2024-06-29
00:00 NBA DraftIndiana Pacers at Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. From TD Garden. Jayson Tatum and the Celtics open their sixth conference finals in the last eight years, looking to improve on a 1-4 record in those seres. Indiana has dropped its last three conference finals, in 2004, 2013 and 2014. Boston has a 4-2 mark in postseason series vs. the Pacers, last meeting in 2019.
Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of an Eastern Conference first-round series. From Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. All four meetings thus far have been double-digit wins for the home side, with Orlando routing the Cavs by a combined 61 points in Games 3 and 4 to level the series at 2-2. Michigan product Franz Wagner rose up with 34 points and 13 boards in the Magic's second win.
New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers in Game 6 of an Eastern Conference first-round series. From Wells Fargo Center. Down 3-2, the Sixers try to come all the way back to square after being saved from elimination by fourth-year guard Tyrese Maxey's ultra-clutch 46-point performance in Game 5. New York is paced by NBA playoffs scoring leader Jalen Brunson (34.4 ppg, 8.4 apg).
Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of a Western Conference first-round series. From Ball Arena. With big men Anthony Davis and Nikola Jokic putting up monster numbers, action returns to the Mile High City after L.A. snapped its 11-game losing streak to the Nuggets with a desperation 119-108 win in Game 4. Denver dropped its first seven playoff series vs. the Lakers before last year's c
Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks in Game 4 of a Western Conference semifinal series. From American Airlines Center. Jason Kidd's Mavs look to build on back-to-back wins over top-seeded OKC that have them halfway to their second conference finals in three years. PJ Washington's 27 points led Dallas in Game 3, while fellow Kentucky product Shai Gilgeous Alexander starred for the Thunder wit
Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks in Game 6 of a Western Conference semifinal series. From American Airlines Center. Luka Doncic's third career postseason triple-double highlighted a pivotal 104-92 Dallas win in Game 5 that sets up this chance to send top-seeded OKC home in six games.
New York Knicks at Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of an Eastern Conference semifinal series. From Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Fueled by Villanova men Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Dante Divincenzo, the Knicks hit the road up 2-0, two wins away from their first conference final since 2000 (against Indiana). The Pacers are 3-0 at home this postseason.
Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks in Game 3 of a Western Conference semifinal series. From American Airlines Center. The Mavs return to the AAC (with the NHL's Stars on the road) tied 1-1 with young OKC after handing the Thunder their first loss this postseason, 119-110 in Game 2. Kentucky product P.J. Washington stepped up with 29 points and 11 rebounds in the win.
Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of a Western Conference first-round series. From Ball Arena. Michael Malone's defending-champion Nuggets shrugged off an early 12-point deficit to down L.A. 114-103 in Game 1, committing just five turnovers while getting 32 points, 12 boards and seven assists from Nikola Jokic.
A look at how some NBA team's fortunes might have changed with different draft-day decisions.
From 1999: Toronto at Los Angeles Lakers. The Raptors knocked off L.A. 111-102 behind Vince Carter's 34 points. Shaquille O'Neal had a game-high 37 in the loss.
Dallas Mavericks at Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. From TD Garden. Led by sixth-year maestro Luka Doncic (32.9 ppg, 8.8 apg in playoffs), the Mavs bring a 7-2 playoff road record to the parquet floor of Boston, where Jayson Tatum and the Celtics begin a quest for their NBA-leading 18th title, but first since 2008. Dallas won its only title in 2011, with current coach Jason Kidd in the
Dallas Mavericks at Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the best-of-seven NBA championship series. From TD Garden. Jason Kidd's Mavs hope to add to their 3-0 mark in road Game 2s this postseason after falling 107-89 to Boston in Game 1. Jaylen Brown's 22 points, three steals and three blocks sparked the Celtics, while Kyrie Irving of Dallas shot just 6-for-19 on the parquet floor, with only two assists.
Boston Celtics at Dallas Mavericks in Game 3 of the best-of-seven NBA championship series. From American Airlines Center. The Celtics are up 2-0 in their quest for a record 18th title, and are unbeaten on the road this postseason as action shifts to Texas. Jrue Holiday (26 pts., 11 asst.) and Derrick White (18 pts., 3 steals, 2 blocks) stepped up in the Celtics' 105-98 Game 2 win. Luka Doncic rack