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Perhaps Jeremy Sochan was just trying to recommend to the 76ers where to get the best “Big Apple Cheesesteak” when he approached a group of Philadelphia players, including VJ Edgecombe, after the Knicks beat the Sixers 108-102 in Game 2 on Wednesday night. Whatever the case may be, the Sixers did not seem to take to it kindly, and it …

Few players can be so infuriating. Few players can be so dominant. Karl-Anthony Towns’ brilliance eventually overpowered his long-standing demons in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, as the 7-footer overcame his latest bout of foul trouble and picked apart the Joel Embiid-less 76ers front line, finishing with 20 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 27 …

Every so often, pro sports seems like something straight out of junior high. Last week, there was the beef between former Duke star Wendell Carter and Detroit Pistons Jalen Duren. Carter is dating Angel Reese, who used to go out with Duren. This week, we have the entertaining Austin Rivers-Draymond Green beef. Advertisement Those guys were in the same high …

The San Antonio Spurs had their backs to the wall, so they had a Game 7 mentality from tip-off, and they cruised their way to the finish line against the ravenous Minnesota Timberwolves. The Spurs are now going on tour and the winner of a Game 3 in a best of seven series when it’s tied advances 73.7 percent of …

Against the Celtics, Tyrese Maxey was unstoppable. He owned crunchtime of the winner-take-all Game 7. That player has yet to show up to the Eastern Conference semifinals – in part due to Mikal Bridges’ lockdown defense. Advertisement Bridges was at it again Wednesday night, shutting down Maxey when Game 2 of this Eastern Conference semifinal series was hanging in the …

Jalen Brunson was searching for answers. He was searching for his shot. The Knicks superstar was forcing the action, missing his first three shots. Nearly nine minutes passed before he scored his first points. Advertisement More than 10 minutes elapsed before he hit his first field goal. When Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals ended, the 76ers were pleased …

The Cleveland Cavaliers have played some of their best and ugliest basketball with Dean Wade on the court in the playoffs. Offensively, the floor has looked far too cramped, as defenders can cheat away from Wade, making it difficult for Cleveland’s backcourt to find driving lanes. Defensively, Wade has been their best player. He’s made it difficult for Brandon Ingram, …

Mike Brown was prescient. Then he was critical. After the Knicks bludgeoned the 76ers in Game 1, fouling was the one area he specifically noted they had to improve. It seemed like a footnote in what was otherwise a historic blowout. Advertisement But in their 108-102 Game 2 win Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden, it became a central storyline. …

The Minnesota Timberwolves came into Wednesday night’s Game 2 of their Western Conference Semifinals series against the San Antonio Spurs with a chance to get greedy. After taking Game 1 104-102, the Wolves had the opportunity to take a commanding 2-0 series lead before even playing a game at Target Center. Instead, the Timberwolves never gave themselves a chance. Advertisement …

The Spurs lost a close Game 1 on a missed Julian Champagnie buzzer-beater, and it seems it was the wakeup call they needed. San Antonio demolished the Timberwolves in Game 2, outexecuting them and outhustling them en route to a 133-95 win. At halftime, the visitors had only scored 35 points, and the biggest lead reached 47 points before being …

San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EDT LINE: Spurs -3.5; over/under is 216.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Series tied 1-1 Advertisement BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Timberwolves and the San Antonio Spurs are in a 1-1 series tie in the Western Conference second round. The …

Victor Wembanyama shone as the San Antonio Spurs drew level in the NBA’s Conference semi-finals while the New York Knicks edged into a 2-0 lead. The Spurs are seeded second in the Western Conference and bounced back from a home loss in game one to thump the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-95 on Wednesday and level the best-of-seven series. Advertisement “I’m expecting …

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Whether it’s chess, a drawing contest or table tennis, San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama hates to lose. A loss in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals to the Minnesota Timberwolves only magnified that loathing. Wembanyama responded by setting a suffocating tone as San Antonio handed Minnesota its largest postseason loss in franchise history, beating …

How do you replace 21.4 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game in the middle of a playoff series? The Knicks may need to find an answer to that question. Late in their Game 2 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, OG Anunoby suffered a leg injury. He left the court with 2:31 to play and the Knicks up by …

New York Knicks (53-29, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (45-37, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT LINE: Knicks -1.5; over/under is 213.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Knicks lead series 2-0 Advertisement BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks visit the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference second round with a 2-0 lead in the …

NEW YORK — Maybe you thought Joel Embiid missing Wednesday’s Game 2 of the 2026 Eastern Conference semifinals series between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers threatened to sap all the drama out of the Sixers’ attempt to get right and get level after their Game 1 destruction. Well, Mike Brown didn’t. Advertisement “They’re still a good team, you …

While a headline from Game 1 was Victor Wembanyama having a dozen blocks, the Timberwolves were still scoring, with a 51.1% eFG, and they shot 52% in the paint, and they won. Wednesday night, the Spurs brought the defensive pressure all over the court, not just the blocks (Wemby had two). Because of that, Minnesota shot just 39.8% overall and …

NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 26 points and helped New York seize control of a close game after a run of blowouts, leading the Knicks to a 108-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Playing without the injured Joel Embiid, the 76ers put up a far better …

All Times EDT Thursday, May 7 MLB Texas at N.Y. Yankees, 12:35 p.m. Minnesota at Washington, 1:05 p.m. Cleveland at Kansas City, 2:10 p.m. Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Colorado, 3:10 p.m. Advertisement Pittsburgh at Arizona, 3:40 p.m. Athletics at Philadelphia, 6:40 p.m. Baltimore at Miami, 6:40 p.m. Tampa Bay at Boston, 7:10 p.m. St. Louis …

That must have been a productive film session for the San Antonio Spurs. After getting stunned in Game 1 despite an historic performance by Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs responded by steamrolling the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 133-95 win. Their Western Conference semifinals series is now tied 1-1. Advertisement Game 3 is scheduled for Friday (9:30 p.m. ET, Prime Video) as …

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green joined the “Inside the NBA” desk as part of ESPN’s basketball coverage on Wednesday, May 6. Green participated in a conversation regarding the Warriors alongside Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Ernie Johnson. Advertisement It could be a notable offseason for Golden State, which will soon learn more about its future and the status of …

The New York Knicks took a 2-0 lead over the Philadelphia 76ers in their second-round series with a 108-102 victory Wednesday night, but attention now turns to the health of one of their best players. OG Anunoby, who had a strong game with 24 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 4 steals, could not finish the contest due to an …

For players testing the NBA Draft waters while retaining their collegiate eligibility, the deadline to announce a return to school or stay in the Draft is May 27th. That’s three weeks from today. Malachi Moreno is testing the NBA Draft waters, which was thought to be happening this Spring. While the feeling is that he’s going to return to Kentucky …

NEW YORK — Knicks forward OG Anunoby appeared to suffer a right leg injury late in the fourth quarter of the team’s 108-102 Game 2 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Anunoby appeared to pull up and reach for the back of his right leg as he cut to the basket with just over three minutes to go in the fourth …

Game 2 between the Knicks and 76ers on Wednesday night in Madison Square Garden was not a pretty game. At times, it was a downright ugly game with 43 fouls called, 31 turnovers, one flagrant foul, and one technical foul. Yet, when the final whistle blew, the Knicks had secured a hard-fought 108-102 win to secure a 2-0 series lead. …