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A.J. Lawson of Brampton, Ont., has been cleared to play for the Toronto Raptors in today’s matinee. He was listed as questionable with back spasms ahead of Game 4 of Toronto’s playoff series with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Jaden McDaniels' late layup in Minnesota's 112-96 Game 4 home victory over Denver incited a skirmish with Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets, a scrum that led to ejections as the Timberwolves secured a 3-1 series lead.
The left knee of Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards remained structurally intact when he was injured during Game 4 of his team’s Western Conference first-round playoff series, a person with knowledge of the situation said Sunday.
The San Antonio Spurs’ kids look ready, even if Victor Wembanyama may not be.
Success in the NBA playoffs is all about adjustments. Who can make the necessary tweaks to adapt their game to what the series demands?
Ayo Dosunmu scored a career-high 43 points, stepping up after leg injuries to Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo with the highest-scoring playoff performance by a reserve in 50 years, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 112-96 on Saturday night.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards needed to be helped to the locker room late in the first half of Saturday night’s Game 4 after appearing to hyperextend his left knee.
Karl-Anthony Towns had his first postseason triple-double, OG Anunoby scored 22 points and the New York Knicks recovered after back-to-back losses to beat the Atlanta Hawks 114-98 on Saturday night, tying the Eastern Conference playoff series at 2-2.
Devin Booker briefly left the Phoenix Suns’ Game 3 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday because of a left ankle injury he sustained after tripping over Lu Dort’s foot.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 42 points in a brilliant shooting performance, Ajay Mitchell added 15 in place of the injured Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Phoenix Suns 121-109 on Saturday to take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference first-round series.
Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane each scored 25 points, and the Orlando Magic blew a 17-point fourth-quarter lead before rallying to beat the Detroit Pistons 113-105 on Saturday for a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka said Saturday that injured star Kevin Durant was doing better but his status for Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night was still unclear with the Rockets facing elimination.
Houston coach Ime Udoka said Saturday that injured star Kevin Durant was doing better but his status for Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night was still unclear with the Rockets facing elimination.
Jayson Tatum cautioned after the Boston Celtics beat Philadelphia in Game 3 of their first-round series that, no, he’s not 100% back in his recovery. Not yet, at least. He could have fooled the Sixers.
Leading by six with under 30 seconds to go, the Houston Rockets were on the verge of their first victory against the Los Angeles Lakers. Instead, they fell apart and eventually lost 112-108 in overtime on Friday night and are on the brink of elimination in their first-round Western Conference playoff series.
Rockets coach Ime Udoka called out his team after a late-game collapse that saw Houston fall into a 3-0 series hole against the Lakers. "Horrendous mistakes," he said. "I don't know if you want to say youth or scared of the moment, or whatever the case."
Stephon Castle had 33 points and the San Antonio Spurs overcame the absence of Victor Wembanyama to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 120-108 on Friday night for a 2-1 series lead.
LeBron James scored 29 points, including a tying 3-pointer with 13 seconds left in regulation, Marcus Smart had eight points in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers took advantage of a Houston Rockets team missing Kevin Durant for a 112-108 win Friday night to take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference first-round series.
Jayson Tatum continued to shine in his return from injury with 25 points and Jaylen Brown also scored 25 to help the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-100 on Friday night and take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference first-round series.
The San Antonio Spurs said Victor Wembanyama is not available for Friday night’s Game 3 against Portland in the teams’ first-round playoff series while he continues to recover from a concussion.
Toronto Raptors rookle Collin Murray-Boyles is turning heads around the NBA and his play isn't only helping his team's prospects in this playoff run, but the Raptors' long-term plans, writes TSN's Josh Lewenberg.
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