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Knicks take 2-1 lead into game 4 against the Celtics

Boston Celtics (61-21, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (51-31, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -6.
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Minnesota takes 2-1 lead into game 4 against Golden State

Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (48-34, seventh in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Timberwolves -5.5; over/under is 199.
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Edwards, Randle lead Timberwolves past Warriors 102-97 for 2-1 lead in second-round playoff series

Edwards, Randle lead Timberwolves past Warriors 102-97 for 2-1 lead in second-round playoff series

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Even with Stephen Curry sidelined and Draymond Green in foul trouble, the Golden State Warriors were ahead by five points in the fourth quarter and felt they had every chance to grab a series lead against the Minnesota Timberwolv
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Warriors miss all five 3-point tries in first half before Buddy Hield connects early in third

Warriors miss all five 3-point tries in first half before Buddy Hield connects early in third

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — With the NBA all-time 3-point leader Stephen Curry relegated to cheering while sidelined by a hamstring injury and sporting a gray sweatsuit on the bench, the Golden State Warriors struggled to establish their long-range game in
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Celtics dominate Knicks with 3-point barrage to secure first win in semifinals

Celtics dominate Knicks with 3-point barrage to secure first win in semifinals

NEW YORK (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 22 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, Payton Pritchard scored 23 points and the Boston Celtics easily got their first win in the Eastern Conference semifinals by routing the New York Knicks 115-93 on Saturday in
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Hack-A-Robinson? Knicks fans cheer their big man through his free-throw shooting woes

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 throw that he had his head in his hands early in Game 3 on Saturday.
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Celtics rout Knicks 115-93 to cut New York's lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinals

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 Knicks didn't.
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Michael Porter Jr. coming up big for the Nuggets as he plays through pain of sprained left shoulder

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 by himself going on three weeks now because of a sprained left shoulder that has essentially turned him into a one-armed hoopster in these playoffs.
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Road scholars: NBA teams finding success in 2nd round of playoffs away from home court

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 they made themselves right at home in Indy. It's a common theme in Round 2 of the NBA playoffs, where the road squads boast a 7-3 mark so far.
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Celtics stick with Horford over Porzingis as starting center in Game 3 vs. Knicks

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 center for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Saturday, even though Kristaps Porzingis is available to play.
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