The Knicks miraculous comeback win against Cavs by the numbers
Here's a look at the key numbers behind New York's wild come from behind victory in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
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Brunson sparks late rally as Knicks down Cavs in OT to take Game 1 of ECF
Jalen Brunson sparked one of the Knicks’ greatest postseason comebacks, a rally from a 22-point deficit in the fourth quarter, and finished with 38 points as New York beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Knicks’ Anunoby returns for Game 1 of Eastern Conference finals
OG Anunoby was in New York’s starting lineup Tuesday after missing two games with a strained right hamstring, putting the Knicks back at full strength to begin the Eastern Conference finals.
Mavericks, head coach Kidd mutually part ways after five years with the team
Jason Kidd is out as coach of the Dallas Mavericks after five seasons, and two weeks after the club hired former Toronto Raptors executive Masai Ujiri as team president and governor.
Pistons GM hopes to make a deal with Duren, also wants to bring back Harris
Detroit Pistons general manager Trajan Langdon said he hoped to reach a deal with All-Star center Jalen Duren to keep him on the roster.
Thunder need to adjust to Wembanyama, Spurs after Game 1 loss
Victor Wembanyama is not going to get any shorter before Game 2 of the Western Conference finals. He’s not going to get less skilled, and the San Antonio Spurs surely aren’t going to become less confident, either. That means the Oklahoma City Thunder have to get a little smarter.
2026 NBA mock draft: Projecting all 60 picks post-combine
Jeremy Woo's updated mock draft and predicting all 60 picks after an exciting week at the 2026 NBA combine.
Can Point KAT take New York to the Finals? His quest continues tonight in Game 1 vs. Cavs on TSN
With Karl-Anthony Towns morphing into a point-center, New York's offense has looked unstoppable ahead of the East finals.
Gilgeous-Alexander says ‘I have to be better’ after Game 1 letdown vs. Spurs
After being presented his second straight MVP trophy in a pregame ceremony Monday, Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, by his own admission, didn't perform up to that lofty standard in a thrilling Western Conference finals opener against the Spurs.
Wembanyama has 41 points, 24 rebounds as Spurs top Thunder in 2OT to open West finals
Victor Wembanyama had 41 points and 24 rebounds, Dylan Harper finished with 24 points and a team playoff-record seven steals, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-115 in a double-overtime classic to open the Western Conference finals Monday night.
Spurs rule Fox out of Game 1 with ankle soreness, Thunder get Williams back
San Antonio guard De’Aaron Fox was ruled out of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals with right ankle soreness, a huge blow to the Spurs going into the series opener against the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder.
Knicks, Cavaliers open East finals at Madison Square Garden, where they began with high expectations
Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers were sent to face Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in a nationally televised season opener and again to kick off Christmas, NBA schedule makers clearly viewing that as the Eastern Conference’s marquee matchup.
Pelicans hire ex-Magic coach Mosley as New Orleans’ next coach
The New Orleans Pelicans have hired former Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley as their next coach, ending interim coach James Borrego’s candidacy to retain his job on a permanent basis, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Monday.
Seven trends that could decide historic Thunder-Spurs series
The Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs have been on a collision course ever since a fateful meeting in the NBA Cup semifinals.
Bickerstaff says Pistons will learn from their blowout loss in Game 7 against Cavaliers
After winning 60 games and earning the top seed in the Eastern Conference, the Pistons were overwhelmed at home by the Cleveland Cavaliers, who rolled to a 125-94 victory in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Thunder-Spurs, Knicks-Cavaliers clash in NBA Conference Finals
Our NBA insiders answer the biggest questions heading into the conference finals.
Cavaliers’ Mitchell breaks through, reaches the conference finals for first time
For Donovan Mitchell, a breakthrough moment has arrived. He’s going to the conference finals for the first time. In his ninth season, Mitchell has reached the NBA’s final four.
Cavaliers advance to Eastern Conference Finals with Game 7 rout of Pistons
Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill each added 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 125-94 on Sunday night in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.
The 64-win Thunder, the 62-win Spurs, and the possibility of an epic matchup in the West finals
This is not a one-of-a-kind matchup in the Western Conference finals. And it’s not the NBA Finals, either.
Canadian Gilgeous-Alexander wins second consecutive MVP, joining Nash 20 years later
Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will win his second consecutive MVP award according to ESPN's Shams Charania, making him the 14th player to win the award in back-to-back years and second Canadian, joining Steve Nash.
Pistons, Cavaliers square off in massive Game 7 tonight on TSN
On Sunday, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons will play a Game 7 to determine which team will advance to the Eastern Conference finals. It’s a game that will validate -- or invalidate -- their seasons. In theory.
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