2024 NBA playoffs bracket, schedule, scores, results: Celtics beat Pacers in overtime to start East finals - Basketball news - NewsLocker (2024)

Just four teams remain in the battle for the Larry O'Brien Trophy

The Timberwolves have harsh lessons to learn before they can become championship caliber

The Mavericks will advance to the NBA Finals, barring something historic or unforeseen, in the coming days. And the Timberwolves will soon start the process of evaluation.

Mavericks vs. Timberwolves: Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are too much for Anthony Edwards and an absent KAT

This series is being decided by the superstars

Celtics have more to do, but this playoff run is worth savoring

Lost in the Celtics' lofty expectations is the fact that they've accomplished some truly remarkable feats to date, writes Chris Forsberg.

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Dallas closes game on 13-3 run behind Doncic, Irving, win to take 3-0 lead over Minnesota

Every game has been close but Dallas has been better in the clutch.

NBA playoffs: Luka Dončić, Mavericks power past Anthony Edwards to take a 3-0 lead over Timberwolves

The Mavericks are now just one win away from their first NBA Finals trip since 2011.

Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: How to watch live stream, TV channel, NBA start time

How to watch Mavericks vs. Timberwolves basketball game

NBA playoffs: Standout Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II leaves Game 3 vs. Timberwolves after violent knee to head

Lively was woozy after the back of his head collided with Karl-Anthony Towns' knee.

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Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: How to watch NBA online, TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Mavericks vs. Timberwolves basketball game

How Davis believes he, Oakland helped shift vibe around Warriors

Baron Davis explained how he and the "We Believe" Warriors changed the energy surrounding the franchise.

Pacers motivated by NBA planning Celtics' trophy presentation after Game 4, says Rick Carlisle

Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle is using the NBA's plans for presenting the Boston Celtics with the Eastern Conference championship trophy as motivation while facing a 3–0 series deficit.

Rich Paul calls LeBron James 'a free agent,' but stops short of confirming he will decline player option

James has a player option for next season with the Lakers

Paul George free agency: Clippers unwilling to pay George more than Kawhi Leonard, per report

George will become a free agent this offseason, and is expected to have several suitors

Kristaps Porzingis out, Tyrese Haliburton questionable for Game 4 Monday

The Celtics are up 3-0 and have done it without their starting center.

Mavericks All-Star Luka Dončić available for Game 3 vs. Timberwolves after late questionable tag

Dončić has been dealing with an ailing knee throughout most of the playoffs.

Can Raiders ride the momentum behind Antonio Pierce to success? | Zero Blitz

Yahoo Sports' Jason Fitz, Charles Robinson and Frank Schwab discuss the goodwill surrounding the Raiders hiring Antonio Pierce and if Las Vegas can ride that momentum tosuccess.Hear the full conversation on the “ZeroBlitz” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.

Steph, Ayesha Curry announce birth of fourth child: ‘Sweet baby boy'

Steph and Ayesha Curry announced the birth of their son, Caius Chai, in an Instagram post on Sunday.

Mavericks All-Star Luka Dončić questionable for Game 3 vs. Timberwolves

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić is questionable for Sunday's Western Conference Finals Game 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves with knee soreness.

Kristaps Porzingis injury: Celtics star ruled out for Game 4 vs. Pacers due to calf strain

Porzingis has not played since Game 4 of the team's first-round series

NBA playoffs: Kristaps Porzingis ruled out for Game 4 with lingering calf injury, Tyrese Haliburton questionable

Kristaps Porzingis had been reportedly targeting Game 4 to make his return to the court.

NBA playoffs: Kristaps Porzingis ruled out for Game 4 matchup with Pacers with lingering calf injury

Kristaps Porzingis had been reportedly targeting Game 4 to make his return to the court.

Kenny Atkinson reported leader to be next head coach of Cavaliers

Knicks assistant Johnnie Bryant also could be in mix.

Report: Warriors' Atkinson is ‘leader' for Cavs' head coach job

Warriors assistant coach Kenny Atkinson reportedly is the leading candidate for the Cleveland Cavaliers' head coach job.

How to watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Sunday's NBA game

How to watch Mavericks vs. Timberwolves basketball game

Anthony Edwards vows to be 'super aggressive' in Game 3 vs. Mavericks after slow start to Western finals

Edwards is 11 of 33 from the field so far in this series

Draymond claims NBA fine system hinders players' financial success

Draymond Green claims how the NBA fines its players hurts them financially after they're done playing.

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle says he didn't call timeout on late possession to let players decide Game 3

Andrew Nembhard lost the ball to Boston's Jrue Holiday while down 112–111 with four seconds remaining.

Watch Steph, Bradley Cooper shoot cheesesteaks into Bottle Rock crowd

Steph Curry joined Bradley Cooper on stage at BottleRock and shot cheesesteaks into the crowd.

LeBron James could opt for free agency, agent Rich Paul's comment hints on TNT

Rich Paul is too good to let something "slip" like this, it's just more leverage on Lakers to upgrade.

Draymond responds to heckling Timberwolves fans by dragging Gobert

Draymond Green responded to heckling Timberwolves fans by taking a shot at Rudy Gobert.