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Follow live: Knicks look to level series against Hawks in Game 4
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West playoff takeaways: Surgical SGA performance puts Phoenix on the brink
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.[read more]
East playoff takeaways: The biggest concern for top-seeded Pistons
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.[read more]
🏀 NBA coaching carousel: Latest on open jobs
Milwaukee has found its next coach, while Chicago and New Orleans are looking for long-term fits. Here's what lies ahead for each franchise.[read more]
Alexander-Walker named Most Improved Player
Nickeil Alexander-Walker was named this season's Most Improved Player on Friday, marking the second straight Atlanta Hawks player to win the award.[read more]
Harper stars off bench to rally Wemby-less Spurs
Spurs rookie Dylan Harper had 27 points off the bench and teammate Stephon Castle had a game-high 33 to help the Spurs rally past the Blazers and take a 2-1 series lead.[read more]
Udoka calls out Rockets after collapse: 'Grow up'
Rockets coach Ime Udoka called out his team after a late-game collapse that saw Houston fall into a 3-0 series hole against the Lakers. "Horrendous mistakes," he said. "I don't know if you want to say youth or scared of the moment or whatever the case."[read more]
Lakers' last-minute magic keys OT win for 3-0 lead
LeBron James scored 29 points, including a tying 3-pointer with 13 seconds left in regulation, and the Lakers took advantage of a Rockets team missing Kevin Durant for a 112-108 win to take a 3-0 lead in their first-round series.[read more]
NBA: Smart committed lane violation on key FT
Marcus Smart should have been called for a lane violation on the final of his three free throws toward the end of regulation in the Lakers' Game 3 win.[read more]
Durant improving, but G4 status vs. Lakers unclear
Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka said Saturday that injured star Kevin Durant was doing better, but his status for Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night was still unclear with the Rockets facing elimination.[read more]