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Thunder’s Strategic Defense Puts Luka in Check, Eyes Win in Game 2 Against the Mavericks As the Western Conference second-round playoff series heats up, the Oklahoma City Thunder have come out swinging with a simple but effective game plan: keep Luguentz Dort on Luka Doncic like white on rice. This move was clutch in Game 1, where the Thunder rolled past the Dallas Mavericks with a solid 117-95 win, grabbing an early lead in the

Thunder vs. Mavericks: Stars Take Center Stage as Series Ignites The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to square off against the Dallas Mavericks in a highly anticipated second-round series starting Tuesday in Oklahoma City. The spotlight is firmly on star players Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic, each hungry to bounce back from their first-round performances and make a mark on this playoff round. First Round Highlights The Thunder swept through New Orleans with Gilgeous-Alexander leading

Pacers look to muzzle Knicks’ Villanova trio in Game 2 In a thrilling start to the Eastern Conference semifinals, the New York Knicks squared off against the Indiana Pacers in a game that’ll be talked about for both its intense action and the officiating drama that unfolded. The Knicks, led by their “Villanova Three,” rallied from behind to snatch a 121-117 win, even with some iffy calls that had everyone on edge. Villanova Trio’s Stellar

Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: The Ultimate Showdown in the Eastern Conference Semifinals Get ready, folks! The Eastern Conference semifinals are about to get super lit with a killer matchup between the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers. This isn’t just any basketball game; it’s a full-on strategic showdown with both teams gunning hard for that top spot. What’s Up with the Series? So, the Celtics breezed through the Miami Heat in just five games,

Milwaukee Bucks’ Resilient Victory in Game 5 Against Pacers: A Recap In a thrilling display of resilience and teamwork, the Milwaukee Bucks clinched a crucial victory in Game 5 of their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. Despite the absence of star players Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard due to injuries, the Bucks overcame the odds, winning the game and narrowing the series gap to 3-2 in favor of the Pacers. This

The San Antonio Spurs and the visiting Detroit Pistons look to finish their respective campaigns on a winning note when they square off on Sunday afternoon in the season finale for both teams. The Spurs (21-60), tied for last place in the Western Conference, and the Pistons (14-67), the bottom dweller in the East, have long been eliminated from the postseason. But they both enter Sunday’s dustup after winning their penultimate games, with San Antonio

The Minnesota Timberwolves will battle for a top playoff seed in the Western Conference when they tip off against the Phoenix Suns in the regular-season finale Sunday in Minneapolis. Minnesota (56-25) is in a three-way tie with the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets for the best record in the conference with one game to go. They could finish with the No. 1, 2 or 3 seed depending on the results of Sunday’s games.

The Oklahoma City Thunder were expected to make a leap this season. With an up-and-coming core headlined by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, plus the addition of Chet Holmgren, growth was expected from a team that made it to the NBA play-in tournament last year. But heading into the regular-season finale Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks in Oklahoma City, the Thunder have a chance to finish atop the Western Conference. Oklahoma City comes into the

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr insists he’s planning to prioritize rest over a possible home-court advantage when his club wraps up the regular season by hosting the Utah Jazz on Sunday in San Francisco. The Warriors (45-36) will take the court tied with the Sacramento Kings for ninth place in the Western Conference. If the play-in tournament were to start Sunday, the Kings would be hosting the Warriors in a win-or-go-home game by virtue