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Mike Bianchi: Magic's monumental meltdown in Game 6 led to Game 7 blowout – and could lead to Coach Jamahl Mosley's ouster
You didn’t need to see Game 7 to know how this series was going to end.
You just needed to watch Game 6 on Friday night at Kia Center.
That was the night the lights went out in Orlando; the night everything changed – the series, the confidence level and perhaps even the future of the head coach and the front office. Up 3-1. Up 24 points in...Read more
Injured Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards cleared to return
MINNEAPOLIS — The conventional thinking over the last few days was the Minnesota Timberwolves were going to need to buy some time for Anthony Edwards to get back from a bone bruise that he suffered when he hyperextended his left knee in Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets.
But if any athlete can defy that wisdom and return sooner than ...Read more
Pistons dispel Magic in Game 7, win first playoff series since 2008
DETROIT — After nearly 20 years, the Detroit Pistons have successfully advanced past the first round of the NBA playoffs. They achieved the milestone with a 116-94 victory in Game 7 against the Orlando Magic on Sunday at Little Caesars Arena.
The victory marked the Pistons' first playoff series win since 2008. However, it wasn't without its ...Read more
Joel Embiid implores Sixers fans not to sell tickets to Knicks fans
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the New York Knicks in six games in the 2024 NBA playoffs, and it’s clear part of that experience has stuck in the craw of Joel Embiid.
The star big man decided to make an unprompted plea to Sixers fans during his postgame media session, imploring them to keep their tickets and turn down the ...Read more
Jayson Tatum laments 'unfortunate' injury after Game 7 loss
BOSTON — Though Jayson Tatum returned to the Boston Celtics’ lineup two months ago, his body has yet to fully recover from the Achilles surgery he underwent last May.
That rehab process, he said, still is ongoing. This weekend, it hit its first setback at “the worst possible time.”
Stiffness in Tatum’s left knee — the opposite leg ...Read more
Marcus Hayes: Tyrese Maxey 'slayed the dragon' as Sixers win first road Game 7 in 44 years
BOSTON — The mob in the hallway outside the Sixers’ locker room, collectively worth billions, felt like a million bucks.
“We slayed the dragon! In Boston!”
“We finally won a [bleeping] Game 7! In Boston! About [bleeping] time!”
It was hard to tell just who was saying what, but the gang was all there: managing partner Josh Harris, ...Read more
Ira Winderman: The losing proposition of Terry Rozier leaves Pat Riley, Heat having to answer
MIAMI — Of all of Pat Riley’s recent postseason media sessions, Monday’s was arguably as on point as any in years. Riley recognized the need for clear, coherent reasoning regarding where he stands as Heat president and where his team stands after failing to make the playoffs for the first time in seven seasons.
For an hour, the typical ...Read more
David Murphy: Joel Embiid and the Sixers finally have their signature playoff moment. What a story.
BOSTON — Joel Embiid shook his coach’s hand and pumped his fist and then half-walked, half-limped toward midcourt and wrapped his arms around Jaylen Brown. He pulled the Boston Celtics superstar in close and whispered something into his ear. Soon, his son was in his arms, and the cameras were all around him and he was smiling and shrugging ...Read more
Celtics lose Game 7 to Sixers without Jayson Tatum after late rally falls short
BOSTON — The Celtics’ 2025-26 season ended Saturday the way it began: with a home loss to the Philadelphia 76ers that Jayson Tatum watched from the bench.
With Tatum, whose early-March return from Achilles surgery was supposed to elevate Boston from impressive overachievers to true title contenders, a late scratch due to left knee tightness...Read more
Troy Renck: Nuggets failed to make Timberwolves NBA Playoffs series personal. A shakeup is in order.
MINNEAPOLIS — The admission revealed everything.
There was no excuse for losing Game 6 on Thursday night at the Target Center. But there was a clear reason.
