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Brunson scores 44, Knicks beat Pacers 121-91 to move a win away from conference finals

Brunson scores 44, Knicks beat Pacers 121-91 to move a win away from conference finals

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks have one more step to climb to reach the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2000. Jalen Brunson, after a couple rough games, looks ready to take it.
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Jokic scores 40, Nuggets shut down Edwards in 112-97 win over Wolves for a 3-2 series lead

Jokic scores 40, Nuggets shut down Edwards in 112-97 win over Wolves for a 3-2 series lead

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic received the Michael Jordan award from Commissioner Adam Silver before tipoff, then delivered a memorable playoff performance to celebrate his third MVP trophy Tuesday night.
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Nuggets apply even more pressure to Edwards, beat Timberwolves to take 3-2 lead in series

Nuggets apply even more pressure to Edwards, beat Timberwolves to take 3-2 lead in series

DENVER (AP) — Anthony Edwards was seeing double everywhere he turned. All by design as the Denver Nuggets doubled the attention on Minnesota's standout guard .
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Denver looks to clinch series against Minnesota in game 6

Denver Nuggets (57-25, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (56-26, third in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Thursday, 8:30 p.m.
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Knicks beat Pacers 121-91 to move a win away from conference finals

Knicks beat Pacers 121-91 to move a win away from conference finals

NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 44 points, reaching 40 for the fifth time in this postseason, and the New York Knicks moved a win away from their first Eastern Conference finals trip since 2000 by beating the Indiana Pacers 121-91 on Tuesday nig
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Timberwolves guard Mike Conley out for Game 5 against Denver with sore right Achilles

Timberwolves guard Mike Conley out for Game 5 against Denver with sore right Achilles

DENVER (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley sat out Game 5 against Denver on Tuesday night with a sore right Achilles.
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NBA fines Gobert $75,000 for making another money gesture in frustration over a foul call

NBA fines Gobert $75,000 for making another money gesture in frustration over a foul call

NEW YORK (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was fined $75,000 by the NBA on Tuesday for another “inappropriate and unprofessional gesture” that suggested a lack of integrity with the league and its game officials.
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Bronny James says he's 'grateful' to have NBA dream in reach after health scare last summer

Bronny James says he's 'grateful' to have NBA dream in reach after health scare last summer

CHICAGO (AP) — Bronny James still has some lingering fears. He also has big dreams. Nearly a year after going into cardiac arrest during a workout, he is close to achieving his goal of playing in the NBA just like his famous father.
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Knicks changing lineup for Game 5, will start McBride in three-guard lineup

Knicks changing lineup for Game 5, will start McBride in three-guard lineup

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks are changing their starting lineup for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, starting Deuce McBride on Tuesday night in a three-guard lineup.
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NBA playoffs top seeds Boston and Oklahoma City are in different places heading into Game 5s

NBA playoffs top seeds Boston and Oklahoma City are in different places heading into Game 5s

Four games into the second round of the NBA playoffs, the No. 1 seeds from each conference find themselves in two different places. East top seed Boston and West top seed Oklahoma City both made it through the first round with relative ease.
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