Less than 24 hours after blaming officials for fouling out of Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Luka Doncic attempted a little damage control on Thursday.
Caitlin Clark has had a rude welcoming in her rookie season with the Indiana Fever in more than one way. In addition to the alleged targeting of the sharpshooter, the Fever have started only 3-10, good for the second-worst record in the WNBA.
When Stevens traded in the clipboard for the front-office seat, he recognized the type of defenders Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum needed around them and put the requisite pieces in place.
It’s never been done in the 78-year history of the NBA. Every team that has fallen behind 3-0 in a best-of-seven series has gone on to lose said series.
Tatum acknowledged that the milestone would be “really cool” but already imagined how some members of the media would spin the narrative against them.
Tom Thibodeau is adding an assistant coach who has been in the game even longer than he has.
Head coach Dan Hurley discussed his decision to turn down an offer to lead the Los Angeles Lakers and remain with the Connecticut Huskies, strongly refuting one popular narrative about the situation.
According to ESPN Stats & Information, Boston scored 16 points on 6-of-15 shooting when Doncic was the primary defender. The Celtics created several high-quality shots by penetrating against Doncic, forcing the Dallas defense into difficult rotations.
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are one game away from hoisting the Larry O’Brien trophy, simultaneously silencing the skeptics who doubted they could reach the mountaintop together and validating Boston’s decision to keep them as a pair.
After losing Game 3 106-99 on Wednesday night, Dallas head coach Jason Kidd conceded the guard — who fouled out — could be a defensive liability.
The Boston Celtics dominated through much of the regular season, and have largely carried that over to the postseason. Now, they have a chance to make history.
For a second straight year, the Bucks lost in the first round of the playoffs as the higher seed.
It’s a story that unfolds too often for star athletes. When retirement beckons and there’s no air left in the ball, it can be challenging to pivot to another career at a relatively young age. This was not the case for Jerry West, an all-time basketball great who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 86.
The Mavericks star scored 27 points with six rebounds and six assists before fouling out late in the fourth quarter.
Jrue Holiday is one win away from capturing his second NBA title, this time with the Celtics, just three years after going the distance with the Bucks.
Wednesday's Game 3 had many thinking back to a finals game from 13 years ago, but the Celtics made sure history didn't repeat itself.
The Mavericks roared back from a huge deficit in the fourth quarter, but Jaylen Brown hit big shots and drew big fouls to preserve the Game 3 win for the Celtics.
West’s contributions as a player were enough to earn him a spot in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, but his legacy extends far beyond that.
Besides their ability to drain logo threes like layups, Stephen Curry and Caitlin Clark share several other similarities. Neither player attended a high-profile college but became household names for their scoring exploits, with Curry winning one NCAA scoring title and Clark three (including the all-time record).
A Thunder-Durant reunion would benefit both parties immensely.
Even though the Celtics were winning, Jayson Tatum was facing pressure to show why he's one of the best players in the game. Tatum's struggles have been masked by Boston's depth, but game 3 was finally a night he put his best on display.
It’s not often a certified superstar takes the floor as a rookie, but men’s and women’s pro basketball experienced just that with Victor Wembanyama and Caitlin Clark entering the respective ranks over the past year.
It's a strong answer to anyone who believes the NBA wouldn't let a superstar foul out late in a big game.
The Celtics made their first eight shots of the third quarter and outscored the Mavericks 35-19 in the period. When the dust settled, the Celtics led 85-70.
Former teammates Jayson Tatum and Kyrie Irving were both struggling with their shots in the NBA Finals ... until the first half of Game 3 Wednesday night.
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