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BBCHeat stun top seeds Celtics in play-offs
Tyler Herro scores 24 points as the Miami Heat stun the top-seeded Boston Celtics to level their Eastern Conference play-off duel.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 points lead Thunder past Pelicans 124-92 as OKC takes a 2-0 lead
Chet Holmgren had 26 points and seven rebounds and Jalen Williams added 21 points for the Thunder.
Yahoo SportsCode red: Heat had extra fuel against Celtics in Game 2, even series with fiery win
This was supposed to be the league's most lopsided series. Miami's talent gap against the 64-win Celtics seemed insurmountable. Oh, how the tables have turned.
NBC Sports BostonJimmy Butler trolls Jaylen Brown, C's with IG post after Game 2
Heat star Jimmy Butler took to Instagram with a post trolling the Celtics after Miami took Game 2 in Boston.
NBC Sports BostonEddie House: Celtics defense ‘a count late' in Game 2 loss to Heat
Former Celtics guard Eddie House breaks down how late shot contests allowed the Heat to score a record 23 3-pointers in their win over the Celtics.
NBC SportsMiami rains 23 3-pointers on Boston, steals Game 2 to even series
The Heat shot 53.5% from deep and got 63% of their points for the game on 3s.
NBC Sports BostonCeltics-Heat takeaways: Miami catches fire from 3 to even series
The Heat took a page out of the Celtics' playbook and drained a franchise playoff record 23 3-pointers to take Game 2, 111-101. We share our takeaways.
Yahoo SportsNBA playoffs: Heat even series vs. Celtics with franchise record in 3-pointers, Thunder dominate Pelicans
The Thunder did No. 1 seed things. The Celtics not so much.
NBC Sports BayAreaFox sends message to fans, vows Kings will return to NBA playoffs
De'Aaron Fox issued a heartfelt promise to Kings fans on Wednesday after the team failed to make the playoffs.
NBC Sports BostonWATCH: Jaylen explodes for 11 points in two-minute span vs. Heat
Jaylen Brown took the Boston Celtics on an 11-3 run to end the half in Game 2 against the Miami Heat.
NBC SportsTimberwolves' Naz Reid voted NBA Sixth Man of Year, just edging out Malik Monk
Two first-place votes were all that separated Reid and Monk, with Bobby Portis a distant third.
NBC Sports BayAreaKings brass feels urgency to sustain success, take next step forward
The Kings have won at least 46 games the last two seasons, but GM Monte McNair understands that isn't good enough anymore. The bar has been raised in Sacramento and the team needs to figure out how to clear it next season.
NBC Sports BostonThe four best flareups in Celtics-Heat rivalry
The Celtics and Heat have developed one of the best NBA rivalries over the last 14 years. Here's a look at the top four flareups between these Eastern Conference foes.
LA TimesClippers need a better version of Kawhi Leonard to win Game 3
For the Clippers to beat Dallas in Game 3, they will need a better version of the Kawhi Leonard they got in Game 2.
NBC Sports BayAreaKings' Monk snubbed of NBA Sixth Man of the Year award
Kings guard Malik Monk, a finalist for the 2023-24 NBA Sixth Man of the Year award, was snubbed from winning the honor.
Yahoo SportsTimberwolves C Naz Reid wins NBA Sixth Man of the Year
Naz Reid helped fuel the Timberwolves' rise from the bench this year.
LA TimesLakers are searching for the right adjustments and when to make them
The Lakers are looking for reasons why their offensive efficiency declined in the second half of Games 1 and 2 in the playoff series against the Nuggets.
Yahoo Sports VideosHow Nikola Jokic levels up and becomes even more unstoppable against the Lakers
Yahoo Sports NBA contributor Tom Haberstroh breaks down his latest ‘Big Number’ - explaining how Nikola Jokic’s play at the rim is bewildering Los Angeles and has led the Nuggets to 10 straight wins over the Lakers.
NBC SportsPurdue’s Zach Edey officially declares for 2024 NBA Draft
Zaccharie Risacher — a potential No. 1 pick out of France — also officially entered the draft.
NBC Sports PhiladelphiaWin tickets to Sixers-Knicks Game 4
We want to send you to Game 4 of Sixers-Knicks this Sunday at 1:00 PM at the Wells Fargo Center! After falling 0-2 in the series with back-to-back losses at Madison Square Garden, the series turns to Philadelphia for the next two. The Sixers Pre and Postgame Live Playoff Sweepstakes is open now and ends April 26, 2024 at 12:00...
Yahoo SportsLuka makes Clippers look old, Suns are in big trouble & a funeral for Lakers | Good Word with Goodwill
Vincent Goodwill and Tom Haberstroh break down last night’s NBA Playoffs action and preview several games for tonight and tomorrow.
Yahoo Sports VideosHow Luka Doncic and the Mavs’ D evened their series against the Clippers | Good Word with Goodwill
Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill and NBA contributor Tom Haberstroh discuss Dallas’ adjustment on defense that helped stifle Los Angeles’ big three and even the series at 1-1. Hear the full conversation on “Good Word with Goodwill” - part of the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.
NBC Sports BostonRecalling Jaylen Brown trades the Celtics thankfully never made
The Celtics could have traded Jaylen Brown on several occasions, but he continues to prove why they were smart to keep him, writes John Tomase.
NBC Sports BayAreaWhy Warriors' Podziemski believes he's NBA All-Rookie first team
Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski explained to NBC Sports Bay Area's Dalton Johnson why he believes he should make the NBA All-Rookie first team.
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| Atlantic | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 18 | .780 | 0.0 | |
| 50 | 32 | .610 | 14.0 | |
| 47 | 35 | .573 | 17.0 | |
| 32 | 50 | .390 | 32.0 | |
| 25 | 57 | .305 | 39.0 |
| Central | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 33 | .598 | 0.0 | |
| 48 | 34 | .585 | 1.0 | |
| 47 | 35 | .573 | 2.0 | |
| 39 | 43 | .476 | 10.0 | |
| 14 | 68 | .171 | 35.0 |
| Southeast | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 35 | .573 | 0.0 | |
| 46 | 36 | .561 | 1.0 | |
| 36 | 46 | .439 | 11.0 | |
| 21 | 61 | .256 | 26.0 | |
| 15 | 67 | .183 | 32.0 |
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- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- y
- - Clinched Division
- z
- - Clinched Home Court