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Tyler Herro scores 24 points as the Miami Heat stun the top-seeded Boston Celtics to level their Eastern Conference play-off duel.

Chet Holmgren had 26 points and seven rebounds and Jalen Williams added 21 points for the Thunder.

This was supposed to be the league's most lopsided series. Miami's talent gap against the 64-win Celtics seemed insurmountable. Oh, how the tables have turned.

Heat star Jimmy Butler took to Instagram with a post trolling the Celtics after Miami took Game 2 in Boston.

Heat star Jimmy Butler took to Instagram with a post trolling the Celtics after Miami took Game 2 in Boston.

Former Celtics guard Eddie House breaks down how late shot contests allowed the Heat to score a record 23 3-pointers in their win over the Celtics.

The Heat shot 53.5% from deep and got 63% of their points for the game on 3s.

The Heat took a page out of the Celtics' playbook and drained a franchise playoff record 23 3-pointers to take Game 2, 111-101. We share our takeaways.

The Thunder did No. 1 seed things. The Celtics not so much.

De'Aaron Fox issued a heartfelt promise to Kings fans on Wednesday after the team failed to make the playoffs.

Jaylen Brown took the Boston Celtics on an 11-3 run to end the half in Game 2 against the Miami Heat.

Two first-place votes were all that separated Reid and Monk, with Bobby Portis a distant third.

The Kings have won at least 46 games the last two seasons, but GM Monte McNair understands that isn't good enough anymore. The bar has been raised in Sacramento and the team needs to figure out how to clear it next season.

The Celtics and Heat have developed one of the best NBA rivalries over the last 14 years. Here's a look at the top four flareups between these Eastern Conference foes.

For the Clippers to beat Dallas in Game 3, they will need a better version of the Kawhi Leonard they got in Game 2.

Kings guard Malik Monk, a finalist for the 2023-24 NBA Sixth Man of the Year award, was snubbed from winning the honor.

Naz Reid helped fuel the Timberwolves' rise from the bench this year.

The Lakers are looking for reasons why their offensive efficiency declined in the second half of Games 1 and 2 in the playoff series against the Nuggets.

Yahoo Sports NBA contributor Tom Haberstroh breaks down his latest ‘Big Number’ - explaining how Nikola Jokic’s play at the rim is bewildering Los Angeles and has led the Nuggets to 10 straight wins over the Lakers.

Zaccharie Risacher — a potential No. 1 pick out of France — also officially entered the draft.

We want to send you to Game 4 of Sixers-Knicks this Sunday at 1:00 PM at the Wells Fargo Center! After falling 0-2 in the series with back-to-back losses at Madison Square Garden, the series turns to Philadelphia for the next two. The Sixers Pre and Postgame Live Playoff Sweepstakes is open now and ends April 26, 2024 at 12:00...

Vincent Goodwill and Tom Haberstroh break down last night’s NBA Playoffs action and preview several games for tonight and tomorrow.

Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill and NBA contributor Tom Haberstroh discuss Dallas’ adjustment on defense that helped stifle Los Angeles’ big three and even the series at 1-1. Hear the full conversation on “Good Word with Goodwill” - part of the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.

The Celtics could have traded Jaylen Brown on several occasions, but he continues to prove why they were smart to keep him, writes John Tomase.

Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski explained to NBC Sports Bay Area's Dalton Johnson why he believes he should make the NBA All-Rookie first team.

"My little brother in the stands the other day was called an N-word."

Luka Doncic may tip this series by himself.

Klay Thompson returning as the Warriors' sixth man could provide a long look at Moses Moody in the starting lineup.

The Clippers dropped Game 2 in what was Kawhi Leonard's first game since March 31, but it's clear his presence is key to L.A.'s title aspirations.

After missing the NBA playoffs, the Warriors head into an crucial offseason with important questions to answer. Dalton Johnson takes a look at the biggest question Golden State must answer.

While the spotlight shines on the top six, Sam Hauser and Payton Pritchard could play a crucial role in the Celtics' playoff journey, writes Chris Forsberg.

The Knicks have a 2-0 series lead on the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs, but they're going to have to find a way to slow down Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.

After dropping off luggage at my hotel, I hit my first stop: Larry's Steaks, a sandwich shop in the Wynnefield neighborhood that makes Bryant's favorite Philly cheesesteak.

Doncic scored 32 and took over in the fourth with his play.

Dončić scored 32 and Irving had 23, but it was the grind-it-out mindset that was the difference Tuesday night.

With Giannis Antetokounmpo out, Siakam thrived against Milwaukee.

Luka Doncic scores 32 points to help the Dallas Mavericks to a 96-93 win to level their play-off series against the Los Angeles Clippers at 1-1.

Phoenix focused their defense on stopping Anthony Edwards and other Timberwolves stepped up.

Pascal Siakam droped 37 points to help the Pacers fend off Damian Lillard and tie up their playoff series 1-1.

The Timberwolves are rolling even when their All-Stars struggle.

Bulls assistant coach Chris Fleming will not return to head coach Billy Donovan’s staff with the Bulls, according to Bulls PR. Assistant coach Maurice Cheeks will also move off his full-time role on the bench but will shift elsewhere in the organization, a move prompted solely by Cheeks’ decision. John Bryant is expected to move from the back to the...

The Rockets' Aperen Sengun finished third in the voting.

Luka Doncic scores 32 points to help Dallas even best-of-seven series while Kawhi Leonard struggles in return and misses all five three-point attempt.

Jonathan Kuminga made huge strides during the 2023-24 NBA season, but the third-year forward wasn't eligible for the Most Improved Player award.

Kawhi Leonard was available for Tuesday's playoff game. Unfortunately for the Clippers, so was Luka Dončić.

Tyrese Maxey gained the title of the NBA's Most Improved Player on Tuesday night.

76ers guard Tyrese Maxey earns 319 points to White's 305 in close vote

Maxey capped his first All-Star season with some hardware.

The Kings want Malik Monk to stay in Sacramento, but CBA rules limit what they are able to offer him this offseason.

The Lakers complained about foul calls during the team's loss to the Nuggets, but the NBA two-minute report endorsed the calls made late in the contest.