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Stephen Curry finished Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals with a game-high 21 points, 12 rebounds, and four assists, leading the way for the Warriors to blow out the Mavericks 112-87 on Wednesday. In the first half, the Splash Bros couldn’t throw a penny in the ocean, combining to hit 1-9 three-pointers in the…

Luka Doncic has evolved into perhaps the most dangerous player in the playoffs this postseason. Through 10 games, Doncic has averaged 31.5 points, 10.1 rebounds, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.9 steals per game on 47.4 percent shooting from the field and 34.7 percent shooting from deep. Luka Magic had led the Mavs to their first Western…

The Omni Elite Classic is BACK! Powered by ACES and Northeast Basketball Club, the annual high school basketball showcase will make its return to New York City next week with a star-studded roster that features the top-ranked girls and boys prospects from around the country. Media Day will be held at Rucker Park on May…

The Boston Celtics were outscored 39-14 in the third quarter, leading to their inevitable 118-107 Game 1 loss to the Miami Heat. The disappointing, shocking third quarter led to Marcus Smart laying into his teammates. Smart missed Game 1 due to a right mid-foot sprain he suffered during Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals….

Everything that Kobe Bryant did on the court—the five rings, the 33,643 points, the dunks, the game-winners—he did with an important pair of sneakers on his feet. He started with adidas, mixed in a handful of other brands and he ended with Nike, making his sneaker legacy just as noteworthy as his basketball legacy. With…

Much of the credit for Miami’s Game 1 over Boston will be given to their second-half effort on defense. But an equal amount of credit is owed to the two-way efforts of Jimmy Butler, who was the lynchpin of Miami’s defensive masterpiece in the final 24 minutes of the game. Not only did Butler drop…

Much of the credit for Miami’s Game 1 over Boston will be given to their second-half effort on defense. But an equal amount of credit is owed to the two-way efforts of Jimmy Butler, who was the lynchpin of Miami’s defensive masterpiece in the final 24 minutes of the game. Not only did Butler drop…

The Celtics have announced that Marcus Smart and Al Horford will miss Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics announced Marcus Smart and Al Horford are both out tonight. Horford is in the health and safety protocols, and Smart suffered a foot sprain in Game 7. — Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) May 17, 2022…

Andrew Wiggins has grown before his eyes through his first 11 career playoff games. The former No. 1 overall draft pick has accepted the playoff challenge, shown off his confidence and swagger, and let his hustle and athleticism let the world know he’s not only a bucket but a two-way menace and rebounding machine. In…

Since Warriors GM Bob Meyers drafted Jordan Poole 28th overall in the 2019 NBA Draft, the former Michigan Wolverine’s game and skill set has grown exponentially. Poole has put it all together during the Warriors’ playoff run to the Western Conference Finals, averaging 19.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game. Through 11 career…