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'It felt like seven pit bulls out there': OKC's success is built on defense

The stifling unit that fueled Oklahoma City is facing its greatest test: Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. ... 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

'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

Nuggets regroup, pledge to 'bring it' after blowout

Interim coach David Adelman didn't let the Nuggets blow off their blowout loss to the Thunder in Game 2. ... Continue Reading

Tatum shouldering blame: 'I need to be better'

Celtics star Jayson Tatum shouldered the blame for his struggles over the first two games of the team's playoff series with the New York Knicks and vowed improvement. ... Continue Reading

Atkinson won't blame G2 loss on refs' missed calls

Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson refused to blame officials for what the NBA said were three incorrect non-calls in the final minute in Indiana's 120-119 victory over Cleveland in Game 2 of an Eastern Conference semifinals series Tuesday night. ... 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

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

Brandon Miller testifies he was nearly shot in '23

Brandon Miller testified Thursday that he was almost struck by bullets fired into his car during the January 2023 shooting that killed Jamea Harris near The Strip in Tuscaloosa. ... 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

Cheapest Celts-Knicks G3 resale ticket over $600

Ticket demand is so great for Game 3 of the NBA playoff series between the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks that it will cost a fan more than $600 on the resale market just to get in to Madison Square Garden on Saturday. ... Continue Reading

The Oklahoma City Thunder's defense has become their 'calling card'

The stifling unit that fueled Oklahoma City is facing its greatest test: Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. ... Continue Reading

'We're an unstoppable force': Thunder hope defensive prowess powers playoff run

The stifling unit that fueled Oklahoma City is facing its greatest test: Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. ... Continue Reading

Missing stars and missed 3s: Why the Cavs and Celtics are suddenly in massive holes

The East playoffs have been sent into chaos. What's gone so wrong for Boston and Cleveland? ... Continue Reading

Follow live: Wolves keeping Warriors at bay in Game 2

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