Here are three stars — all some of those big scorers — from the fifth night of NBA playoff action.
Unless the Heat's Mitchell can keep scoring with the Cavaliers' Mitchell, it'll be an uphill battle for Miami to get back in the series.
Jonathan Kuminga made his return on Wednesday in Game 2 of Golden State’s first-round matchup against the Houston Rockets after a multiple-game absence.
Being without a player of the caliber of Jayson Tatum would create a problem for most teams, but the Boston Celtics proved why they are the defending champions by taking care of business as Tatum missed a playoff game for the first time in his career.
How many of the NBA players with at least 30 games with 30 points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?
Jayson Tatum missed Game 2 with a bone bruise on his shooting wrist. The Orlando Magic just shot the ball like their wrists were bruised.
Amen Thompson is known for shutting down opposing scorers. Wednesday night, he did it by sending Jimmy Butler to the locker room.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is clearly relishing his role as the villain of the Boston Celtics-Orlando Magic playoff series.
Brunson had a stellar year overall, beyond just the ends of games.
Former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers is once again being linked to a return to an NBA front office, with one team in particular said to be very interested.
In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?
Orlando Magic wing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will not be popular in Boston over the hard foul that injured Jayson Tatum, but he has no regrets about the situation.
Rutgers forward Ace Bailey declared for the NBA Draft on Wednesday after one year of college. The 6-foot-10 wing is one of the top prospects in the 2025 class, though one who needs some development. Here are the best landing spots for the 18-year-old scoring phenom.
While some NBA teams are entering the offseason with clear momentum and direction, other teams appear headed in a much less desirable direction.
How many of players in NBA playoff history to shoot at least 35 percent from deep on 500 or more attempts can you name in five minutes?
Heading into the 2025 NBA Draft, the one prospect everyone has their eyes on is Cooper Flagg.
The explosive forward has struggled to nail down a spot in the Warriors' rotation since being drafted in 2021.
One Thunder star matched a legend with his performance in Game 2 against the Grizzlies.
Let's connect the dots and highlight the telltale signs working in the favor of Luka Doncic, JJ Redick and Co.
In the lead-up to Tuesday's Game 2 against the Bucks, The Athletic's annual anonymous player survey revealed the Pacers star earned the unwanted distinction of being voted the "Most Overrated Player" by his peers.
While there's still a significant chance the Celtics can get back to full health before it's too late, it's certainly fair to say that their chances of securing a second straight title have taken a knock.
A third straight first-round exit would be unacceptable for this Bucks team.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been a one-man wrecking crew through the first two games of the 2025 NBA playoffs. Sadly for the Bucks, his heroics haven't been enough to get them in the win column.
Luka Doncic is notorious for his slow starts, but he's hit the ground running in his postseason career with the Lakers.
The NBA is the healthiest it's been in decades when it comes to parity, and the high quality of competition is bringing in the eyeballs.
Basketball fans are enjoying the physicality in the NBA playoffs. That said, there's a fine line between being physical and dirty.
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