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Jaylen Brown (left) led the Celtics to a dominant Game 5 win, which improved their odds of winning the NBA championship.

Celtics Make Monster Jump in NBA Championship Odds While Knicks Fall After Game 5 

The Celtics odds to win the NBA Championship improved, despite Jayson Tatum's injury, after their impressive Game 5 win over the Knicks.

Brian Giuffra
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Jaylen Brown (left) led the Celtics to a dominant Game 5 win, which improved their odds of winning the NBA championship.

Celtics Make Monster Jump in NBA Championship Odds While Knicks Fall After Game 5 

The Celtics odds to win the NBA Championship improved, despite Jayson Tatum's injury, after their impressive Game 5 win over the Knicks.

Brian Giuffra
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Draymond Green and the Warriors had their season come to an end Wednesday night.

Draymond Green Had Pointed Message About Aging Warriors After Playoff Loss

Green doesn't seem too concerned about these numbers.

Andy Nesbitt
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Steve Kerr reflects on the Warriors's exit.

Steve Kerr Had Nothing But Positive Words for Jimmy Butler After Ugly Exit

The Golden State Warriors were unable to mount much of a resistance against the Minnesota Timberwolves as they lost their fourth straight on Wednesday night, en

Kyle Koster
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Charles Barkley thinks the Warriors still would have lost to the Timberwolves if Steph Curry didn't get injured.

Charles Barkley Had Blunt Comment About Steph Curry, Warriors After Playoff Exit

Barkley didn't like the Warriors' chances if Curry hadn't gotten injured.

Andy Nesbitt
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HEADLINES

Curry looks on in disbelief from the bench after a three-pointer by Randle.

Steph Curry's Incredulous Reaction to Julius Randle Shot Summed Up Night for Warriors

Blake Silverman
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Brunson fouled out in the fourth quarter of the Game 5 loss.

Jalen Brunson Needed Just Two Words to Sum Up What Disappointed Him About Knicks Loss

Tim Capurso
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Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown speaks to the media after a win.

Jaylen Brown Dedicates Celtics' Game 5 Win to Jayson Tatum

Madison Williams
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Brunson self-deprecatingly waved to the Celtics crowd on the Jumbotron.

Jalen Brunson Pulled Funniest Move on Celtics Jumbotron After Fouling Out of the Game

Tim Capurso
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Celtics coach Mazzulla speaks to reporters after Boston's Game 5 win against the Knicks

Joe Mazzulla Explains Why Kristaps Porzingis Missed Second Half in Celtics' Game 5 Win

Blake Silverman
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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry looks on from the bench against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Steve Kerr Leaves Door Open for Steph Curry's Game 6 Return

Madison Williams
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Charles Barkley during the first round of the American Century Celebrity Championship golf tournament.

Charles Barkley Explains Why He Chose Golf Over Pickleball As His Senior Sport

Tyler Lauletta
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Bryant has emerged as a top-20 NBA draft prospect after averaging single-digit scoring in his freshman season in college.

Carter Bryant Leads Top NBA Draft Prospects Weighing Stay-or-Go Decisions at Combine

Kevin Sweeney
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New York Knicks guard Josh Hart bleeds after taking an elbow to the face from Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet.

Josh Hart Left Bloodied After Taking Elbow to the Face From Celtics Big Man

Ryan Phillips
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Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser dribbles the ball.

Celtics Get Key Player Back for Game 5 Amid Jayson Tatum's Absence

Madison Williams
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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is helped off the court by after an injury.

Joe Mazzulla Provides Update on Jayson Tatum After Celtics Star Undergoes Surgery

Madison Williams
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New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson heaped praise on Boston Celtics wing Jayson Tatum amid his season ending Achilles tear.

Jalen Brunson Heaps Praise on Jayson Tatum Amid the Celtics Star's Achilles Injury

Mike McDaniel
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Duke forward Cooper Flagg talks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine.

Cooper Flagg Addresses Potential Fit With Dallas Mavericks

Ryan Phillips
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is averaging 27.0 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 5.2 assists in the 2024-25 postseason.

'It's Kobe-Like': Julius Randle Shared Ultimate Praise for Teammate Anthony Edwards

Ryan Phillips
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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the second quarter of game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs.

NBA Fines Warriors' Draymond Green $50,000 Over Comments About Refs

Eva Geitheim
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FEATURED

Flagg has been projected as the top draft pick for months, but now we know which team will make the selection.

2025 NBA Mock Draft: Cooper Flagg to Mavericks, All First-Round Picks After Lottery

Kevin Sweeney
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Four-time All-Star and Dallas representative Rolando Blackman reacts after the Mavericks earned the No. 1 NBA draft pick during the draft lottery.

Mavericks Roar Back With No. 1 NBA Draft Pick, Right to Select Cooper Flagg

Chris Mannix
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Tatum scored 22 points to go along with nine rebounds and seven assists in Boston’s win.

Takeaways: Celtics Keep Knicks at Arm’s Length in Game 3 Rout

Chris Mannix
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Apr 24, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) moves the ball up court against the Denver Nuggets during the second half of game three in the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Lessons Every Eliminated NBA Playoff Team Learned From the First Round

Liam McKeone
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Bryant is in a good position whether he returns to Arizona or turns pro.

NBA Draft Decisions: Top 15 Players Who Could Return to College or Turn Pro

Kevin Sweeney
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John Tesh appeared in NBC's video to officially announce the return of "Roundball Rock" to the network's NBA coverage.

John Tesh Talks Return of ‘Roundball Rock’ to NBC’s NBA Coverage

Jimmy Traina
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Curry will be out at least one week with a hamstring strain.

How the Warriors Can Survive Steph Curry’s Absence

Liam McKeone
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Reggie Miller did not have a clean, crisp broadcast in Game 1 of the Knicks-Celtics series.

Reggie Miller Had a Rough Fourth Quarter and Overtime in Knicks’ Upset Over Celtics

Jimmy Traina
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Brunson moves the ball against Holiday in overtime of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Knicks-Celtics Takeaways: Jalen Brunson Heats Up, Celtics’ Shooting Woes

Chris Mannix
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The Jokic vs. Gilgeous-Alexander matchup is key to their second-round series.

The Matchup That Will Decide Each NBA Playoff Second-Round Series

Liam McKeone
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Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves will get a four-day break between Games 5 and 6 in their series against the Warriors.

Nobody Knows How to Drag Out the Playoffs Like the NBA

Jimmy Traina
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L.A. has a huge summer ahead.

Lakers Didn’t Fail, but Urgency to Build a Title Team Is Real

Chris Mannix
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Murray flashes a grin while speaking to reporters.

Jamal Murray Still Motivated by Clippers Player Being Drafted Before Him

Tim Capurso
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Antetokounmpo and the Bucks likely saw their season end with Lillard’s injury.

Damian Lillard’s Injury Could End the Giannis Antetokounmpo Era in Milwaukee

Liam McKeone
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Leonard (2) is on a mission to get another NBA title.

Clippers Appear to Finally Have the Right Title-Pursuing Puzzle Pieces

Chris Mannix
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Jan 19, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Former Miami Heat player Udonis Haslem sits on the court for his jersey retirement ceremony during halftime of the game between the Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

Udonis Haslem Predictably Picks Favorite Play In Knicks Vs. Celtics Game 5

Shandel Richardson
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