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Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) drives around New York Knicks guard Josh Hart, left, during the first half of Game 6 in an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Friday, May 17, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Siakam helps Pacers beat Knicks 116-103 in Game 6 to send Eastern Conference semifinals to the limit

Pascal Siakam scored 25 points and Myles Turner added 17 points to help the Indiana Pacers turned the tables on New York with a 116-103 victory to even the Eastern Conference semifinal at 3-3.

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) reacts after getting injured during the first half of Game 6 against the Indiana Pacers in an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Friday, May 17, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Josh Hart leaves Game 6 versus Pacers with what Knicks say is abdominal soreness

New Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer speaks during an NBA basketball news conference introducing him Friday, May 17, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Budenholzer reminisces on Arizona past, but quickly turns to future leading the Phoenix Suns

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic reacts during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Oklahoma City. The Mavericks won 104-92. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

A kinder, gentler Luka Doncic has Mavs on verge of series win over top-seeded Thunder

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray walks on the court during the first half of Game 6 of the team's NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Murray’s elbow is hurting after early injury and 4-for-18 shooting night in Game 6 flop by Nuggets

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Timberwolves force Game 7 by blowing out Nuggets 115-70 behind 27 points from Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards scored 27 points to pull the Minnesota Timberwolves out of their mid-series slump and deliver a flawless 115-70 victory over the Denver Nuggets to force a Game 7 in this roller-coaster playoff matchup.

Friday’s Time Schedule

Indiana Pacers' Aaron Nesmith (23) reacts to a foul called against him during the first half of Game 5 in an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Pacers hope home cooking energizes push to even series with New York, force Game 7

The Indiana Pacers’ season is on the brink. It’s win or it’s over. So the last team with a perfect home record in the playoffs has to dig deep and make the most of the energy it receives from its own crowd as it tries to rebound from an embarrassing loss at New York.

Friday’s Time Schedule

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, right, gestures to a fan after the Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-98 in Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Boston. The Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference finals. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

The Celtics are in a good headspace as they head to a 3rd consecutive Eastern Conference finals

The Celtics are back in the Eastern Conference finals for the third consecutive season following their 4-1 series victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

New York looks to clinch series against Indiana in game 6

The New York Knicks look to clinch the Eastern Conference second round over the Indiana Pacers in game six. The teams meet for the ninth time this season.

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives to the basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Boston. The Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference finals (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Cavaliers eliminated by the Celtics 113-98

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-98 on Wednesday night to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the third straight season.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

Doncic posts 31-point triple-double as Mavericks top Thunder to take 3-2 series lead

Luka Doncic scored 31 points in a triple-double to help the Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-92 and take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series.

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) takes an uncontested 3-pointer, as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, right, watches from the bench during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Boston. The Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference finals. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Cavaliers eliminated by the Celtics in 5 games. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff says they made progress

Cleveland Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff wants to come back for another season. After all, he’s already been through the hard part.

Thursday’s Time Schedule

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Jayson Tatum scores 25 to lead Celtics past Cavaliers 113-98 and into 3rd consecutive East finals

Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-98 on to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the third straight season.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic gestures after guard Jamal Murray hit a basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves late in the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Denver (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

The Nuggets are playing like champions again and putting the Timberwolves on the ropes

None of the five teams to win the NBA championship prior to Denver last year advanced past the second round of the playoffs the following season.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell looks on during the the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics, Monday, May 13, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Cavaliers without Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert as they try to stave off elimination vs. Celtics

The Cleveland Cavaliers will try to extend their season without star Donovan Mitchell and Caris LeVert, who were both ruled out prior to Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup with Boston.

FILE - Michigan forward Tarris Reed Jr. (32) shoots against Purdue center Zach Edey (15) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. Former Michigan center Tarris Reed Jr. announced Wednesday, April 17, 2024, that he is transferring to UConn. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Zach Edey insists there’s more to his game than meets the eye as he prepares to enter NBA

Zach Edey realizes there are some huge questions surrounding his game. Though he was the national Player of the Year the past two seasons at Purdue and led the Boilermakers to the championship game this year, he is viewed as a slow-footed defender who can’t stretch the floor on offense, either.

