Denver Nuggets win first NBA championship, besting Heat in Game 5
It wasn't pretty, but the Denver Nuggets were able to hold off the feisty Miami Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals Monday night. JUNE 13
NBA Finals: Historic performances propel Nuggets to Game 3 win over Heat
Nikola Jokic had the first 30-20-10 game in NBA Finals history, while Jamal Murray also had a 30-point triple-double in a 109-94 win for the... JUNE 8
Nuggets have a troubling new issue on defense vs. Heat
The Nuggets might not be a great defensive team, but part of the reason they were able to coast to the NBA Finals is because they had manage... JUNE 7
Heat hold off late Nuggets rally, even NBA Finals at 1-1
Red-hot Jamal Murray rimmed out a 3 at the buzzer as Bam Adebayo and Miami hung on to steal Game 2 on the road, Denver's first home loss of... JUNE 5
Nuggets pounce on weary Heat to win NBA Finals Game 1, 104-93
Throughout these playoffs, there have been two things that the Nuggets have done better than any other team: score, and win on their home co... JUNE 2
NBA Finals 2023 primer: Everything to know about the Miami Heat
The Heat have continued their miraculous run, thanks to Jimmy Butler, J. Cole and some backups stepping up. Here are five things to know abo... MAY 31
Next up for the Boston Celtics: Two massive, future-defining decisions
After failing to make the NBA Finals, Brad Stevens will be forced to take a hard look at his superstar pairing and his young coach this offs... MAY 30
'Playoff Jimmy' continues to falter, must recall superstar form for Game 7
Jimmy Butler had another lackluster performance Saturday. If his shooting woes continue in Game 7, the Heat will make the wrong kind of hist... MAY 28
Joe Mazzulla's call to play Grant Williams pays dividends for Celtics
Williams — oddly — had fallen out of the Boston rotation. But his reintegration was vital to the Celtics' Game 4 win. MAY 24
White-hot Heat thrash lifeless Celtics, take 3-0 lead in ECF
While Miami remained at its best, the Celtics showed no semblance of fight in a decisive Game 3 loss to the Heat. MAY 22
Is your team leading the Miami Heat at halftime? Don't get too comfortable
The Heat's ability to adjust at halftime and pummel opponents in the second half might be one of the best ways to explain this unexpected Mi... MAY 19
Celtics-Heat Eastern Conference finals: 4 things to watch
A distinct coaching advantage, the legend of Playoff Jimmy and more factors that could swing the latest iteration of Celtics vs. Heat. MAY 17
The 76ers fell apart quickly, and the fall probably isn't over yet
Sunday's Game 7 performance is going to loom large for so long in Philadelphia, as this really did feel like the Joel Embiid-led team's last... MAY 15
Robert Williams III delivers for Celtics, Joe Mazzulla in do-or-die Game 6
Joe Mazzulla turned to his fifth-year big man to give Boston a spark while on the brink of elimination — and Williams delivered. MAY 12
Joel Embiid is back in the post and feasting on the Celtics
Joel Embiid's offensive mastery, and ability to adjust, has the Sixers on the brink of their first conference finals appearance in over 20 y... MAY 11
How Tyrese Maxey mastered the art of the 3: 'He's a knockdown shooter now'
Not that long ago, Tyrese Maxey appeared to be a bad 3-point shooter. But countless hours in the gym and the 76ers' disbelief in surface sta... MAY 10
P.J. Tucker is just what Sixers need: 'He's not afraid to tell guys the truth'
Whether he's talking to NBA MVP Joel Embiid or a role player, P.J. Tucker doesn't hold back. And his tough love could be the key to a title... MAY 8
James Harden shines in Sixers' 1-point victory over Celtics
James Harden put on a magnificent performance, sinking the game-winning shot in the 76ers' Game 4 victory over the Celtics. MAY 8
NBA playoff dispatches: Joel Embiid fails to galvanize 76ers
Despite winning NBA MVP on Tuesday, Joel Embiid couldn't spark the 76ers in a blowout loss to the Celtics. MAY 4
NBA playoff dispatches: Lakers-Warriors lives up to hype; Hart heroic for Knicks
If Game 1 was any indication, the Lakers-Warriors series could shape up to be as legendary as many anticipated. MAY 3
Joel Embiid named NBA MVP, putting a bow on his remarkable journey
Embiid put an end to Nikola Jokic's MVP reign, winning the award for the first time and reaching the pinnacle of his individual career. MAY 3
NBA playoff dispatches: Steph Curry defies odds, proves greatness in Game 7
Steph Curry didn't allow the Warriors to lose on Sunday, reminding the sports world of his true greatness. MAY 1
This 76ers-Celtics series very well may be the real NBA Finals
The winner of Celtics-Sixers will certainly emerge as the favorite to come out of the East, and will probably be deemed the team to beat goi... APRIL 30
Giannis Antetokounmpo explains why Bucks' first-round exit was 'not a failure'
Giannis Antetokounmpo explained why he doesn't view the Bucks' season as a "failure" following the team's first-round playoff exit. APRIL 27
How Jalen Brunson turned past playoff weaknesses into a strength
Two years ago, Jalen Brunson was a playoff liability for the Mavs. Now, he's the driving force for a revived Knicks franchise. APRIL 27