Celtics, Thunder power toward NBA playoffs, Lakers shoot down Rockets

Rockets forward Brooks gets one-game NBA ban for technicals

Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks was suspended for one game without pay by the NBA on Thursday after receiving his 16th technical foul of the season.NBA rules dictate a player or coach is ...

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Thunder vs. Bulls odds, score prediction, start time: 2025 NBA picks, March 31 best bets from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA predictions for the Chicago Bulls vs. Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday

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Thunder vs. Pistons odds, line, prediction, time: 2025 NBA picks, April 2 best bets from proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Detroit Pistons vs. Oklahoma City Thunder 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Wednesday

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Who would Grizzlies play if NBA playoffs started today? Updating Western Conference standings

Who would the Memphis Grizzlies face if the NBA postseason started today? Here's an updated look at the NBA playoff race.

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Celtics vs. Grizzlies odds, line, prediction, time: 2025 NBA picks, March 31 best bets from proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Memphis Grizzlies vs. Boston Celtics 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Monday's matchup

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Celtics vs. Heat odds, score prediction, start time: 2025 NBA picks, April 2 best bets from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA predictions for the Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics on Wednesday

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Boston Celtics backup big man Luke Kornet just destroyed the San Antonio Spurs

Kornet had 15 points, 16 rebounds -- the most he has ever pulled down at the NBA level -- 4 assists, and a steal.

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Luka Doncic says he's been asking Dorian Finney-Smith to shoot more

Although forward Dorian Finney-Smith is one of the Lakers' best 3-point shooters, Luka Doncic has encouraged him to shoot more treys.

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Lakers vs. Warriors prediction, odds, line, spread, time: 2025 NBA picks, April 3 best bets from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks, predictions, and best bets for Thursday's Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers game

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Stephen Curry passes Lakers' Jerry West on NBA scoring list: 'That's The Logo, so very special'

Stephen Curry's 52 points help him pass Lakers' Jerry West for 25th on NBA's career scoring list. Afterward, Curry shared the moment with West's son, Jonnie, who works for the Warriors.

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NBA suspends Rockets F Dillon Brooks 1 game following 16th technical foul of the season

The NBA suspended Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks one game on Thursday for picking up his 16th technical foul of the season after he appeared to kick Utah’s Collin Sexton in the midsection. ...

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On this day: Pervis Ellison born; Kobe Bryant's last game vs. Celtics

On this day, Laker luminary Kobe Bryant played his last game vs. the Boston Celtics, and former Boston gig man Pervis Ellison was born.

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When do the 2025 NBA playoffs begin? Play-in tournament kicks off postseason

The 2025 NBA playoffs are fast approaching. Here are the key dates to know for the postseason, including play-in-tournament.

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‘We have liftoff’: Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta celebrates playoff-clinching win

Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta: “What a tremendous achievement and a testament to the hard work and dedication of our players, coaches, and staff.”

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Celtics Lab 313: On Luka, the Mavs, the Lakers, the West, the finals, and Tim McMahon's new book

Make sure you tune in for this special episode of Celtics Lab for some behind-the-scenes perspectives and some spicy takes on Jayson Tatum to boot.

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On this day: Celtics tie greatest single-season turnaround in history; Wynder debut

On this day, the Celtics tied the greatest single-season turnaround in NBA history, equalling a record set by the Spurs.

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Warriors vs. Lakers: Stephen Curry, LeBron James and high-stakes basketball — it's on!

Let’s run through a handful of things worth knowing ahead of Lakers-Warriors, one of the most anticipated matchups of the latter days of the 2024-25 NBA season.

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Kevin Durant injures left ankle, leaves game with Suns down big to Rockets

Kevin Durant suffered an ankle injury in third quarter of Sunday's game against Houston Rockets.

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Josh Giddey holds no ill will against Thunder, happy to see them be the best team in NBA

Josh Giddey holds no ill will against Oklahoma City Thunder, happy to see them be 'best team in the league.'

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Dorian Finney-Smith is a finalist for an NBA award

Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith, who has helped turn their season around, was named a finalist for one NBA award.

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NBA looking into Grizzlies star Ja Morant using finger-gun taunt toward Warriors bench

Ja Morant could be in trouble with the NBA after using a finger-gun taunt against the Warriors.

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Tatum's 29 points, 10 rebounds powers Celtics past Spurs for eighth straight victory, 121-111

Jayson Tatum had 29 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists and the Boston Celtics won their eighth straight, beating the San Antonio Spurs 121-111

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As the Celtics near NBA record for 3s in a season, a look inside the numbers from beyond the arc

The Boston Celtics will almost certainly connect on a history-making 3-pointer sometime this week

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Thunder Tracker: Oklahoma City's chase for 70 wins is still alive with six games to go

Here's a look at OKC's remaining schedule and where the Thunder currently rank among teams with the most wins in a single season in NBA history.

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NBA won't penalize Ja Morant, Buddy Hield for apparent gun gestures

The NBA will not penalize Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and Warriors guard Buddy Hield for hand gestures that can be construed as shooting a gun.

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NBA Power Rankings: Sixers nearing finish line of miserable season

In the latest edition of the power rankings, the Philadelphia 76ers are nearing the finish line in what has been a miserable season.

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WWE, AEW power rankings (April 2025): John Cena or Cody Rhodes — who reigns supreme as WrestleMania 41 nears?

The balance of power in the wrestling world continues to shift as we hit the final sprint toward WrestleMania 41.

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‘Springboard’: In playoff clincher, Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard enjoys career night on 3s

Houston clinched its first division title and playoff berth in five years, and rookie Reed Sheppard was the victory cigar in the fourth quarter.

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NBA playoff rankings: Bubble teams' odds as standings and bracket shape up

Even though NBA teams have between five and seven games left in the season, there could still be plenty of movement in the standings.

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Detroit Pistons magic number update: How they can clinch playoff spot

Detroit Pistons magic number to clinch the NBA playoffs still involves the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic.

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Lakers show fight, but Luka Doncic's 'unacceptable' struggles prove costly in loss to Warriors

Luka Doncic struggled and the Lakers couldn't rally from an early deficit in a 123-116 loss that helped Golden State make up ground on them in the West playoff race.

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JD Davison of Maine Celtics named G League MVP

Apr. 2—The NBA G League named Maine Celtics guard JD Davison as its most valuable player on Wednesday. Davison is the second player in franchise history to earn the award, following Tim Frazier, ...

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Two weeks left in the NBA season! Answering the biggest questions

Our NBA insiders break down six things to keep your eye on in the last two weeks of the NBA regular season.

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On this day: Boston's first-ever playoff win; Don Barksdale born; 1959 draft

Celtics pioneering forward Don Barksdale was born today in 1923, and 25 years later, the franchise would win its first-ever playoff game.

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Key games for Grizzlies in NBA playoff race tonight as Memphis slips into NBA Play-In

Memphis has slipped into the NBA Play-In with six games to go. Here's a look at where things stand and how the Grizzlies can climb back up.

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Pacers clinch NBA playoff berth with seven games remaining after Hawks loss

The Atlanta Hawks' loss to the Portland Trailblazers on Tuesday night assured that the Paces will be in the playoffs for the second straight season.

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NBA reaches 30,000 3-pointers made for 4th consecutive season

James Harden made a milestone 3-pointer on Sunday as the NBA continues barreling toward another record-setting season from beyond the arc. Harden's 3-pointer with 5:23 left in the second quarter ...

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