Basketball

NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks viewed reaching the Eastern Conference finals as just another step in a season that's not over. It's not time to celebrate.

NEW YORK (AP) — Even when Jayson Tatum was lost to a season-ending injury earlier this week, the Boston Celtics still believed they could find a way to win.

NEW YORK (AP) — Christopher Morales came all the way from the Philippines, hoping to watch the New York Knicks in the playoffs. The cost of a ticket into Madison Square Garden changed that plan.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Golden State Warriors head into the offseason following a second-round playoff exit having already made their biggest move to boost the roster for 2025-26.

NEW YORK (AP) — Celtics star Jayson Tatum won’t be far from Madison Square Garden when Boston faces a must-win situation against the New York Knicks on Friday night as the defending champions attempt to force a deciding Game 7.

There's a lot of excitement and buzz around the WNBA as its set to tip off its 29th season Friday night thanks in large part to last season's rookie class led by Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.

Boston Celtics (61-21, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (51-31, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knicks -2.

DENVER (AP) — Now this was finally a role Julian Strawther could sink his teeth into, even if it cost him one.

DENVER (AP) — Oklahoma City ran away with the Western Conference's top seed, winning an NBA-best 68 games, including a record 54 by double digits. The Denver Nuggets didn't have the Thunder's youthful legs, deep bench, long rotation or health.

DENVER (AP) — A sick Jamal Murray may have been questionable for Game 6, but in his mind there was nothing ambiguous about his playing status. “Absolutely not,” Murray said when asked if there was any chance he'd have sat out the game.