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Reid edges Monk in closest-ever NBA 6th Man vote

Timberwolves forward Naz Reid was named the 2023-24 NBA Sixth Man of the Year on Wednesday night. ... Continue Reading

Film don't lie: Lakers bemoan G2 shooting woes

The Lakers were encouraged by the shots they did get during their Game 2 loss to Denver but weren't happy with the outcome of those shots. ... Continue Reading

Nets' Fernandez: Retaining Claxton a 'priority'

New Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernandez wasted no time making his feelings known about the roster -- and, specifically, the status of unrestricted free agent center Nic Claxton, who Fernandez said was a "priority" to retain in free agency. ... Continue Reading

Haliburton: Brother called racial slur by fan in G1

Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton said his younger brother was called the N-word by a fan while sitting in the stands during Game 1 of Indiana's first-round playoff series with the Bucks in Milwaukee. ... Continue Reading

Thunder roll to 2-0 lead behind Holmgren, SGA

Chet Holmgren got hot early and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put up a playoff career high as Oklahoma City dominated New Orleans on Wednesday night. ... Continue Reading

Heat get even, shock Celts with 3-point barrage

Blown out in Game 1, the Heat caught fire Wednesday night and beat the Celtics, evening the series at 1-1. ... Continue Reading

Luka leads way with defense as Mavs even series

Luka Doncic spearheaded the Mavericks' smothering defensive effort against the Clippers as Dallas evened the first-round series at one game apiece. ... Continue Reading

Kawhi returns in loss with eye on restoring rhythm

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard returned for Tuesday night's Game 2 against the visiting Mavericks, scoring 15 points in 35 minutes in a 96-93 loss. ... Continue Reading

NBA: Maxey fouled twice during chaotic sequence

Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey was fouled multiple times during the frenetic defining sequence of Philadelphia's Game 2 loss to New York, according to the Last Two Minute Report. ... Continue Reading

Follow live: Thunder want control of series; Pelicans aim to hit back

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'Dont let us get one:' Butler pokes fun at Boston after Miami evens series

The Miami star did not play in Game 2 since he is sidelined with an injury, but he still supported his squad from afar -- and trolled their opposition. ... Continue Reading

Follow live: Seeking 2-0 series lead, Celtics host Heat

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Suns' Allen exits Game 2 after reinjuring ankle

Phoenix guard Grayson Allen exited Game 2 of a first-round series at Minnesota on Tuesday after aggravated the sprained right ankle he suffered in the playoff opener. ... Continue Reading

Why do so many players have beef with Rudy Gobert?

The Defensive Player of the Year favorite has frequently found himself the subject of barbs and ridicule from star players, fans -- even Hall of Famers. The question is why. ... Continue Reading

The biggest storylines coming into two massive Game 2s

Both No. 1 seeds took a 1-0 lead over the weekend. What are the biggest storylines going into Wednesday's Game 2s? ... Continue Reading