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Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren headline NBA All-Rookie team
The Associated Press | Posted May 20 - 12:10 p.m. | Save Story
San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama was a unanimous selection for the NBA's All-Rookie team this season, the league revealed Monday.
Knicks must weigh whether Brunson needs more help, or if being healthy enough might be good enough
Brian Mahoney, Associated Press | Posted May 20 - 10:46 a.m. | Save Story
The New York Knicks overcame a rash of injuries to finish one win shy of their first trip to the Eastern Conference finals since 2000. Now they must decide if they need more help for All-Star Jalen Brunson, or if just being healthy enough would be good enough. They finished 50-32, second in the East, despite losing All-Star Julius Randle in January and other key players along the way. Brunson had five 40-point games in the postseason to carry them as far as he could. But even he was hurt at the end, breaking his hand in a Game 7 loss to Indiana.
Sports betting roundup: Xander Schauffele's final putt pays off for bettors
Ryan Hannable Of Betmgm Sportsbook, Associated Press | Posted May 20 - 10:37 a.m. | Save Story
Xander Schauffele entered the PGA Championship with +1400 odds to win at BetMGM Sportsbook. That turned out to be a good bet. Schauffele won the second major of the year on Sunday at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. In the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Florida Panthers will take on the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference final. The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets to advance to the Western Conference finals against the Dallas Mavericks. In the other Game 7 in the NBA, the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks 130-109 to advance to the Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics.
Wolves reach conference finals brimming with talent and tenacity in quest for first NBA championship
Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press | Updated May 20 - 8:19 a.m. | Save Story
The Minnesota Timberwolves advanced to the Western Conference finals for the first time in two decades Sunday night when they roared back from a 20-point deficit to defeat the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets 98-90. The Wolves trailed by 15 at halftime and by 20 early in the third period before they engineered the biggest Game 7 comeback in the play-by-play era in NBA history. The Wolves will face the Dallas Mavericks beginning Wednesday night in Minneapolis as they seek to reach the NBA Finals for the first time in their 35-year history.
Pacers are back in the Eastern Conference finals, and don't tell them they can't win playing fast
Brian Mahoney, Associated Press | Posted May 20 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
The Indiana Pacers are headed back to the Eastern Conference finals and don't plan to slow down when they get there. Not when they are so good at playing fast. Indiana put up some of the best offensive numbers in NBA history during the regular season by pushing the tempo. The pace is rarely as quick in the playoffs, but All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton believes the Pacers may be changing the thinking that teams have to play slow in the postseason. After beating New York in Game 7 on Sunday, Indiana headed to Boston to open the next round on Tuesday.
Nuggets blow 20-point lead, struggle from field as Timberwolves end their title defense in Game 7
Pat Graham, Associated Press | Posted May 19 - 11:28 p.m. | Save Story
The Denver Nuggets couldn't quiet an epic second-half comeback by Minnesota or the noise emanating from a boisterous Timberwolves locker room. Just a loud and painful reminder that their reign as champions was finished. The young and confident Timberwolves came into Denver's house and spoiled the party by eliminating the Nuggets with a 98-90 win Sunday night in Game 7 of their second-round series. Minnesota overcame a 20-point deficit to make the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2004. The Nuggets became the fifth straight reigning champion to fail to reach the conference finals in the season after their championship.
Edwards leads Wolves back from 20-point deficit for 98-90 win over defending NBA champion Nuggets
Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press | Updated May 19 - 9:34 p.m. | Save Story
behind Edwards, who had just four points, no rebounds and three assists at halftime but finished with 16 points, eight boards and seven assists. Jamal Murray led Denver with 35 points and Nikola Jokic scored 34 but they got little else from their supporting cast.
Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 98-90 in Game 7 to advance to Western Conference finals.
The Associated Press | Posted May 19 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 98-90 in Game 7 to advance to Western Conference finals.
Brunson's broken left hand in Game 7 the final injury for a Knicks team that was decimated by them
Brian Mahoney, Associated Press | Updated May 19 - 6:07 p.m. | Save Story
Jalen Brunson broke his left hand in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, one final injury for a team that was decimated by them. The Knicks lost their most important player when Brunson checked out late in the third quarter and went to the locker room. The Knicks announced in the fourth quarter that he wouldn't return. Brunson was struggling Sunday, going 6 for 17 for 17 points. He also had nine assists. OG Anunoby played despite a strained left hamstring that forced him to miss the previous four games, but lasted just five minutes.
Pacers set NBA playoff shooting mark, top Knicks 130-109 in Game 7 to make Eastern Conference finals
Brian Mahoney, Associated Press | Updated May 19 - 5:36 p.m. | Save Story
Tyrese Haliburton scored 26 points and the Indiana Pacers rode one of the most sensational first halves in Game 7 history to a 130-109 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday, advancing to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 10 years. The Pacers made 29 of their 38 shots in the first half, a shooting percentage of 76.3% that was the highest in the postseason since 1997, when the NBA began keeping detailed play-by-play for all four quarters. They led 70-55 at that point. The No. 6-seeded Pacers advanced to face top-seeded Boston in a series that begins Tuesday.
Loyd scores 25, Magbegor has double-double, Storm top Mystics 84-75 for first win
The Associated Press | Posted May 19 - 3:51 p.m. | Save Story
Jewell Loyd overcame a slow start to score 24 points, Ezi Magbegor had a double-double and the Seattle Storm pulled away in the fourth quarter to defeat the Washington Mystics 84-75. Both teams entered the game at 0-2. Seattle outscored Washington 22-11 in the fourth quarter, going on a 20-5 run with Loyd scoring eight points and Skylar Diggins-Smith and Victoria Vivians adding six. Down four with eight minutes to go, Vivians hit a 3-pointer and Loyd made two free throws to put the Storm up 69-68. Diggins-Smith scored the next four points before Loyd had Seattle's next eight for a 79-73 lead with 2:38 to go. Vivians' free throws pushed it to 84-73 at 1:17. Ariel Atkins had 19 points for Washington.