“If you saw all the interviews, they were excited to play us. They got up to play us. They enjoyed playing us. And we have to match that. We have to feel the same way about them. And I...Read more
Jim Souhan: Timberwolves players were right; the NBA regular season really doesn't mean that much
MINNEAPOLIS — As everyone said for the past six months, the Minnesota Timberwolves blew it during the regular season.
Just not in the way that the team’s coaches and fans expected.
What the Wolves proved during their six-game victory over the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA playoffs was that they didn’t coast enough. They ...Read more
Celtics rule Jayson Tatum out for Game 7 with knee stiffness
BOSTON — The Boston Celtics added Jayson Tatum to their injury report hours before Saturday’s must-win game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
The team officially ruled Tatum out Saturday afternoon for Game 7 of the first-round playoff series at TD Garden with left knee stiffness.
Tatum dealt with what he described as stiffness in his left ...Read more
Bill Plaschke: Crisis averted, LeBron James to the rescue in Game 6
LOS ANGELES — Whew. Sigh. LeBron!
History eluded. Embarrassment avoided. Belief restored.
The most secure legacy played with the most desperation. The most creaky veteran played with the most aggression. The winningest superstar played like he had everything to lose.
Wow. Gasp. LeBron!
So it went at Houston's Toyota Center on Friday night ...Read more
Jayson Tatum added to Celtics injury report, questionable for Game 7
BOSTON — The Boston Celtics added Jayson Tatum to their injury report hours before Saturday’s must-win game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
The team listed the superstar wing as questionable for Game 7 of the first-round playoff series at TD Garden with left knee stiffness.
Tatum dealt with what he described as stiffness in his left leg ...Read more
Troy Renck: Sinking, aging Nuggets must consider major changes from coach to players
MINNEAPOLIS — The Nuggets had delusions of adequacy.
They aspired to choke. They never led long enough to gag.
Instead, they spent Thursday night at the Target Center desperate and dismantled.
They blew a prime opportunity to force a winner-take-all cagematch Saturday in Denver by blowing chunks in the biggest game of the season.
The ...Read more
LeBron James leads Lakers' rout of Rockets to close out series
HOUSTON — LeBron James knew what was at stake in this first-round playoff series and that it was on his shoulders to meet the moment and have his teammates follow his lead.
James simply elevated his play like he has so many times over his illustrious 23-year NBA career, playing with a purpose and willing the Los Angeles Lakers to a 98-78 win...Read more
Pistons rally from 24-point deficit vs. Magic to force Game 7
ORLANDO, Fla. — Desmond Bane scored on an up-and-under layup to open the third quarter. His basket gave the Orlando Magic a 24-point lead (62-38). At the time, it appeared the Magic were on the trajectory of a blowout victory, but the Detroit Pistons refused to surrender.
They picked up their production on both ends to open the third quarter....Read more
Don't worry, Fever star Caitlin Clark says she's OK after injury scare in preseason game
Caitlin Clark says she's "good" after a brief injury scare during a preseason game Thursday.
"I feel good," the Indiana Fever guard said after the 95-80 loss against the Dallas Wings. "I just landed on my kneecap really hard."
The two-time All-Star was visibly in pain after being fouled and falling to the floor early in the third quarter. ...Read more
Tallest college basketball player in history transferring to UC Irvine from Florida
The tallest player in college basketball history plans to take his long strides from Gainesville, Fla., to Orange County.
Olivier Rioux, who is 7-foot-9 yet seldom played at Florida, has committed to UC Irvine, he announced on Instagram. His move likely was prompted by the near certainty that he wouldn't crack the Gators' starting lineup next ...Read more
Valkyries repeat as WNBA's most valuable franchise, surge to $850 million valuation
For the second consecutive year, the Golden State Valkyries have been named Sportico’s most valuable WNBA franchise.
The Valkyries have far and away exceeded their Sportico evaluation from last year. Valued at $500 million in 2025, Golden State’s 2026 season valuation has come in at $850 million — a 70% increase.
Entering their second ...Read more
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