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Wembanyama sparks Spurs past Knicks in NBA

NEW YORK: Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points to spark the San Antonio Spurs over New York 115-111 in the NBA Finals on Monday, snapping the Knicks' 13-game win streak with US President Donald Trump booed as he...

San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots the ball against New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during game three of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. — Imagn Images

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

T’Wolves top Lakers, Magic & Bucks grab wins

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket past Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) in the first half during game three at Target Center. — Reuters

Thunder rally from 29 down after Morant hurt to stun Grizzlies

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Pacers top Bucks in Lillard's return, Thunder roll over Grizzlies

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. — Reuters

Pistons snap NBA playoff skid, Clippers beat Nuggets

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) takes a shot against New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) and guard Miles McBride (2) during the third quarter of game two of the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. — Reuters

Wolves thump Lakers, Nuggets edge Clippers as play-offs start

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) dunks over Utah Jazz forward Kyle Filipowski (22) in the fourth quarter at Target Center. — Reuters

Heat, Grizzlies take final spots in the NBA playoffs

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) passes behind Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) during the second half at State Farm Arena. — Reuters

Heat scorch Bulls to advance, Mavericks upset Kings

Dallas Mavericks forward PJ Washington (25) dunks the ball against Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8) during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. — Reuters

Pacers rally from 27 down to dispatch Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Jaylon Tyson (24) dribbles beside Indiana Pacers forward Johnny Furphy (12) in the first quarter at Rocket Arena. — Reuters

Jokic triple double as Denver fight back for big win

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. — Reuters

Doncic scores 30 as Lakers rout Thunder

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) drives to the basket between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. — Reuters

Rockets end Thunder's 11-game win streak

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) shoots outside against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory. — Reuters
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