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NBA playoff takeaways: Wolves take series lead in Game 3

Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round. ... Continue Reading

Do-it-all Randle's triple-double fuels Wolves' win

Julius Randle put all of his skills on display Saturday night, posting 24 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds and making key defensive stops down the stretch to the propel the Wolves in Game 3. ... Continue Reading

C's regain form, tap into 'darkness' in Game 3 win

The Celtics got off to a blistering start from the 3-point arc and never looked back as they blew out the Knicks 115-93 in Game 3. ... Continue Reading

Nuggets rebound, outlast OKC in OT for 2-1 lead

Despite a game that left Nikola Jokic calling himself "the worst player on the court," the Nuggets shook off a 43-point Game 2 loss to outlast the Thunder in overtime in Game 3 and take a 2-1 series lead. ... Continue Reading

Banged-up Cavs get tough, win 'now or never' G3

Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and De'Andre Hunter returned from injuries to help the Cavaliers pull out a 126-104 over the Pacers and avoid falling into a 3-0 series hole. ... Continue Reading

Riley not sorry on Butler call, eyes Heat overhaul

Addressing the Jimmy Butler situation for the first time since the forward was traded to the Warriors, Pat Riley said that he wishes Butler well. He also said he expects the Heat to make roster changes in the offseason. ... Continue Reading

Curry calls injury a 'gut punch,' won't rush return

Calling the situation "a gut punch," Stephen Curry said he knows he has to be careful and can't rush his return given the "tricky" nature of hamstring injuries. ... Continue Reading

🎵 King of TikTok: 'LeBron James' song trend

Professional athletes have long been name-dropped in hip-hop songs, but R&B songs comprised solely of LeBron and Curry's names? That's a more recent phenomenon. ... Continue Reading

Report: Pacers' Haliburton warned for G2 dance

Tyrese Haliburton received a warning, not a fine, for his celebration after the Pacers' Game 2 win at Cleveland in the East semifinals Tuesday, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. ... Continue Reading

NBA playoff takeaways: Celtics rediscover offense in Game 3 rout

Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round. ... Continue Reading

Draymond upset with 'agenda' after drawing tech

Warriors star Draymond Green, who received his fifth technical foul of the playoffs Thursday night, expressed frustration over what he called an "agenda" to make him out to be an "angry Black man." ... Continue Reading

C's break out of slump, hit 20 3s to bury Knicks

The Celtics got off to a blistering start from 3 and never looked back as they blew out the Knicks 115-93 in Game 3. ... Continue Reading

'Ironman' Edwards brushes off injury to lift Wolves

Anthony Edwards overcame a scary-looking ankle injury in the second quarter and scored 13 of his 20 points after halftime to lead the Wolves to a Game 2 victory. ... Continue Reading

NBA conference semifinals: Nuggets take Game 3 in OT thriller

Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round. ... Continue Reading

Everything to know about Monday's NBA draft lottery

Draft experts Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo break down the odds, likely picks and best fits for prospects. ... Continue Reading