• The Canadian Press

    NBA Playoffs 2024: A 1st for the Timberwolves, while Mavs and Pacers move closer to Round 2

    Minnesota hasn't made the second round of the NBA playoffs since 2004. Indiana hasn't gotten there since 2014. Dallas has gotten there once in the last 13 years. All took big steps toward changing that on Friday. The Timberwolves have a 3-0 lead on Phoenix after winning 126-109 behind 36 points from Anthony Edwards. Indiana survived a 42-point, flair-for-the-dramatic outbreak from Khris Middleton to beat Milwaukee 121-118 in overtime for a 2-1 series lead. And Dallas clamped down on defense to b

  • The Canadian Press

    Knicks take 2-1 lead into game 4 against the 76ers

    New York Knicks (50-32, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (47-35, seventh in the Eastern Conference)Philadelphia; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE 76ers -4.5; over/under is 208EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Knicks lead series 2-1BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks visit the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference first round with a 2-1 lead in the series. The 76ers won the last matchup 125-114 on April 25 led by 50 points from Joel Embiid, while Jalen Brunson s

  • The Canadian Press

    Dallas takes 2-1 lead into game 4 against Los Angeles

    Los Angeles Clippers (51-31, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (50-32, fifth in the Western Conference)Dallas; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Mavericks -6; over/under is 209.5WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Mavericks lead series 2-1BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Mavericks host the Los Angeles Clippers in the Western Conference first round with a 2-1 lead in the series. The Mavericks won the last matchup 101-90 on April 27 led by 22 points from Luka Doncic, while James

  • The Canadian Press

    Indiana hosts Milwaukee with 2-1 series lead

    Milwaukee Bucks (49-33, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (47-35, sixth in the Eastern Conference)Indianapolis; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Pacers -7.5; over/under is 220.5EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Pacers lead series 2-1BOTTOM LINE: The Indiana Pacers host the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference first round with a 2-1 lead in the series. The Pacers defeated the Bucks 121-118 in overtime in the last meeting. Myles Turner led the Pacers with 29 points, a