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Jokic makes history with 5th consecutive top-2 finish in MVP voting

Jokic makes history with 5th consecutive top-2 finish in MVP voting

There was Bill Russell. There was Larry Bird. And now, there’s Nikola Jokic.
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CP NewsAlert: Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named NBA MVP

CP NewsAlert: Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named NBA MVP

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the NBA's most valuable player. The 26-year-old from Hamilton is the second Canadian to receive the award, following Steve Nash's wins in 2005 and 2006. More coming.
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Edwards, Timberwolves seek answers to Thunder's 'AAU' defense to avoid 2-0 deficit

Edwards, Timberwolves seek answers to Thunder's 'AAU' defense to avoid 2-0 deficit

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves must solve Oklahoma City’s ‘AAU’ defense to avoid a 2-0 deficit in the Western Conference finals.
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Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder host Minnesota with 1-0 series lead

Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -7.
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Rested Timberwolves look listless in 114-88 loss to Thunder in Game 1 of Western Conference finals

Rested Timberwolves look listless in 114-88 loss to Thunder in Game 1 of Western Conference finals

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Minnesota hadn't played in nearly a week and Oklahoma City had just played in a Game 7 two days earlier.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder beat the rested Timberwolves 114-88 in Game 1 of West finals

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder beat the rested Timberwolves 114-88 in Game 1 of West finals

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 of his 31 points in the second half, and the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-88 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.
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Thunder rolls past rested Timberwolves 114-88 in Game 1 of West finals

Thunder rolls past rested Timberwolves 114-88 in Game 1 of West finals

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Hamilton, Ont.
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Rhyne Howard's late free throw helps the Dream outlast Caitlin Clark and the Fever

Rhyne Howard's late free throw helps the Dream outlast Caitlin Clark and the Fever

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Rhyne Howard made a go-ahead free throw with 9.1 seconds left, and the Atlanta Dream withstood a thrilling fourth-quarter rally led by Caitlin Clark to beat the Indiana Fever 91-90 on Tuesday night.
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Castle a unanimous All-Rookie first team pick, joined on team by Risacher, Wells, Edey and Sarr

Castle a unanimous All-Rookie first team pick, joined on team by Risacher, Wells, Edey and Sarr

NEW YORK (AP) — Stephon Castle gets one more accolade from his rookie season: The San Antonio guard was the only unanimous first-team selection on the All-Rookie team.
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Knicks and Pacers set for Round 9 in their playoff rivalry, with the winner going to the NBA Finals

Knicks and Pacers set for Round 9 in their playoff rivalry, with the winner going to the NBA Finals

GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Jalen Brunson held a steel chair. Tyrese Haliburton had brass knuckles.
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