By HoopsHype | May 8, 2024
To @bypaulklee’s question about how long he plans to play, Jokic says: “As long as I can play at the highest level and help the team win, I think I’m going to play until then.” – 8:47 PM Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Nikola Jokic had another MVP caliber season, but I believe if you factor in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lifting OKC from 10th to 1st, plus his edge as a defender, he was a worthy choice too. It was close, but I went with SGA with my vote. Luka was fantastic
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NBA confirms key illegal screen call on Turner
Chris Herring, ESPN Senior WriterMay 7, 2024, 07:16 PM ET
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NEW YORK — Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner was correctly called for an illegal screen in the closing seconds of the New York Knicks‘ controversial 121-117 victory in Game 1, according to the NBA’s Last Two Minute Report released Tuesday evening.
With about 15 seconds left and Indiana down 118-117, Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton dribbled up the floor as Turner set a high screen on New York’s Donte DiVincenzo, sending him to the ground. Turner got called for an offensive foul instantly, which prompted the Pacers to challenge the call.
The Pacers were unsuccessful with the challenge, and the league’s report stood by that ruling Tuesday.
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Still, there were a total of four missed calls in the final two minutes, according to the league’s report: Turner should have been whistled
New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers: How to watch live stream, TV channel, NBA start time
1st Quarter Report
Only three more quarters stand between the Knicks and the win they were favored to collect coming into this evening. A victory is still up for grabs for either team after one quarter, but the Knicks are up 36-33 over the Pacers.
If the Knicks keep playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 2-0 in no time. On the other hand, the Pacers will have to make due with an 0-2 record unless they turn things around.
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On Wednesday, the New York Knicks will face off against the Indiana Pacers in an Eastern Conference playoff match at 8:00 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks have been getting the
NBA Roundtable: Will LeBron James and Paul George be back in LA next season?
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The conference semifinals are underway in the NBA Playoffs, which means four teams from each conference have already been sent home, including both of the star-studded Los Angeles teams.
This week, we asked FOX Sports’ panel of NBA reporters — Melissa Rohlin and Yaron Weitzman — to look back at the first round of the NBA Playoffs and predict what the results mean for the remainer of the postseason and beyond.
1. The Denver Nuggets are in trouble after dropping their first two games at home to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Why do you think the Nuggets are struggling so much against the Timberwolves?
Yaron: Jamal Murray isn’t healthy, and Denver was already lacking in depth. But the answer is because of what the Timberwolves have done, and just how good they’ve become. We’re seeing why they were the best defense in the NBA during the regular season; in Rudy Gobert, Jaden McDaniels and Anthony Edwards they might have three of the best 15-or-so defensive players in the league. And they’re ability to
White-hot: Guard stays in groove as Celts coast
Tim Bontemps, ESPNMay 7, 2024, 09:59 PM ET
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BOSTON — After Derrick White became the fifth player in NBA postseason history to make at least 20 3-pointers over three consecutive games, he was asked if he feels like he’s in a rhythm.
“I’d say so,” White said with a smile after scoring 25 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 120-95 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series Tuesday night.
“It feels good … I just want to help us win.”
The 2023-24 regular season is complete, and the postseason is underway. We have everything you need to follow along for another epic title chase.
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Gobert ties NBA record with fourth DPOY award
Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterMay 7, 2024, 06:33 PM ET
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Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert owns a piece of an NBA record after winning the league’s Defensive Player of the Year award on Tuesday for the fourth time.
Gobert, 31, also won the honor in 2018, 2019 and 2021 with the Utah Jazz and joins Hall of Fame centers Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace as the only four-time winners.
“It’s a blessing and an honor to join this small group,” Gobert told ESPN. “These two guys are legends. Every story is unique. I will keep writing mine and try to be the best version of myself every day and enjoy every step of the way.
“I’m grateful that my teammates and this organization believe in me
Jokic wins 3rd NBA MVP; SGA, Doncic finish 2-3
Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff WriterMay 8, 2024, 07:34 PM ET
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Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic continued to add to his legacy as one of the best NBA players ever by winning his third Most Valuable Player trophy on Wednesday.
Jokic won the award for the third time in four seasons, succeeding last season’s MVP, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. He topped Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks, who finished
How a forgotten basketball icon revolutionized the NBA — and blazed a trail for Nikola Jokic
Baxter Holmes, ESPN Senior WriterMay 8, 2024, 08:00 AM ET
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THE CROWD ROARED as confetti fluttered down from the rafters and Denver Nuggets players, coaches and staff bear-hugged each other on the court, tears dripping down sweaty cheeks. Above them, videoboards at Ball Arena in Denver blinked “2023 NBA Champions.”
Amid the joy, Nuggets star Nikola Jokic surveyed the scene, still in his jersey, awaiting the usual postgame interview. It was June 12, 2023, and Jokic had just posted 28 points and 16 rebounds in an NBA Finals-clinching Game 5 win over the Miami Heat. Moments after the buzzer kicked off a citywide celebration, Jokic was asked how it felt to
Nikola Jokic wins MVP for third time
By HoopsHype | May 8, 2024
Final #NBA MVP voting results.
Three points.
1. My 1-2-3: Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic.
2. Didn’t vote Kevin Durant, Domantas Sabonis or Anthony Edwards for MVP.
3. Have story incoming on my individual award votes compared to final votes. #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/oLNRghBFal – 8:02 PM Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Jokic is fabulous. But had I voted…Shai would’ve been my #1. Absolutely nobody had OKC finishing 1st in the West. Zero. And Shai’s the primary reason.
That said, again, Jokic is great. What’s more egregious is that 3 voters had Shai
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Rick Carlisle on defending Josh Hart in transition: We gotta defend him like Giannis or Lillard
By HoopsHype | May 8, 2024
Rick Carlisle just dropped a “soirée” during his press conference, referencing Josh Hart’s “soirées to the rim.”
Has to be a first for a coach press conference – 6:42 PM Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
Rick Carlisle, on Mitchell Robinson’s absence: “It points to Achiuwa.” Says he’s a “different kind of problem, but not a lesser problem.” Mentions that he’s more versatile offensively than Robinson – 6:35 PM Frank Isola @TheFrankIsola
Breaking: Rick Carlisle is also advocating for Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Donte, OG &
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