Basketball

Wolves top Lakers 116-104 in Game 3 to take series lead behind both-ways standout Jaden McDaniels

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves, with so many promising performances spoiled by late mistakes fresh in their memory bank, sure timed this strong finish well.

Apr 26, 2025 12:37 AM Read more >

Gary Trent Jr. makes most of chance to start, has 9 3s and 37 points to help Bucks beat Pacers

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Gary Trent Jr. made the most of his rare chance to start.

Apr 26, 2025 12:05 AM Read more >

Wagner and Banchero help Magic beat Celtics to cut Boston's lead to 2-1

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Franz Wagner scored 32 points, Paolo Banchero added 29 and the Orlando Magic beat Boston 95-93 on Friday night to cut the Celtics’ lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference first-round series.

Apr 25, 2025 11:41 PM Read more >

Jayson Tatum returns from wrist injury with 36 points but Celtics lose to Magic in Game 3

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Even with Jayson Tatum in the starting lineup, the Boston Celtics still couldn't find a way to win in Orlando.

Apr 25, 2025 11:28 PM Read more >

Trent ties Bucks playoff mark with 9 3s, he and Giannis score 37 in 117-101 Game 3 win over Pacers

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Gary Trent Jr. got hot from deep, Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated in the paint and together they gave the Milwaukee Bucks new life in their first-round playoff series.

Apr 25, 2025 11:11 PM Read more >

Wagner and Banchero help Magic beat Celtics 95-93 to cut Boston's lead to 2-1

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Franz Wagner scored 32 points, Paolo Banchero added 29 and the Orlando Magic beat Boston 95-93 on Friday night to cut the Celtics' lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference first-round series.

Apr 25, 2025 10:53 PM Read more >

Jimmy Butler questionable for Game 3 of Warriors' first-round series against Rockets

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Warriors forward Jimmy Butler was listed as questionable for Game 3 of Golden State's first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets after he sustained a pelvic contusion in a frightening fall during Game 2.

Apr 25, 2025 7:20 PM Read more >

Steve Kerr comes to Jalen Brunson's defense a day after Knicks guard jeered by Pistons fans

DETROIT (AP) — New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson was booed almost every time he touched the ball in Game 3 against the Detroit Pistons .

Apr 25, 2025 6:34 PM Read more >

Memphis guard Ja Morant listed as doubtful for Game 4 against Thunder with bruised hip

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis guard Ja Morant is doubtful to play Saturday when the Grizzlies face elimination in Game 4 of their Western Conference series against Oklahoma City because of a bruised hip.

Apr 25, 2025 5:25 PM Read more >

Saturday's NBA games: Cavaliers-Heat, Thunder-Grizzlies, Nuggets-Clippers and Rockets-Warriors

Oklahoma City has a chance to secure its spot in Round 2. Cleveland and the Los Angeles Clippers can get to the doorstep of the second round. And the Houston-Golden State winner is going to have control of their matchup.

Apr 25, 2025 4:13 PM Read more >