NBA playoffs: Magic hold off Celtics to cut Boston's series lead to 2-1

Darius Garland is questionable for Saturday's Game 3 between the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a sprained toe. He has been performing well in the series, averaging 24 points per game. Recently, Garland engaged in a verbal exchange with Tyler Herro after Herro stated that the Cavaliers' strategy was to "pick on Tyler Herro." Full Article

On Wednesday, the NBA awarded New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson the 2024-25 Clutch Player of the Year, recognizing his performance in critical moments during games. Brunson dominated the voting with 70 out of 100 first-place votes and a total of 426 points, significantly ahead of Nikola Jokic's 312 points. Averaging 26 points per game and excelling in clutch situations, Brunson's contributions were pivotal in the playoffs, particularly in crucial moments of Games 1 and...

Jimmy Butler is questionable for Saturday's Game 3 against the Houston Rockets due to a pelvic and deep gluteal muscle contusion, following a hard fall in Game 2. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr remains cautiously optimistic about Butler's chances of playing, emphasizing that the situation is day-to-day, despite Butler's MRI showing no structural damage. If Butler is unable to play, Jonathan Kuminga may take on a larger role after contributing 11 points in Game 2,...

Dillon Brooks defended Amen Thompson against claims of dirty play after Thompson's foul led to Jimmy Butler III's injury in Game 2 of the Rockets-Warriors playoff series. Brooks accused Draymond Green of being the "dirty player," while both head coaches, Steve Kerr and Ime Udoka, supported Thompson's actions as unintentional. Amid increasing tensions, Brooks stressed the importance of focusing on the upcoming Game 3, hoping for Butler's recovery. Full Article

Anthony Chiang reports that Darius Garland is questionable for Game 3 against the Miami Heat due to a left great toe sprain. After Garland's comments about targeting Tyler Herro defensively, Herro and teammate Bam Adebayo responded, emphasizing that players who talk should be able to back it up, with Adebayo stating they cannot "hide." The Cleveland Cavaliers have seen substantial improvement this season, with hopes high for their playoff potential as they aim to prove...