NBA Basketball

'Warrior' Brunson lifts hobbled Knicks to 2-0 lead

Jalen Brunson fought through a first-half injury and sparked the shorthanded Knicks to a 130-121 win over the Pacers in Game 2.

Carlisle says Pacers want 'fair shot' from officials

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle, who erupted and was ejected in the final minute of Wednesday's Game 2 loss, said he believed unfair officiating again favored the big-market Knicks.

Jokic wins 3rd NBA MVP; SGA, Doncic finish 2-3

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic became the NBA's ninth three-time MVP, easily beating out the Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Mavs' Luka Doncic on Wednesday.

Cops investigate Beverley for throwing ball at fan

Indianapolis police announced Wednesday they've opened an investigation after Bucks guard Patrick Beverley threw a ball at a fan in the final minutes of a season-ending loss to the Pacers.

Murray takes 'full responsibility' for losing his cool

Jamal Murray said he takes "full responsibility" for his Game 2 actions, while coach Michael Malone delivered a stern message to the Nuggets to "act like" world champions.

Gobert had 'emotions' watching Wolves dominate

Rudy Gobert admitted it could have been delirium setting in as he watched his Timberwolves manhandle the Nuggets 106-80 in Game 2 on Monday while he cradled his newborn son hundreds of miles away from the Mile High City.

OKC stifles slumping Luka, continues playoff roll

The Thunder's smothering defense held Luka Doncic to 19 points on 6-of-19 shooting in Game 1, as Oklahoma City rolled to its fifth straight win to open the playoffs.

White-hot: Guard stays in groove as Celts coast

Derrick White became the fifth player to make at least 20 3-pointers over a three-game span in the playoffs, joining Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Jamal Murray and Damian Lillard. He finished with 25 points total in the Celts' Game 1 win.

Strengths, flaws of last 8 playoff teams

Here's each team's biggest strength -- and a weakness that could end their season.