Basketball

Finally back in Eastern Conference finals, Knicks face Pacers team that eliminated them last year

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks nearly ended their lengthy Eastern Conference finals drought last year, only to lose on their home floor to the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the second round.

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Thunder, Nuggets set for game 7 matchup

Denver Nuggets (50-32, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -8.

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Knicks beat Celtics 119-81 in Game 6 and advance to face Pacers in Eastern Conference finals

NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks viewed reaching the Eastern Conference finals as just another step in a season that's not over. It's not time to celebrate.

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Celtics' latest NBA title reign a brief one after Knicks rout them in Game 6 of second round

NEW YORK (AP) — Even when Jayson Tatum was lost to a season-ending injury earlier this week, the Boston Celtics still believed they could find a way to win.

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Knicks fans get the Game 6 fun started early with block party zone outside Madison Square Garden

NEW YORK (AP) — Christopher Morales came all the way from the Philippines, hoping to watch the New York Knicks in the playoffs. The cost of a ticket into Madison Square Garden changed that plan.

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The Warriors view midseason addition of Jimmy Butler as a big move for next season

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Golden State Warriors head into the offseason following a second-round playoff exit having already made their biggest move to boost the roster for 2025-26.

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Jayson Tatum out of hospital, meets with Celtics teammates ahead of must-win Game 6 vs. Knicks

NEW YORK (AP) — Celtics star Jayson Tatum won’t be far from Madison Square Garden when Boston faces a must-win situation against the New York Knicks on Friday night as the defending champions attempt to force a deciding Game 7.

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WNBA set for new season with Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese leading the way

There's a lot of excitement and buzz around the WNBA as its set to tip off its 29th season Friday night thanks in large part to last season's rookie class led by Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.

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Knicks try to secure series win over the Celtics

Boston Celtics (61-21, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (51-31, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knicks -2.

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Strawther provides spark off the bench, even loses a tooth, as Nuggets force Game 7 against Thunder

DENVER (AP) — Now this was finally a role Julian Strawther could sink his teeth into, even if it cost him one.

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