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Gilgeous-Alexander has 29 points to help Thunder roll past Mavericks in Game 1 of West semifinals

Gilgeous-Alexander has 29 points to help Thunder roll past Mavericks in Game 1 of West semifinals

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was his usual self and Luka Doncic wasn't.

Boston takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Cleveland

Cleveland Cavaliers (48-34, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (64-18, first in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Celtics -13.5; over/under is 213.

Thunder take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks (50-32, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (57-25, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Thunder -5; over/under is 218.
Celtics' 3-point onslaught powers Boston to 120-95 win over Cavaliers

Celtics' 3-point onslaught powers Boston to 120-95 win over Cavaliers

BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 32 points, Derrick White made seven 3-pointers and added 25, and the Boston Celtics powered past the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-95 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.
Mitchell's game-high 33 points not enough for Cavaliers in 120-95, Game 1 loss to Celtics

Mitchell's game-high 33 points not enough for Cavaliers in 120-95, Game 1 loss to Celtics

BOSTON (AP) — Donovan Mitchell kept scoring, and the Cleveland Cavaliers weren’t getting any closer. Jayson Tatum was struggling, and the Celtics kept pulling away.
Jamal Murray fined $100,000 for tossing objects onto court during Nuggets' loss to Timberwolves

Jamal Murray fined $100,000 for tossing objects onto court during Nuggets' loss to Timberwolves

DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray was fined $100,000 by the NBA but avoided a suspension for “throwing multiple objects in the direction of a game official during live play,” the league announced Tuesday. Murray of Kitchener, Ont.
Rudy Gobert wins record-tying 4th Defensive Player of the Year award. Victor Wembanyama finishes 2nd

Rudy Gobert wins record-tying 4th Defensive Player of the Year award. Victor Wembanyama finishes 2nd

Rudy Gobert made some history. Victor Wembanyama nearly did.
Mitchell Robinson has ankle injury, leaving Knicks without another key player in postseason

Mitchell Robinson has ankle injury, leaving Knicks without another key player in postseason

NEW YORK (AP) — Mitchell Robinson has a stress injury to his left ankle, becoming the third key player the New York Knicks have lost for their playoff run.
Jalen Brunson is on a postseason roll not seen since Michael Jordan as the Knicks go for a 2-0 lead

Jalen Brunson is on a postseason roll not seen since Michael Jordan as the Knicks go for a 2-0 lead

GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Jalen Brunson's shot at stardom was clear to Tom Thibodeau when he was in high school. Donte DiVincenzo saw it as soon as they became teammates in college.
Jamal Murray tosses heat pack, Michael Malone screams at officials as Nuggets frustrated in Game 2

Jamal Murray tosses heat pack, Michael Malone screams at officials as Nuggets frustrated in Game 2

DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray lost his cool on the bench and tossed a heat pack onto the court. It was the Denver Nuggets' frustration boiling over.