Author: www.espn.com - NBA

Behind Pascal Siakam’s 39-point performance, the Pacers will head home with a 2-0 series lead after hanging on for a 114-109 win over the Knicks in Game 2.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received his MVP trophy and proceeded to torch the Timberwolves for 38 points as the Thunder routed Minnesota to take a 2-0 series lead.

Former Nuggets coach Michael Malone, who drew the ire of Denver fans when he said Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander “showed why he’s the MVP” earlier this week, said he would have picked Nikola Jokic if he had a vote this season.

Caitlin Clark, one of the WNBA’s biggest stars, is relishing being a fan during the NBA playoffs.

Tyrese Haliburton sent Game 1 to overtime with a dramatic buzzer-beater, and the Pacers pulled off their latest playoff comeback in a 138-135 win over the Knicks.

Spurs guard Stephon Castle was the only unanimous choice for the NBA’s All-Rookie first-team, which also included Zaccharie Risacher, Jaylen Wells, Zach Edey and Alex Sarr.

Cavaliers GM Koby Altman realizes expectations for the Cavaliers going into next season will be much different following a season that saw Cleveland win 64 games and earn the East’s top seed.