Basketball

NBA Playoffs 2024: A 1st for the Timberwolves, while Mavs and Pacers move closer to Round 2

Minnesota hasn't made the second round of the NBA playoffs since 2004. Indiana hasn't gotten there since 2014. Dallas has gotten there once in the last 13 years. All took big steps toward changing that on Friday.

Apr 27, 2024 8:12 AM Read more >

Caitlin Clark revs up Pacers fans with pregame playoff appearance in IndyCar replica

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark crashed the NBA's playoff party Friday night — and drew a standing ovation from her new home fans. Twice. She's hoping to do it all over again in September in the same place. The WNBA's No.

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Anthony Edwards scores 36 points, Timberwolves beat Suns 126-109 for 3-0 series lead

PHOENIX (AP) — Anthony Edwards hit a jumper late in the fourth quarter and snarled as he ran down the court, pounding his chest with his fist for emphasis as Minnesota pulled away for another dominant playoff win.

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Knicks take 2-1 lead into game 4 against the 76ers

New York Knicks (50-32, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (47-35, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE 76ers -4.

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Dallas takes 2-1 lead into game 4 against Los Angeles

Los Angeles Clippers (51-31, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (50-32, fifth in the Western Conference) Dallas; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Mavericks -6; over/under is 209.

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Indiana hosts Milwaukee with 2-1 series lead

Milwaukee Bucks (49-33, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (47-35, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Pacers -7.5; over/under is 220.

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Minnesota looks to secure series against Phoenix in game 4

Minnesota Timberwolves (56-26, third in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Sunday, 9:30 p.m.

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Pacers take series lead beating Bucks 121-118 in OT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton completed a three-point play with 1.

Apr 26, 2024 11:40 PM Read more >

Luka Doncic and defensive-minded Mavs take a chippy 101-90 win over Clippers for 2-1 series lead

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic called out to his coaches during a flurry of 3-pointers from James Harden. The Mavericks superstar and NBA scoring champion wanted to defend the star guard of the Los Angeles Clippers. It's suddenly defense first in Dallas.

Apr 26, 2024 10:23 PM Read more >

Haliburton breaks tie with 3-point play, Pacers beats Bucks 121-118 in OT to take 2-1 series lead

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton struggled to find his shooting touch Friday night.

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