The Golden State Warriors walked into Dallas for Game 3 and exited with a 3-0 Western Conference Finals lead over the Mavericks. The Dallas Mavericks had a promising Game 2 against the Golden State Warriors, yet were unable to get the win. But there was hope for the Mavericks that returning to their home court
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1:28 AM ET DALLAS — Superstar Luka Doncic, moments after his Dallas Mavericks were pushed to the brink of elimination in the Western Conference finals, viewed the situation through a long-term lens. Doncic scored a game-high 40 points in Sunday’s 109-100 Game 3 loss to the Golden State Warriors, including 21 while the Mavs attempted
Despite losing Jimmy Butler for the second half due to injury, the Miami Heat staved off a Boston Celtics comeback attempt to get the Game 3 win. The Eastern Conference Finals were tied at one game apiece between the Celtics and Heat after the first two games in Miami. Now the series was in Boston,
2:04 PM ET University of Michigan coach Juwan Howard recently declined a Los Angeles Lakers overture for the franchise’s coaching job, electing to remain at his alma mater, where Howard will coach his two sons next season, sources told ESPN. The Lakers have a formal search process in place, but courting college coaches typically requires
Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Mets, White Sox trade target suffers injury scare by Mark Powell Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown pointed the finger at the officials after hist team’s tough home loss to the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday evening. Despite a 40-point performance, Jaylen Brown is clearly
Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Steven Matz injury: Cardinals have easy solution if it’s serious by Mark Powell The Miami Heat could be getting Jimmy Butler back ahead of Game 4 vs. the Boston Celtics. After losing Jimmy Butler early in Game 3 vs. the Boston Celtics, the Miami Heat would rally
8:22 AM ET AS THE FINAL seconds wind down in the first quarter of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the Dallas Mavericks, Spencer Dinwiddie drives toward the right side of the paint. But Draymond Green is perched there, already anticipating what is to come — a Dinwiddie pass to Dorian Finney-Smith in
Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports 5 offseason moves the Philadelphia 76ers have to make by Nick Villano During a fun question and answer session with the good folks of Twitter, LeBron James shared which other NBA player he loved to watch. Monday evening, LeBron James took to Twitter to engage with fans (and other legendary
HOUSTON, TX – MAY 16: Artist Lil Wayne attends Game Two of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs between the Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center on May 16, 2018 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this
10:15 PM ET BOSTON — Miami Heat swingman Jimmy Butler will not return to Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics because of right knee inflammation. The Heat made the announcement just after the start of the third quarter. It is unclear when Butler suffered the injury, but he did not warm
May 20, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Damion Lee (1) gestures towards Dallas Mavericks forward Davis Bertans (44) after a play during the second quarter of game two of the 2022 western conference finals at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports Alex Cora gives injury update on Xander
8:13 PM ET Kendra AndrewsESPN DALLAS — Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins has been listed as questionable with left ankle soreness ahead of Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Mavericks. Wiggins appeared to have tweaked his ankle late in the third quarter of Game 2 on Friday when he landed
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning.’ The Boston Celtics evened their series against the Miami Heat with a big Game 2 win, while the Golden State Warriors will be looking to keep the pressure on
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Dallas Mavericks 126-117 to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals. Here are three must-see highlights from Game 2, including Steph Curry putting Dallas to sleep. The Golden State Warriors took Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals with a 112-87 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on
12:49 PM ET Nick Friedell BOSTON — Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry will warm up “with the intention to play” in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night, according to Heat coach Erik Spoelstra. Lowry has not played since re-injuring his left hamstring in Game 4 of the
