead but hold off Mavs

Kawhi Leonard scored 34 points and Darius Garland added 22 as the Los Angeles Clippers improved their play-in tournament seeding possibilities with a 116-103...

NBA: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder manhandle short-handed Lakers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points in 28 minutes as the Oklahoma City Thunder demolished the Lakers for the second time in five days, prevailing...

NBA: Steph Curry steps up late to help Warriors survive Kings

Stephen Curry capped his 17-point performance with a game-tying 3-pointer, then turned his own miss into an offensive rebound and assist on Brandin Podziemski's...