• The Canadian Press

    Celtics aim to secure series victory over the Cavaliers

    Cleveland Cavaliers (48-34, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (64-18, first in the Eastern Conference)Boston; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Celtics -15.5; over/under is 205.5EASTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Celtics lead series 3-1BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics look to clinch the Eastern Conference second round over the Cleveland Cavaliers in game five. The Celtics won the last meeting 109-102 on May 13 led by 33 points from Jayson Tatum, while Darius Garland sc

  • The Canadian Press

    Oklahoma City, Dallas face off with series tied 2-2

    Dallas Mavericks (50-32, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (57-25, first in the Western Conference)Oklahoma City; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Thunder -4.5; over/under is 213WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Series tied 2-2BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Dallas Mavericks in game five of the Western Conference second round with the series tied 2-2. The Thunder beat the Mavericks 100-96 in the last meeting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the

  • The Canadian Press

    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34, Thunder tip Mavs 100-96 to even series

    DALLAS (AP) — Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was making his normal share of shots through three quarters for Oklahoma City. Most of his teammates weren't, until it mattered most. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points and the Thunder overcame a Mavericks franchise playoff-record 13 blocks, rallying for a 100-96 victory Monday night to even their Western Conference semifinal series at 2-2. Chet Holmgren and Lu Dort hit clutch 3-pointers late, and Jalen Williams drove for a dunk and a 94-91 lead wi

  • The Canadian Press

    Celtics take a 3-1 lead in the East semifinal series

    CLEVELAND (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 33 points and the Boston Celtics beat the severely short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 109-102 in Game 4 on Monday night to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their East semifinal series. Jaylen Brown added 27 for the Celtics, who can close out Cleveland with a win in Game 5 on Wednesday night at home. Game 6, if necessary, would be back at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Friday. The Cavs got pushed to the brink of elimination with two top players in street clothes on