Basketball

Let's do it again: Celtics to face Heat in Eastern Conference finals rematch

BOSTON (AP) — As the Celtics’ 112-88 Game 7 rout of the 76ers began to crystallize late in the third quarter, a Boston fan toting a neon pink inflatable flamingo held up a sign that read, "See you in Miami!” Celtics-Heat: The rematch is now officiall

May 15, 2023 3:59 AM Read more >

Davis and the Lakers visit Denver to start Western Conference finals

Los Angeles Lakers (43-39, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (53-29, first in the Western Conference) Denver; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Nuggets -5.5; over/under is 222.

May 15, 2023 12:04 AM Read more >

Celtics beat 76ers 112-88, Tatum sets Game 7 record with 51 points

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum gave Boston a long-overdue fast start and followed it up with a finish the NBA had never seen before.

May 14, 2023 5:53 PM Read more >

Tempers flare after Celtics' Brown grabbed near 76ers bench in Game 7 matchup

BOSTON (AP) — The latest installment of the long-running rivalry between the 76ers and Celtics had one of its oddest moments in the first half of their Eastern Conference semifinals Game 7 matchup Sunday.

May 14, 2023 3:01 PM Read more >

Grizzlies suspend Ja Morant after another gun video appears on social media

Ja Morant was suspended by the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday after he appeared to be holding a gun in another social media video that was streamed live on Instagram, the latest in a series of concerning incidents involving the two-time All-Star guard.

May 14, 2023 12:52 PM Read more >

Boston, Philadelphia set for game 7 matchup

Philadelphia 76ers (54-28, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (57-25, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Celtics -6.

May 14, 2023 12:04 AM Read more >

Phoenix Suns fire coach Monty Williams after 4 seasons with the club

The Phoenix Suns fired Monty Williams on Saturday, two years after reaching the NBA Finals and a year after he was the overwhelming choice as the coach of the year.

May 13, 2023 10:12 PM Read more >

Celtics, 76ers ready for Game 7 at TD Garden for spot in East finals vs. Heat

BOSTON (AP) — Joe Mazzulla's Game 7 experience has been as an assistant coach, including last year when the Celtics won two of them on their way to the NBA Finals. One of them was a 28-point blowout.

May 13, 2023 2:49 PM Read more >

Stephen Curry, Warriors believe they will stay together to chase more championships

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry is far from ready to accept that these Golden State Warriors are done chasing championships together. Draymond Green and Klay Thompson, too. Same goes for Kevon Looney and Andrew Wiggins.

May 13, 2023 2:40 PM Read more >

Analysis: Playoff outcomes suggest the NBA could see a summer of big moves

Golden State has decisions to make now. Big decisions. Phoenix does, too. And Dallas. And Milwaukee. And Portland. And more. It’s the best time of year in the NBA — with the playoff field getting down to its final four on Sunday.

May 13, 2023 11:40 AM Read more >