Celtics’ Jayson Tatum says Nuggets matched up best with 2024 champions

Kawhi Leonard led the Los Angeles Clippers to a 105-102 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of their NBA playoff series, tying the best-of-seven matchup at 1-1. Leonard scored 39 points, including a crucial jumper with 54.5 seconds left, while Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double for the Nuggets. The game featured physical play and confrontations, with Norman Powell hitting a key three-pointer to secure the lead late in the game; Game 3 is...

Tom Thibodeau expressed frustration with the officiating after the New York Knicks' 100-94 loss to the Detroit Pistons in Game 2 of their playoff series, highlighting a significant free throw discrepancy—Knicks had 19 attempts compared to the Pistons' 34. Despite Thibodeau's concerns, the overall foul calls were relatively even, and both stars, Cade Cunningham and Jalen Brunson, had similar free throw success rates. The series is now tied 1-1, with the Knicks set to face...

Jason Kidd has expressed resentment towards the Dallas Mavericks front office regarding the midseason trade of Luka Doncic, despite sharing some frustrations with Doncic that contributed to the decision. His frustration stemmed from the team's injury issues and the challenge of reshaping a roster built around Doncic, culminating in a notable refusal to attend a post-game press conference in February. The situation is complicated by Kidd's hiring as head coach before Nico Harrison took over...

On Monday, five ties among NBA teams with identical regular-season records were resolved through random drawings to establish the selection order for the 2025 NBA draft. Conducted by NBA President Byron Spruell in Secaucus, New Jersey, the tiebreaker process was overseen by Ernst & Young's Marc Dieli. The outcomes included the Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks, and Sacramento Kings winning their respective tiebreakers, while the Memphis Grizzlies secured the top pick among three teams, and the...

Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison acknowledged he underestimated the fans' affection for Luka Doncic following the trade that sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. Despite ongoing criticism and the team's struggles, Harrison stands by the decision, believing it was necessary to build a championship contender, citing injuries that hampered the team's performance. Looking ahead, he expressed optimism about the team's potential and the importance of health, while noting his desire to...