April 18, 2022 Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo finalists for NBA MVP honors Nikola Jokic is a finalist to win a second straight NBA MVP award, along with two-time winner Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid.
April 17, 2022 Bucks bounce back after blowing big lead to beat Bulls Giannis Antetokounmpo had 27 points and 16 rebounds, and the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks recovered after blowing a 16-point lead to beat the Chicago Bulls 93-86 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Sunday.
April 17, 2022 Celtics' Jayson Tatum lights up NBA world with game-winning lay up to beat Nets Jayson Tatum played the hero for the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night.
April 17, 2022 Duncan Robinson makes eight 3s, Heat top Hawks in Game 1 Duncan Robinson couldn't miss shots. Trae Young couldn't make shots.
April 17, 2022 Jordan Poole shines in playoff debut, Steph Curry back as Warriors win Coach Steve Kerr suddenly faces a playoff conundrum: start Stephen Curry again for Game 2 of the playoffs for Golden State and move Jordan Poole back to the bench or stick with what worked so well in the opener and be extra cautious with Curry.
April 16, 2022 Tyrese Maxey breaks out for 38 points, 76ers beat Raptors in Game 1 Tyrese Maxey had the breakout game of his young career, scoring 21 of his playoff career-high 38 points in the third quarter to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 131-111 victory over the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 on Saturday night.
April 16, 2022 Timberwolves stun Grizzlies, grab Game 1 win Anthony Edwards scored 36 points in his postseason debut, and the seventh-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves stunned the No. 2 seed Memphis Grizzlies 130-117 on Saturday to grab home-court advantage in the opener of their first-round Western Conference series.
April 16, 2022 Donovan Mitchell, Jazz win opener as Mavericks play without Luka Doncic Bojan Bogdanovic put Utah ahead to stay just before halftime, Donovan Michell got aggressive in the second half and the only made shot by Royce O'Neale was a huge one late for the Jazz.
April 16, 2022 Cavaliers overcome injuries, show promise in bounce-back season The mood in the Cavaliers' locker room alternated between disbelief and delight in the raw moments following their play-in loss to Atlanta.
April 16, 2022 Nets' Kyrie Irving stands firm on decision to remain unvaccinated: 'That should be a human right' Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving is standing his ground over his decision to remain unvaccinated against COVID-19.
