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Jokic stars as Nuggets take Thunder semi-final to game seven

Nikola Jokic scored 29 points and recorded 14 rebounds as the Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-107 to force a decisive seventh...

Celtics beat Knicks to keep play-off hopes alive

The Boston Celtics kept themselves in the NBA play-offs with a win against the New York Knicks as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Golden...

Pacers see off top-seeded Cavaliers to reach finals

The Indiana Pacers reached the NBA's Eastern Conference finals for the second year running by beating top seeds the Cleveland Cavaliers in game five.Tyrese...

Celtics on brink of exit as Brunson shines for Knicks

Jalen Brunson scored 39 points as the New York Knicks beat the Boston Celtics 121-113 to leave the reigning NBA champions on the brink...

Pacers win to edge closer to Conference final

The Indiana Pacers overcame the first-quarter ejection of guard Bennedict Mathurin to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 129-109 and go 3-1 up in their NBA...

Celtics claim vital win over Knicks in game three

The Boston Celtics dominated the New York Knicks in game three to cut the deficit to 2-1 in their NBA Eastern Conference play-off semi-final.The...

Nuggets win in overtime to take lead over Thunder

The Denver Nuggets pulled away in overtime to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven NBA play-off semi-final against the Oklahoma City Thunder.The Thunder are the top seed...

Second Knicks comeback leaves Celtics hanging on

The New York Knicks produced another stunning comeback to win the second game of their NBA Conference play-off semi-final against the Boston Celtics.Jalen Brunson...

Curry injured in Warriors win as Pacers stun Cavs

The Golden State Warriors' win against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the NBA play-offs was soured by a hamstring injury to...

Knicks comeback stuns Celtics in semi-final opener

The Boston Celtics suffered a shock defeat against the New York Knicks while the Oklahoma City Thunder were beaten by the Denver Nuggets in...

Curry helps Warriors claim decider against Rockets

Stephen Curry said the Golden State Warriors had to "dig deep" to beat the Houston Rockets 103-89 in the deciding game of their Western...

Nuggets beat Clippers to reach Conference semi-finals

The Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 120-101 on Saturday to seal their passage from the first round of the NBA play-offs.The series...

Rockets beat Warriors to set up game seven decider

Fred VanVleet scored 29 points as the Houston Rockets beat the Golden State Warriors 115-107 to level their NBA play-off first-round series at 3-3...

Popovich steps down as Spurs coach after 29 years

Gregg Popovich has stepped down from his position as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs after 29 seasons with the team.On Friday the...

Knicks see off Pistons to set up Celtics semi-final

Jalen Brunson scored 40 points - including a game-winning three-pointer - as the New York Knicks sealed a 4-2 series win against the Detroit...

Timberwolves knock Lakers out of play-offs

The Los Angeles Lakers exited the NBA play-offs at the first hurdle as the Minnesota Timberwolves completed a 4-1 series victory with a 103-96...

‘Disrespectful’ dad criticised as Pacers beat Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo criticised Tyrese Haliburton's "disrespectful" father after the pair were involved in a heated exchange following the Indiana Pacers'...

Cavaliers thrash Miami to win play-off series 4-0

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Miami Heat 138-83 to secure a 4-0 first-round play-off series win and book their place in the Eastern Conference...

Celtics hold off Magic to take 3-1 series lead

Defending champions the Boston Celtics held off the Orlando Magic 107-98 to win game four of the first round of the NBA play-offs.Jayson Tatum...

Magic survive to hit back against Celtics in play-offs

The Orlando Magic survived a Boston Celtics fightback to halve the deficit in their play-off series against the NBA champions.Boston levelled things up with...

Thunder take 3-0 series lead with 29-point comeback

The Oklahoma City Thunder recovered a 29-point deficit to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 114-108 and take a 3-0 series lead in the Western Conference...

Bryant’s Lakers debut jersey sells for $7m

The jersey worn by Kobe Bryant on his Los Angeles Lakers debut in 1996 has sold for $7m (£5.26m) at auction.The jersey, worn by...

Porzingis suffers head wound as Celtics beat Magic

Kristaps Porzingis suffered a bloodied forehead during the Boston Celtics' 109-100 win over the Orlando Magic in game two of the NBA first-round play-offs.Centre...

Doncic helps Lakers level series against Minnesota

Luka Doncic scored a game-high 31 points for the Los Angeles Lakers as they beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 94-85 to level their Western Conference...

Leonard stars as Clippers level Nuggets series

Kawhi Leonard hit 39 points as the Los Angeles Clippers levelled their first-round play-off series with a thrilling 105-102 win over the Denver Nuggets.The...

Curry leads Warriors to play-off win at Rockets

Stephen Curry scored a game-high 31 points as the Golden State Warriors began their play-off campaign with a 95-85 win at the Houston Rockets.The...

Lakers lose to Timberwolves in play-off opener

The Los Angeles Lakers slumped to a 117-95 defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the opening game of their NBA Western...

Heat knock out Bulls as Mavs set up Grizzlies tie

The Miami Heat eliminated the Chicago Bulls to progress in the NBA play-in tournament - beating the six-time Championship winners 109-90.Tyler Herro scored 38...

Warriors and Magic seal NBA play-off spots

The Golden State Warriors and the Orlando Magic secured their places in the first round of the NBA play-offs with victories in the Conference...

Clippers and Timberwolves win to secure NBA play-off spot

The LA Clippers and the Minnesota Timberwolves each secured a play-off spot with victories on the final day of the regular NBA season.The Clippers...

Jokic makes history and Lakers secure third spot

Nikola Jokic ensured he will become only the third player in NBA history to finish the season with a triple-double average as he starred...

Doncic hits 45 points on emotional Dallas return

An emotional Luka Doncic helped the Los Angeles Lakers clinch a seeded play-off spot as he hit 45 points during a 112-97 win against...

LeBron James becomes first male athlete with a Ken doll

LeBron James, one of the most iconic figures in modern sports, has made history once again - this time in the toy aisle.Mattel has...

Cavaliers beat Bulls to seal top spot in East

The Cleveland Cavaliers secured top spot in the Eastern Conference with a 135-113 victory over the Chicago Bulls.Victory means Kenny Atkinson's side will have...

Kings beat Pistons to boost post-season hopes

The Sacramento Kings boosted their NBA post-season hopes with a 127-117 win at the Detroit Pistons.Zach LaVine scored 43 points and DeMar DeRozan 37...

Doncic’s 30 points help Lakers thrash Thunder

Luka Doncic scored 30 points as the Los Angeles Lakers dismantled their rivals the Oklahoma City Thunder 126-99.The Slovenian registered seven rebounds and six...

Doncic and James star as Lakers beat Pelicans

Luka Doncic and LeBron James helped the Los Angeles Lakers to a comfortable victory against the New Orleans Pelicans.Doncic put on a game-high 35...

Curry leads Golden State to victory over Lakers

Stephen Curry scored 37 points to outscore LeBron James and lead the Golden State Warriors to a 123-116 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.Brandin...

Jokic sets NBA record in 61-point haul

The Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic hit a career-high 61 points as he recorded the highest-scoring triple-double in NBA history.The Serb, a three-time MVP, claimed...

Seven ejected after brawl in Pistons-Timberwolves

Five players and two coaches were ejected following a brawl during the Minnesota Timberwolves' 123-104 victory against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday.The highly charged...