Celtics embraces underdog role against Cavaliers
THE Boston Celtics are the second-seeded team in the Eastern Conference and possess home-court advantage for the best-of-seven conference finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Yet...
James undaunted by Boston, Celtics’ mystique
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio – There has not been any championship banner hoisted into Boston’s hallowed rafters since 2008.
LeBron James won’t let go of the rope.
Cleveland’s...
Houston’s Capela becomes pivotal player for Rockets
HOUSTON – Houston’s Clint Capela certainly isn’t a household name, and doesn’t get nearly the attention other centers like Ruby Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns...
Celtics slip past Sixers, advance to face Cavs
BOSTON – Jayson Tatum’s go-ahead basket with 22.5 seconds left sent the Boston Celtics back to the Eastern Conference finals with a 114-112 win...
Warriors vs Rockets in NBA Western finals
OAKLAND, California – The series the basketball world has been craving for months is finally a reality. The Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets...
Cavaliers sweeps Raptors; 76ers averts ouster
CLEVELAND – LeBron James sent Toronto into summer vacation for the third straight season as the Cleveland Cavaliers completed a series sweep of the...
Kevin Durant scores 38 as Warriors defeats Pelicans
NEW ORLEANS – Kevin Durant made his approach to taking over a pivotal NBA playoff game sound so simple – and look that way,...
Houston defeats Jazz, gets ahead in series
SALT LAKE City – Chris Paul had 27 points and 12 rebounds while James Harden scored 24 points to power the Houston Rockets to...
James hits buzzer-beater to down Raptors
CLEVELAND – The moment required brilliance. LeBron James delivered again.
James banked in a running one-hander at the buzzer, giving the Cleveland Cavaliers a 105-103...
Celtics beats 76ers in OT, takes 3-0 series lead
PHILADELPHIA – Al Horford had no use for the premature celebration that showered confetti all over the 76ers’ home court at the end of...