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Foul calls are up in the NBA playoffs. History says that's to be expected

NBA referees are calling about 11% more personal fouls per game so far in these playoffs than they did during the regular season, a differential that’s on pace to be one of the largest in NBA history

Foul calls are up in the NBA playoffs. History says that's to be expected
Sports

Mitchell ties NBA playoff mark with 39 points in 2nd half as Cavs even series vs. Pistons 112-103

Donovan Mitchell tied an NBA playoff record with 39 points in the second half as the Cleveland Cavaliers evened their second-round NBA playoff series against the Detroit Pistons with a 112-103 victory

Mitchell ties NBA playoff mark with 39 points in 2nd half as Cavs even series vs. Pistons 112-103
Entertainment|Health|Sports

Anthony Edwards awes Timberwolves with his performance despite recent trouble with both knees

The durability of Anthony Edwards has proven to be the most valuable trait for the Minnesota Timberwolves during the NBA playoffs this year among his many superpowers on the court

Anthony Edwards awes Timberwolves with his performance despite recent trouble with both knees
Arts

The WNBA’s 30th season begins with $1M salaries, 2 new teams and new coaches

The WNBA is set to tip off its 30th season Friday night with excitement building around the league

The WNBA’s 30th season begins with $1M salaries, 2 new teams and new coaches
Sports

Wembanyama and Spurs rebound to hand Timberwolves largest postseason defeat, 133-95, to even series

Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs handed Minnesota the worst postseason loss in franchise history, beating the Timberwolves 133-95 to even their Western Conference semifinal series at one game apiece

Wembanyama and Spurs rebound to hand Timberwolves largest postseason defeat, 133-95, to even series
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WNBA all-time leading rebounder Tina Charles retires from basketball

Tina Charles, the WNBA’s all-time leading rebounder, is retiring from the league, the eight-time All-Star announced on social media

WNBA all-time leading rebounder Tina Charles retires from basketball
Entertainment|Sports

Inside the numbers: How Detroit escaped elimination in Orlando with a stunning comeback

The Detroit Pistons pulled off a stunning comeback against the Orlando Magic in Game 6 of their playoff series

Inside the numbers: How Detroit escaped elimination in Orlando with a stunning comeback
Sports|US|World

Knicks crush Hawks in record-setting 140-89 Game 6 rout to end Atlanta’s season

The New York Knicks ended the Atlanta Hawks' season in dominant fashion with a 140-89 win for their biggest postseason win

Knicks crush Hawks in record-setting 140-89 Game 6 rout to end Atlanta’s season
Entertainment|Sports

Cade Cunningham comes through for Pistons on the brink, outduels Magic star Paolo Banchero in Game 5

Cade Cunningham came through for the Detroit Pistons when they needed him

Cade Cunningham comes through for Pistons on the brink, outduels Magic star Paolo Banchero in Game 5
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Jalen Brunson scores 39 points and the Knicks rout the Hawks 126-97 for a 3-2 series lead

Jalen Brunson scored 39 points, nearly extending his own franchise record for 40-point playoff games, and the New York Knicks routed the Atlanta Hawks 126-97 for a 3-2 lead in the first-round playoff series

Jalen Brunson scores 39 points and the Knicks rout the Hawks 126-97 for a 3-2 series lead
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Thunder breeze through the first round for a 3rd straight year and brace for tougher games ahead

Oklahoma City’s first-round dominance in the NBA playoffs continues

Thunder breeze through the first round for a 3rd straight year and brace for tougher games ahead
Sports

Desmond Bane scores 22, No. 8 seed Magic beat No. 1 seed Pistons 94-88 for a 3-1 series lead

Desmond Bane scored 22 points, Franz Wagner had 19 in three quarters and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 94-88 to take a 3-1 series lead, putting the East’s No. 1 seed on the brink of elimination

Desmond Bane scores 22, No. 8 seed Magic beat No. 1 seed Pistons 94-88 for a 3-1 series lead
Sports

Magic, tested all season, find a way in final moments to beat Pistons for 2-1 series lead

The Orlando Magic tend not to do things the easy way

Magic, tested all season, find a way in final moments to beat Pistons for 2-1 series lead
Sports

McCollum ruins Knicks' night again, leading the Hawks to a 109-108 victory and a 2-1 lead

CJ McCollum hit a jumper with 12.5 seconds left to ruin New York’s night again, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 109-108 victory and a 2-1 lead over the Knicks in their first-round playoff series

McCollum ruins Knicks' night again, leading the Hawks to a 109-108 victory and a 2-1 lead
Sports

T-wolves are getting the superstar energy they need from Edwards in a tight series with the Nuggets

The Minnesota Timberwolves are getting the superstar energy they need from Anthony Edwards in their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets

T-wolves are getting the superstar energy they need from Edwards in a tight series with the Nuggets
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Road teams pushing back in early days of NBA playoffs, stealing away the home-court advantages

The first six games in this season’s playoffs all had something in common

Road teams pushing back in early days of NBA playoffs, stealing away the home-court advantages
Sports

Paolo Banchero scores 23 and Magic beat Pistons 112-101 to extend NBA's longest home postseason skid

Paolo Banchero had 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists to lead the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic to a 112-101 win over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of their first-round series

Paolo Banchero scores 23 and Magic beat Pistons 112-101 to extend NBA's longest home postseason skid
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Caitlin Clark getting reacclimated to Fever digs as she returns to practice for training camp

Caitlin Clark looked right at home inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday

Caitlin Clark getting reacclimated to Fever digs as she returns to practice for training camp
Sports

Cavaliers' Mitchell extends NBA-record streak of 30-point games to 9 in series openers

Donovan Mitchell has more support on the Cleveland Cavaliers roster going into this year’s postseason run

Cavaliers' Mitchell extends NBA-record streak of 30-point games to 9 in series openers
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UConn slows down Michigan, but physical play can't make up for poor shooting in title game loss

UConn executed coach Dan Hurley’s game plan in a national championship slugfest against Michigan

UConn slows down Michigan, but physical play can't make up for poor shooting in title game loss
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UConn's Solo Ball, Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg both dealing with injuries heading into title game

UConn starting guard Solo Ball was skipping practice because of a sprained foot but said he expects to play when the Huskies face Michigan in the NCAA championship game Monday night

UConn's Solo Ball, Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg both dealing with injuries heading into title game
Health|Sports

Jayson Tatum says he's not at his best yet. That's likely scary news for Celtics' opponents

Boston star Jayson Tatum doesn’t know how much longer it’ll take for him to feel like he’s playing basketball at his best level again

Jayson Tatum says he's not at his best yet. That's likely scary news for Celtics' opponents
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Luka Doncic turns trash talk into first 50-point game with the Lakers

Luka Doncic doesn’t need an excuse to pile on points, so when Chicago guard Matas Buzelis started jawing with him Thursday night, it became the fuel for his first 50-point game with the Los Angeles Lakers

Luka Doncic turns trash talk into first 50-point game with the Lakers
Sports

Luka Doncic scores 51, LeBron James returns from injuries to lead Lakers past Bulls 142-130

Luka Doncic had 51 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, LeBron James had 18 points in his return after missing three games because of injuries, and the Los Angeles Lakers used a strong third quarter to defeat the Chicago Bulls 142-130 on Thursday night

Luka Doncic scores 51, LeBron James returns from injuries to lead Lakers past Bulls 142-130