Basketball

Jackson wins defensive player of year over Lopez, Mobley

Nobody blocked more shots per game, nor had better defensive numbers at the rim this season, than Memphis’ Jaren Jackson Jr. And voters noticed.

Apr 17, 2023 6:17 PM Read more >

Bullied by Knicks in opener, Mitchell, Cavs look to rebound

CLEVELAND (AP) — Before Donovan Mitchell faced his hometown Knicks in the playoffs, the Cavaliers' All-Star guard was asked when the inner New Yorker — fast-moving, tough-minded, ultra-competitive — in him comes out most often.

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Knicks' Hart doubtful with ankle sprain for Game 2 vs. Cavs

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Knicks' promising playoff start hit a snag Monday.

Apr 17, 2023 3:54 PM Read more >

Injuries to NBA stars Giannis, Ja dim start of postseason

Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer expressed cautious optimism regarding the status of Giannis Antetokounmpo after the two-time MVP left Milwaukee’s Eastern Conference playoff opener with a bruised lower back.

Apr 17, 2023 1:38 PM Read more >

Miami's Wong says he's leaving school for NBA draft

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Isaiah Wong is going to try to make the jump from the Final Four to the NBA.

Apr 17, 2023 11:34 AM Read more >

Murray leads Nuggets past Wolves 109-80 in NBA playoffs

Jamal Murray overcame some early jitters to have 24 points and eight assists in his first playoff game since the 2020 NBA bubble as the top-seeded Denver Nuggets routed the Minnesota Timberwolves 109-80 Sunday night.

Apr 17, 2023 12:39 AM Read more >

Knicks take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Cavaliers

New York Knicks (47-35, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (51-31, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Cavaliers -4.5; over/under is 212.

Apr 17, 2023 12:03 AM Read more >

Clippers take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Suns

Los Angeles Clippers (44-38, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (45-37, fourth in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Suns -7.

Apr 17, 2023 12:03 AM Read more >

Boston takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Atlanta

Atlanta Hawks (41-41, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (57-25, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

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Butler leads Heat past Bucks as Antetokounmpo, Herro hurt

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jimmy Butler scored 35 points and the Miami Heat capitalized on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s early exit to beat the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks 130-117 on Sunday in an Eastern Conference playoff opener featuring two notable injuries.

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