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NBA champions Thunder suffer rare loss to Timberwolves

LOS ANGELES, United States: The NBA Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder suffered just their third defeat of the season on Friday, in a last-minute 112-107 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.A whopping 35...

Boston Celtics guard Jordan Walsh (27) defends against Miami Heat forward Myron Gardner (15) — Imagn Images

Jokic, Strawther star as Nuggets down Thunder to tie series

May 15, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) controls the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) guards in the third quarter during game six of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Timberwolves oust Warriors, Celtics down Knicks

New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges (25) defends Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) in the second half during game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. — Reuters

Pacers oust top-seeded Cavs, Nuggets on brink

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) and Denver Nuggets centre Nikola Jokic (15) battle for a rebound as centre Isaiah Hartenstein (55) defends in the fourth quarter during game four of the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. — Reuters

Knicks leave Celtics on brink, Warriors facing exit

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) makes a basket in front of Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) in the second half during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. — Reuters

T-Wolves grab 2-1 NBA playoff series lead as Celtics get key win

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) shoots for three points against the New York Knicks in the second half during game two of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. — Reuters

Cav down Pacers, Nuggets beat Thunder in overtime

May 9, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) defends during game three of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Fired-up Timberwolves overpower Warriors to level series

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Haliburton stunner sinks Cavs, Warriors down Wolves

May 6, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) drives to the basket between guard Max Strus (1) and center Jarrett Allen (31) in the fourth quarter during game two of the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Jokic-inspired Nuggets stun Thunder, Knicks down Celtics

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) during the second half in game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. — Reuters

Pacers shock Cavs, Warriors down Rockets to advance in NBA playoffs

May 4, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield (7) shoots the ball and scores during the second quarter of game seven of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

NBA icon Popovich steps down as Spurs coach after 29 seasons

Gregg Popovich ends coaching career after 29 seasons

Rockets down Warriors to stay alive in NBA playoffs

Houston Rockets centre Steven Adams (12) dunks the ball in front of Golden State Warriors centre Quinten Post (21) in the second quarter of game six of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. — Reuters

Brunson brilliance as Knicks clinch series, Clippers sink Nuggets

LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) shoots the ball against Denver Nuggets centre DeAndre Jordan (6) and guard Christian Braun (0) in the first half during game six of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Intuit Dome. — Imagn Images

Cavaliers sweep Heat with record-setting blowout

Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter (12) drives to the basket against Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22) in the third quarter during game four at Kaseya Center. — Reuters

Thunder sweep Grizzlies in NBA playoffs, Cavs on brink

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr (1) defends. — Reuters
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