NBA

Short-handed Bucks lose Portis to early ejection

Bobby Portis received a double technical foul for what officials called two hostile acts.[read more]

Lakers gain 'lifeline,' avoid sweep with G4 victory

The Lakers snapped an 11-game losing streak to the Nuggets with Saturday's 119-108 win but still enter Monday's Game 5 on the edge of elimination.[read more]

Kawhi (knee) misses G4; no timetable for return

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard missed Game 4 vs. the Mavericks due to inflammation in his surgically repaired right knee. His return to the series is uncertain.[read more]

Embiid: Knicks fans' invasion of Philly 'not OK'

Sixers superstar Joel Embiid expressed disappointment at hearing so many Knicks fans inside his home arena Sunday.[read more]

Brunson to bask in record G4 effort 'when I retire'

Jalen Brunson scored a Knicks playoff-record 47 points Sunday to propel New York to a 3-1 series lead over Philadelphia.[read more]

Thunder's Daigneault named NBA's Coach of Year

With his team leading its first-round series 3-0, Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault was named the NBA's Coach of the Year on Sunday night, finishing ahead of Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley and Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch.[read more]

Follow live: Bucks, Pacers continue playoff battle in Game 4

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How tough love (and disrespect) fuels Paolo Banchero

The Orlando Magic haven't won a playoff series in 14 years. Banchero believes he can break the cycle.[read more]

'You can't fake that fire': What fueled Kevin Durant's incredible return to the game

The 14-time All-Star played in 75 games this season, the most since his time with the Warriors. The journey to be able to do so reveals an unrelenting burn within: to return to the player he once was -- and more.[read more]