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James watches his son Bronny James during the 2024 NBA Draft Combine 5-on-5 basketball game between TeamSt. Andrews and Team Love in Chicago, Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

LeBron James shows up to watch son Bronny play at NBA draft combine

Bronny James’ famous father was on hand Wednesday to watch him play at the NBA draft combine. LeBron James showed up wearing a black hoodie and sat in the second row for Bronny’s second and final scrimmage of the combine.

FILE- New Jersey Nets' Vince Carter goes up for a dunk during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks Sunday, March 8, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Brooklyn Nets are retiring the No. 15 jersey of Carter, the high-flying guard who will be enshrined this year in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the team announced Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

Nets will retire Vince Carter’s No. 15 jersey

The Brooklyn Nets are retiring the No. 15 jersey of Vince Carter, the high-flying guard who will be enshrined this year in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, front, and coach Chris Finch sit on the bench during a timeout late in the second half of Game 5 of the team's NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Denver (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets apply even more pressure to Edwards, beat Timberwolves to take 3-2 lead in series

Anthony Edwards was seeing double everywhere he turned. All by design as the Denver Nuggets doubled the attention on Minnesota’s standout guard.

Denver looks to clinch series against Minnesota in game 6

The Denver Nuggets look to clinch the Western Conference second round over the Minnesota Timberwolves in game six. The teams meet for the ninth time this season.

New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson, left, drives past Indiana Pacers' Aaron Nesmith during the second half of Game 5 in an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in New York. The Knicks won 121-91. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Knicks beat Pacers 121-91 to move a win away from conference finals

NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 44 points, reaching 40 for the fifth time in this postseason, and the New York Knicks moved a win away from their first Eastern Conference finals trip since 2000 by beating the Indiana Pacers 121-91 on Tuesday night in Game 5.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Denver (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic scores 40, Nuggets shut down Edwards in 112-97 win over Wolves for a 3-2 series lead

Nikola Jokic was presented with his third NBA MVP award before the game, then scored 40 points and dished out 13 assists in leading the Denver Nuggets past the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-97 Tuesday night.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) works toward the basket as Denver Nuggets forward Justin Holiday, left, and guard Jamal Murray (27) defend during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Sunday, May 12, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Timberwolves guard Mike Conley out for Game 5 against Denver with sore right Achilles

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley sat out Game 5 against Denver with a sore right Achilles. Conley suffered the injury on the Timberwolves’ final offensive play of Game 4, when he missed a 3-pointer with 25 seconds remaining of a 115-107 loss.

New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson (11) gestures to fans after making a three-point shot during the second half of Game 5 in an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in New York. The Knicks won 121-91. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Brunson scores 44, Knicks beat Pacers 121-91 to move a win away from conference finals

Jalen Brunson scored 44 points, and the New York Knicks moved a win away from their first Eastern Conference finals trip since 2000 by beating the Indiana Pacers 121-91 in Game 5.

Wednesday’s Time Schedule

Bronny James (50), second from left, drives to the basket past Cam Spencer, left, during the 2024 NBA basketball Draft Combine in Chicago, Tuesday, May 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Bronny James says he’s ‘grateful’ to have NBA dream in reach after health scare last summer

Bronny James says he’s “grateful for everything” with his NBA dream in reach after a major health scare last summer.

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2) drives to the basket past Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) during the first half of Game 3 in an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Friday, May 10, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Knicks changing lineup for Game 5, will start McBride in three-guard lineup

The New York Knicks are changing their starting lineup for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, starting Deuce McBride on Tuesday night in a three-guard lineup.

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) is congratulated by forward Jayson Tatum (0) after a after a 3-point basket during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Monday, May 13, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

NBA playoffs top seeds Boston and Oklahoma City are in different places heading into Game 5s

Eastern Conference top seed Boston and West Conference top seed Oklahoma City made it through the first round of the NBA playoffs with relative ease.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) dunks against Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, bottom, during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Sunday, May 12, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

NBA fines Gobert $75,000 for making another money gesture in frustration over a foul call

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was fined $75,000 by the NBA for another “inappropriate and unprofessional gesture” suggesting a lack of integrity with the league and its game officials.

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