NBA

Hack-A-Robinson? Knicks fans cheer their big man through his free-throw shooting woes
NEW YORK (AP) — Mitchell Robinson looked so crushed by one airball on a free…

Michael Porter Jr. coming up big for the Nuggets as he plays through pain of sprained left shoulder
DENVER (AP) — Michael Porter Jr. hasn’t really been able to take off his uniform…

Celtics rout Knicks 115-93 to cut New York’s lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinals
NEW YORK (AP) — The Celtics’ 3-point touch came back in Game 3, so the…

Denny Hamlin remains confident in antitrust case brought by 23XI and Front Row against NASCAR
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Denny Hamlin said Saturday that he remains “pretty confident” in…

Celtics stick with Horford over Porzingis as starting center in Game 3 vs. Knicks
NEW YORK (AP) — The Boston Celtics are sticking with Al Horford as their starting…

Road scholars: NBA teams finding success in 2nd round of playoffs away from home court
DENVER (AP) — A change of scenery has certainly served the Cleveland Cavaliers well. Because…

Gilgeous-Alexander hears taunts at end, smiles through them as Thunder fall 113-104 in OT to Nuggets
DENVER (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t sulk over his off night. He didn’t hang his…

Cavs get Game 3 win over Pacers 126-104 as injured stars return
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Donovan Mitchell had 43 points and nine rebounds, and the finally full-strength…

Murray and Porter lead the Nuggets to a 113-104 bounce-back win over the Thunder
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets knew bouncing back from their 43-point loss would mean…
Denver hosts Oklahoma City with 2-1 series lead
Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, first in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (50-32, fourth in…

Donovan Mitchell scores 43 and Cavaliers beat the Pacers 126-104 to cut series deficit to 2-1
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Donovan Mitchell refused to let another fourth-quarter lead slip away from the…

Mobley, Garland and Hunter return from injuries to help Cavaliers beat Pacers in Game 3
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers finally had their normal rotations back Friday night. NBA…

Pat Riley speaks: On Jimmy Butler, on the Heat future, and how he views 80 as the new 60
MIAMI (AP) — There’s a photo that Miami Heat president Pat Riley keeps in his…

Celtics in trouble down 2-0 against Knicks and say they ‘have to win’ Game 3 on Saturday
When the Boston Celtics left New York last month, they had just finished a season…

Judges indicate they may throw out order allowing 23XI, Front Row to race as NASCAR chartered teams
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A three-judge federal appellate panel indicated Friday it might overturn an…