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Another dominant performance by the Minnesota Timberwolves has the reigning but reeling NBA champion Denver Nuggets seemingly on the cusp of a stunning early exit from the playoffs.
Brunson's 4th straight 40-point game lifts KnicksJalen Brunson scored 43 points, becoming the fourth player in NBA history with four straight 40-point, 5-assist games in the postseason, and the New York Knicks outlasted the Indiana Pacers 121-117 on Monday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Murray tosses heating pad on floor in Game 2 lossDenver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray should have been called for a technical foul after throwing a heating pad on the floor during a 106-80 Game 2 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, crew chief Marc Davis said Monday, but play continued without any whistle.
Wembanyama voted unanimous Rookie of YearVictor Wembanyama was named the NBA's Rookie of the Year on Monday, garnering all 99 first-place votes to become the sixth unanimous winner in the last 40 years.
Riley: Butler extension contingent on availabilityPat Riley said he isn't sure what the Miami Heat will do regarding Jimmy Butler's two-year extension.
Clips hope to keep George, Harden with KawhiLawrence Frank, president of basketball operations, said the Clippers hope to retain both Paul George and James Harden to continue playing alongside Kawhi Leonard.
Mavericks sign Kidd to extension amid Lakers linkDallas Mavericks sign head coach Jason Kidd, 51, to a multiyear contract extension.
Sixers' Morey: 'Going to have a lot of changes'Sixers president Daryl Morey, armed with $65 million in cap space, promises "a lot of changes" this offseason to rebuild around stars Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
Draft rankings: The top 25 prospectsWith nearly every draft prospect's season complete, who are the top 25 players heading into the pre-draft window?