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The Knicks get a big effort from Derrick Rose off the bench to beat the LA Clippers, 106-100 on Sunday.

Nerlens Noel (New York Knicks) with a dunk vs the LA Clippers, 05/09/2021

Julius Randle (New York Knicks) with a 2-pointer vs the LA Clippers, 05/09/2021

Reggie Jackson (LA Clippers) with a 3-pointer vs the New York Knicks, 05/09/2021

Obi Toppin (New York Knicks) with an alley oop vs the LA Clippers, 05/09/2021

Rajon Rondo (LA Clippers) with a buzzer beater vs the New York Knicks, 05/09/2021

Patrick Beverley (LA Clippers) with an assist vs the New York Knicks, 05/09/2021

Paul George (LA Clippers) with a 2-pointer vs the New York Knicks, 05/09/2021

RJ Barrett (New York Knicks) with a 2-pointer vs the LA Clippers, 05/09/2021

Nicolas Batum (LA Clippers) with a dunk vs the New York Knicks, 05/09/2021

Kawhi Leonard (LA Clippers) with a deep 3 vs the New York Knicks, 05/09/2021

Taj Gibson (New York Knicks) with an assist vs the LA Clippers, 05/09/2021

The Clippers started fast Sunday against New York but ended the home portion of their regular season with a 106-100 loss to the Knicks.

Derrick Rose (New York Knicks) with an and one vs the LA Clippers, 05/09/2021

The current playoff picture looks bleak for the Celtics with four games remaining - and they're not playing like they deserve much better, writes Chris Forsberg.

Griffin believes that lax officiating resulted in Zion Williamson's injury.

Bradley Beal's injury makes Steph winning the scoring title that much more likely.

Philadelphia 76ers veteran Dwight Howard discusses adding a bit of a 3-point shot to his offensive arsenal.

The Heat defeated the Celtics, 130-124. Jimmy Butler led the Heat with 26 points, eight rebounds and 11 assists, while Duncan Robinson added 22 points (6-10 3pt FG) in the victory. Jayson Tatum (29 points, five rebounds, six assists) and Evan Fournier (30 points, 7-11 3pt FG) combined for 59 points for the Celtics in the losing effort. The Heat improve to 37-31 on the season, while the Celtics fall to 35-33.

After sitting out the Wizards' overtime period against the Pacers on Saturday with a left hamstring strain, Bradley Beal was ruled out for Monday's game against the Hawks.

Boston's postseason picture is even more precarious after the loss.

Kevin Durant has been getting high praise from his peers in the NBA as of late due to his great play.

BOSTON (AP) Jimmy Butler had 26 points and 11 assists to help the Miami Heat hold off the Boston Celtics 130-124 Sunday as the teams fight for position in the tight Eastern Conference playoff race. Duncan Robinson added 22 points and Bam Adebayo finished with 20 for Miami, which increased its lead over Boston to two games for sixth place in the standings. The Heat (37-31) now have the same record as fifth-place Atlanta, but the Hawks own the head-to-head tiebreaker.

Grant Williams (Boston Celtics) with a buzzer beater vs the Miami Heat, 05/09/2021

Jerry Krause infamously broke up the Bulls after their 1998 championship, their sixth title in eight years.

Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics) with a dunk vs the Miami Heat, 05/09/2021

Trevor Ariza (Miami Heat) with a buzzer beater vs the Boston Celtics, 05/09/2021

Kemba Walker (Boston Celtics) with a 2-pointer vs the Miami Heat, 05/09/2021

Kendrick Nunn (Miami Heat) with a deep 3 vs the Boston Celtics, 05/09/2021

Tyler Herro (Miami Heat) with a buzzer beater vs the Boston Celtics, 05/09/2021

Evan Fournier (Boston Celtics) with an and one vs the Miami Heat, 05/09/2021

Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat) with a buzzer beater vs the Boston Celtics, 05/09/2021

Duncan Robinson (Miami Heat) with a deep 3 vs the Boston Celtics, 05/09/2021

Jimmy Butler (Miami Heat) with an alley oop vs the Boston Celtics, 05/09/2021

Marcus Smart (Boston Celtics) with a 3-pointer vs the Miami Heat, 05/09/2021

The San Antonio Spurs will return to the Alamo City -- not necessarily a good thing -- to host the surging Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night in a key battle for postseason seedings. The home court has been anything but good for the Spurs this season, who've stumbled to a 13-20 home record. The Spurs are coming off a 124-102 loss in Portland on Saturday.

Evan Fournier's 30 point-effort wasn't enough in the Boston Celtics' loss to the Miami Heat on Sunday, which has significant playoff implications.

In the closing stretch of their quest for their first Western Conference title in 23 years, the Utah Jazz will hit the road for a clash with the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. It will be a meeting of teams on a roll as the Jazz have won five games in a row and six of their past seven, while the Warriors have found renewed vigor with victories in four of five and six of their past nine. The Jazz (50-18) will enter off a 124-116 victory Saturday over the Houston Rockets, but their statement victory came Friday in a 127-120 victory at home over the surging Denver Nuggets, who are fourth in the conference.

I really want to help make a deep playoff run and get to the finals and get to the championship."

The 11-year veteran thinks the Bulls are building towards being an attractive destination, and he hopes to stick around to see it through.

The Atlanta Hawks might be close to getting an important piece of their starting lineup back, just as they prepare to make a run for the No. 4 seed in the NBA Eastern Conference. The Hawks (37-31) could have De'Andre Hunter back in the lineup on Monday night when they host the Washington Wizards (32-36), a team on the verge of clinching its spot in the postseason. It is the first of a two-game series in Atlanta that concludes Wednesday.

Can you name the duo who won the award for Boston three years running? Better yet -- can you name the seasons?

With all of the injuries impacting the rotations for New Orleans, Charlotte, Dallas, Cleveland, Sacramento and Oklahoma City there will be a ton of value options tonight. Let’s look at the six-game slate and discuss the top NBA DFS picks for DraftKings, FanDuel and Yahoo lineups. Don’t forget to head over to the Awesemo NBA DFS […] The post NBA DFS Picks: Building Blocks for Sunday, May 9th | Anthony Davis appeared first on Awesemo.com.

Detroit Pistons coach Dwane Casey discusses the defense as well as the potential title run for the Philadelphia 76ers.

NBA punishes VP David Griffin for suggesting that referees haven't been paying attention as Pelicans star is "mauled in the paint on a regular basis."

Steph once again put on a show at Chase Center on Saturday night.

Pelicans lead executive David Griffin went off on how Zion Williamson is refereed in the aftermath of the star's finger injury.

The Celtics paid tribute to late legend Tommy Heinsohn on Sunday with a special tribute video at TD Garden.

Mannion made just one basket on Saturday, but it helped the Warriors set a new franchise record.

See injury reports, projected lineups and how to watch the OKC Thunder play against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.

Saddiq Bey's mom, Dr. Drewana Bey, never minced words or lowered her expectations. Her motivation and criticism was a "blessing in disguise" for the Pistons' rookie.