Pacers score 39 points in first quarter vs. Knicks to set a Game 7 record
The Associated Press | Updated May 19 - 3:18 p.m. | Save Story
The Indiana Pacers scored 39 points in the first quarter Sunday against the New York Knicks, the most in a Game 7 since detailed play-by-play began being kept in 1997. The Pacers led 39-27 after shooting 16 for 21 from the field (76.2%) and 7 for 9 from 3-point range (77.8%). All-Star Tyrese Haliburton had 14 points and Pascal Siakam added 11. Indiana was the NBA's highest-scoring team in the regular season, averaging 123.3 points.
Gilgeous-Alexander, young Thunder brimming with optimism after second-round playoff exit
Cliff Brunt, Associated Press | Posted May 19 - 2:07 p.m. | Save Story
The Oklahoma City Thunder might just be scratching the surface of their potential. They lost to Dallas in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs. But the fact that they got that far should concern the rest of the league. They were the youngest team in NBA history to clinch a No. 1 seed and the youngest to win a playoff series. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was an MVP finalist. Chet Holmgren was runner-up for rookie of the year and was one of the league's top shot blockers. They headline a core with no starters older than 25.
Caitlin Clark adjusting to playing in the WNBA, finishes first week on a high note
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Posted May 19 - 1:40 p.m. | Save Story
Caitlin Clark is adjusting to life as a professional women's basketball player on and off the court. Her first week in the league, when she played against two of the top three teams in the WNBA last season, had moments where she looked very good and others when she struggled. Her offensive numbers are pretty impressive as she's averaging 17.0 points, 5.7 assists and 4.3 rebounds. She's now just the fourth player to have over 50 points and 21 assists in her first three games, joining Sue Bird, Nikki McCray and Candace Parker. There are definitely areas she can still improve on. She's only shooting 40% from the field. That's down 5% from her final college season and she has 21 turnovers in the first three games.
OG Anunoby and Josh Hart are in the Knicks' starting lineup for Game 7 against the Pacers
The Associated Press | Posted May 19 - 1:14 p.m. | Save Story
OG Anunoby and Josh Hart are in the New York Knicks' starting lineup for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Indiana Pacers. Anunoby has missed the past four games after he strained his left hamstring in Game 2. He scored a career playoff-high 28 points that night before he was injured. Hart had to leave Game 6 on Friday with an abdominal strain. Both players were listed as questionable in the injury report. They took part in the Knicks' morning workout Sunday and then warmed up before the game, then were cleared to play.
P.J. Washington's free throws finish rally as Mavericks beat Thunder 117-116 to reach West finals
Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press | Updated May 19 - 7:10 a.m. | Save Story
P.J. Washington Jr. made two free throws before an intentional miss with 2.5 seconds left, lifting the Dallas Mavericks to a 117-116 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dallas moved on to the Western Conference finals for the second time in three seasons. Washington was fouled by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on a 3-point attempt after Chet Holmgren put the Thunder in front 116-115 with a dunk. The Thunder could only get a desperation shot from well past half court after Washington's missed free throw following two makes for a one-point lead. Dallas trailed by 17 in the second half. Luka Doncic had 29 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36 points.
Stewart helps New York top Indiana 91-80 despite strong game from Caitlin Clark, who scored 22
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Updated May 19 - 5:42 a.m. | Save Story
Breanna Stewart scored 24 points to lead a balanced New York offense as the Liberty beat Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever 91-80 in front of a sellout crowd of more than 17,000 at the Barclays Center. Clark finished with 22 points, the most in her young pro career. Indiana lost on Thursday by 36 points, but was more competitive Saturday thanks to a strong effort by Clark. She also had eight assists, six rebounds and eight turnovers. Sports celebrities at the game included Billie Jean King, Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe, Michelle Wie West and Dawn Staley, along with actor Jason Sudeikis.
The sequel has been much better for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving as Mavs head to West finals
Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press | Posted May 19 - 4:30 a.m. | Save Story
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are headed to the Western Conference finals in their first trip to the playoffs together. The Dallas Mavericks have wrapped up a second-round series with a 117-116 victory in Game 6 against top-seeded Oklahoma City. Dallas will play either Denver or Minnesota in the West finals starting Wednesday night. The Mavs went that far for the first time with Doncic two years ago. The 25-year-old superstar didn't have a sidekick with nearly the playoff pedigree of Irving when Dallas lost to eventual champion Golden State in five games in 2022.
Copper has career-high 38, Cunningham hits clutch 3s as Mercury top Dream 88-85
The Associated Press | Updated May 18 - 10:51 p.m. | Save Story
Kahleah Copper scored a career-high 38 points and combined with Sophie Cunningham for the last 16 points as the Phoenix Mercury recovered after losing a 10-point fourth-quarter lead to beat the Atlanta Dream 88-85. Cheyenne Parker-Tyus had 11 points and Allisha Gray 10 in the fourth quarter as the Dream, down 70-60 with 8:43 to play, charged back to lead 81-74 at the 4:11 mark. Cunningham answered with a 3-pointer and Copper's four free throws pulled the Mercury within 83-81 with 1 1/2 minutes to play. Copper found Cunningham on the left side for a 3-pointer and the lead with 1:11 to play. Gray finished with 22 points for the Dream.
