Fueled by their No. 1-rated defense, the Thunder converted 19 Minnesota turnovers into 31 points and pulled away for a 114-88 win in Game 1.… Continue Reading »
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Thunder’s SGA bests Jokic again to win first MVP
The Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who averaged 32.7 points to win the league’s scoring title, has earned his first NBA MVP, finishing ahead of Nikola Jokic.… Continue Reading »
Knicks acknowledge they ‘let off the gas’ late
The Knicks led the Pacers by 14 points with under three minutes to play Wednesday night, but through an array of defensive mistakes and costly turnovers, they lost in overtime to open the Eastern Conference finals.… Continue Reading »
Wolves’ Edwards fined for postgame profanity
The NBA fined Wolves star Anthony Edwards $50,000 for “using profane language” during a news conference following Minnesota’s Game 1 loss to Oklahoma City.… Continue Reading »
Inside the world of NBA ‘ball boys,’ the league’s unsung heroes
Ball boys are everywhere on the court but are rarely seen or acknowledged. And yet, the NBA couldn’t function without them.… Continue Reading »
Gretzky celebrates Stars, coy on series vs. Oilers
Wayne Gretzky visited the Stars locker room after Dallas’ series-clinching win but avoided picking against his former team, the Oilers, whom the Stars will face next in the Western Conference final.… Continue Reading »
Stars rally in Game 1: Grades for both teams, players to watch for Game 2
What stood out the most in a wild first game? What matters most for the rest of the series?… Continue Reading »
Can the Hurricanes score enough goals to win the Stanley Cup?
For years, the team has had trouble getting goals in tight playoff games. Has that changed?… Continue Reading »
Hurricanes-Panthers Game 2 preview: Key players, matchup notes, stats to know
Florida dominated Carolina in Game 1 to the tune of a 5-2 win. Will the outcome be different Thursday?… Continue Reading »
Giants to place Verlander (pec) on 15-day IL
Giants right-hander Justin Verlander will be placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right pectoral injury, manager Bob Melvin said after Wednesday’s 8-4 loss to the Royals.… Continue Reading »