NBA Basketball

'Gap' year? Celts win 50th as Brown jabs doubters

The Celtics are headed back to the playoffs thanks to another 50-win season. Not too bad for a "gap" year, according to Jaylen Brown.

Raps use 31-0 run to pummel sputtering Magic

The Raptors used a 31-0 run in the first half to rout the Magic 139-87 on Sunday, the longest unanswered run in the play-by-play era.

Knicks' McBride, back from core injury, exits loss

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride returned for the first time since undergoing hernia surgery in February, but appeared to get injured again in the loss to OKC.

Maxey returns as healthy 76ers rally past Hornets

Fully healthy for the first time in months, the 76ers' Big Three of Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey helped stop a red-hot Hornets team for a critical road win.

Doncic hit with 1-game suspension for 16th tech

Lakers star Luka Doncic will be suspended for Monday's game against the Wizards after receiving his 16th technical foul on Friday.

Bucks eliminated from playoffs with blowout loss

The Bucks were officially eliminated from playoff contention with a blowout loss to the Spurs, ending the second-longest active playoff streak.

👀 Playoff watch: Projections, draft lottery, more

Could Pistons-Thunder be a Finals preview? Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Sunday.