May 26, 2021 Nets' Kyrie Irving hopes for no 'subtle racism' from Celtics fans as series shifts to Boston Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets will head to Boston to face the Celtics for the next couple of games in their first-round playoff series.
May 26, 2021 NBA explains why LeBron James avoided discipline while Kristaps Porzingis got fined over health violation The NBA came under fire Tuesday when it chose to fine Dallas Mavericks star Kristaps Porzingis for breaking league rules relating to stopping the spread of the coronavirus while giving LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers an apparent free pass for doing something similar.
May 26, 2021 Doncic and Mavs beat Clippers 127-121, take 2-0 series lead A familiar face sat behind the Dallas Mavericks' bench. Dirk Nowitzki, who led the franchise to its only championship in 2011 during his 21 seasons, came to see his old franchise that hasn't won a playoff series since its title.
May 26, 2021 Davis, Lakers bounce back to beat Suns 109-102 in Game 2 The Los Angeles Lakers were reeling late in the fourth quarter on Tuesday night. The Phoenix Suns had made a big run, their home crowd was in a frenzy and the defending NBA champions were in danger of going down two games to none in the first round.
May 26, 2021 Nets get 7 3s from Harris, rout Celtics 130-108 for 2-0 lead Brooklyn is more than just its Big Three. There's also Joe Harris and his 3s.
May 25, 2021 Jokic scores 38, Nuggets beat Blazers 128-109 to even series Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets played with an unspoken sense of urgency.
May 24, 2021 Bucks capitalize on hot start to roll past Heat 132-98 Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points and Bryn Forbes led Milwaukee’s scorching start from 3-point range as the Bucks trounced the Miami Heat 132-98 on Monday night to extend their lead in this first-round playoff series.
May 24, 2021 NBA releases statement on why it chose not to discipline LeBron James Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James avoided a suspension and a fine for violating the NBA’s health and safety protocols before the team’s play-in tournament game against the Golden State Warriors.
May 24, 2021 NBA's young superstars showing their time is now in playoffs Trae Young didn’t look like a postseason rookie in silencing a rocking road crowd in New York.
May 24, 2021 Trae Young silences boisterous Knicks crowd in Hawks' thrilling win Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young really enjoyed quieting the Madison Square Garden crowd Sunday night.