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Gobert carries DPOY snub into Jokic matchup, win
On the same day he finished fourth in Defensive Player of the Year voting, Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert held three-time MVP Nikola Jokic to 1-of-8 shooting in his individual Game 2 matchup, helping Minnesota to a series-tying 119-114 win.[read more]
📸 Celebrity sightings at NBA playoffs games
Celebrities have been out in style courtside at the NBA playoffs.[read more]
Nets sign Fernandez, staff to multiyear extensions
The Nets have signed head coach Jordi Fernandez and his entire coaching staff to multiyear contract extensions.[read more]
NBA breaks draft ties; Jazz keep protected pick
The NBA conducted its tiebreaking process for the league's 2026 draft, setting the order from 15 to 30 and breaking a pair of ties among teams nestled inside the lottery.[read more]
Durant game-time decision for Game 2 vs. Lakers
Rockets star Kevin Durant went through about half of Houston's practice Monday and will be a game-time decision for Game 2 on Tuesday.[read more]
Draymond on Kerr's future: 'Felt like that was it'
Draymond Green said while he hopes Steve Kerr is back, he'd guess that this past season was Kerr's last as coach with the franchise.[read more]
Star trio steps up as Cavs cruise to 2-0 lead
Donovan Mitchell led the way with 30 points while James Harden added 28 and Evan Mobley scored 25 to help Cleveland continue its playoff dominance against Toronto.[read more]
Wemby captures DPOY as first unanimous winner
Victor Wembanyama, 22, is both the youngest DPOY winner in NBA history and the first to win the award unanimously.[read more]
McCollum plays MSG villain as Hawks tie series
CJ McCollum became the latest to join the list of Madison Square Garden villains as his fourth-quarter exploits helped the Hawks tie their first-round series against the Knicks with a come-from-behind 107-106 win in Game 2.[read more]
East playoff takeaways: MSG finds a new Hawks villain; Cavs cruise to 2-0 lead
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.[read more]