Jalen Brunson posts fourth straight 40-point game in NBA playoffs

Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks shoots over T.J. McConnell #9 of the Indiana Pacers during the first half in Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Second Round Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 06, 2024 in New York City. Sarah Stier/Getty Images/AFP NEW YORK — Jalen Brunson has become the…

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Knicks face Pacers, an old-school playoff rival wtih new-age game

Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers and Isaiah Hartenstein #55 of the New York Knicks battle for a loose ball during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 30, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Andy Lyons/Getty Images/AFP NEW YORK — Back when the New York Knicks would annually march on in the NBA playoffs, they’d…

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NBA: Paolo Banchero, Magic force Game 7 vs Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) and Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, right, go after a rebound during the first half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Friday, May 3, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) ORLANDO, Florida — Paolo Banchero scored 10 of his 27 points in the fourth…

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Heat rookie Jaime Jaquez out of Game 5 with hip injury

Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. celebrates after a play during the second half of an NBA basketball play-in tournament game against the Chicago Bulls, Friday, April 19, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) MIAMI — The Miami Heat will be without yet another starter when they face an elimination game in Boston on Wednesday…

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Game of the season? Chelsea title hopes suffer blow after chaotic Liverpool loss

Watch highlights of the WSL clash between Chelsea and Liverpool at Prenton Park.

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Bobby Portis help Bucks stay alive vs Pacers in Game 5

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) plays against the Indiana Pacers during the first half in Game 2 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) MILWAUKEE– Bobby Portis apologized to his teammates for his ejection from a Game 4 loss that put the Milwaukee Bucks on…

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Messi, teammates show up in Miami for Game 4 of NBA playoffs

Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez of Inter Miami. (AP Foto/Mark Stockwell) MIAMI — Lionel Messi took a night off to watch the Miami Heat. The Inter Miami star and eight-time Ballon d’Or winner as the world’s best player — along with teammates Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets and Luis Suarez — arrived just before tip-off of…

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Bobby Portis gets ejected early in Bucks’ Game 4 loss

Milwaukee Bucks’ Bobby Portis (9) and Indiana Pacers’ Andrew Nembhard, left, get into an altercation during the first half of Game 4 of the first round NBA playoff basketball series, Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) INDIANAPOLIS — Bobby Portis Jr. let his emotions get the best of him Sunday night and…

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Nuggets’ Jamal Murray questionable for Game 5 vs Lakers

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James defends during the first half in Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) DENVER — Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray’s playing status is in jeopardy for Game…

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Maxey nearly rallies 76ers before late turnover in Game 2 loss

Philadelphia 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey (0) gestures after making a 3-point basket during the second half of Game 2 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, Monday, April 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) NEW YORK — Tyrese Maxey’s body was hurting and he was battling the chills…

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