May 17, 2022; Chicago, IL, USA; Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley and NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum pose after Orlando Magic won the first pick during the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery at McCormick Place. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports Vikings: 3 veterans on the roster bubble after rookie minicamp by Ethan Lee The
Joel Embiid was NBA MVP runner-up for the second consecutive season. But the city of Philadelphia created its own way of honoring him. Joel Embiid covets an MVP Award, there’s no doubt about it. He finished second in MVP voting to Nikola Jokic for the second consecutive year and in April, before the award was
1:55 AM ET SAN FRANCISCO — Coach Jason Kidd blamed the Dallas Mavericks‘ one-dimensional offensive approach for blowing a 19-point lead in Friday’s 126-117 loss to the Golden State Warriors, criticizing his team for relying too heavily on the 3-point shot during Game 2 of the Western Conference finals. The Mavs made 21 of 45
10:00 AM ET All odds are provided by Caesars Sportsbook. What you need to know for Game 2 Shining stars: Stephen Curry’s 3-point prop sits at 3.5 for Game 2, despite the fact he has averaged at least 12 attempts from deep over the past four games. For the Mavs, Reggie Bullock has lofted at
Zach LaVine is one of the best free agents who could be available this summer and, surprise, surprise, the Lakers are already reportedly sniffing around. We’re still weeks away from the NBA offseason actually starting but conversations about free agency were apparently running rampant at the NBA Draft Combine this week, with so many decision-makers
NBA Twitter users reacted to the Boston Celtics destroying the Miami Heat in Game 2 by the score of 127-102. The Conference Finals round of the NBA Playoffs began earlier this week, with Jimmy Butler’s huge performance giving the Miami Heat the Game 1 win over the Boston Celtics. Prior to that game, the Celtics
8:00 AM ET MIAMI — The Boston Celtics are a team of long-distance runners. For years, former Celtics president Danny Ainge employed a consultant that would identify draft picks and free agents’ “brain types” under the belief that certain personality traits made for better players. Ainge and that system are gone, but the Celtics —
‘Inside the NBA’ analyst Charles Barkley made things personal with Warriors fans outside Oracle Arena in San Francisco before the Western Conference Finals. Prior to Game 1 between the Dallas Mavericks and Golden State, Barkley was seen barking back and forth with some Dubs fans, in part because he picked the Mavs to win the
May 14, 2019; Chicago, IL, USA; NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum reveals the number two pick for the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery at the Hilton Chicago. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports Al Horford, Marcus Smart ruled out by Celtics for Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals by Scott Rogust Matt
1:04 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN MIAMI — For the first few minutes of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals, it appeared the Boston Celtics could be in some trouble. They left Miami’s shooters open for three quick 3-pointers. They allowed the Heat to get multiple second-chance opportunities. Robert Williams looked uncomfortable defending in space,
There’s no one else quite like Jimmy Butler, who helped give the Heat a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals and solidified his place as a superstar. Plus: How the Warriors overwhelmed the Mavericks on both ends of the floor. Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals began the way a skeptic of the
12:35 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN MIAMI — The Boston Celtics say center Al Horford is available to play in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals after he missed the series-opening loss to the Miami Heat following his entry into the NBA’s health and safety protocols. Horford abruptly entered the protocols shortly before Tuesday’s Game
In an unexpected move, the Boston Celtics have upgraded Al Horford from doubtful to available, meaning he and Marcus Smart will return for Game 2. After the Celtics lost Game 1 to the Miami Heat, head coach Ime Udoka noted that the team was missing two of its key veteran players: Marcus Smart and Al
The Boston Celtics announced that they will be without two of their starters for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat. The Boston Celtics competed in a hard fought series against the defending NBA Champion Milwaukee Bucks, and defeated them in seven games in the second round. As a result, the
8:00 AM ET Mark Fainaru-Wada Close ESPN Staff Writer Investigative reporter for ESPN’s Enterprise and Investigative Unit since 2007 Co-author of New York Times best-selling books “League of Denial” and “Game of Shadows” Co-winner, 2004 George Polk Award Steve Fainaru Close ESPN Senior Writer Winner, 2008 Pulitzer Prize in International Reporting Four-time first-place winner in