DARK SECRETS: 31 - The Real Truth

Cavaliers’ Defense Clamps Down Against Knicks to Even Series

Cleveland desperately needed to win Game 2 before heading to New York this weekend, and its league-best defense stepped up from tip-off.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 19, 2023

Lightning strike quickly but take their lumps in Game 1 win vs. Maple Leafs

TORONTO — With their 82-game dress rehearsal done, the Lightning wasted no time putting on a show Tuesday night.

Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2023

Josh Harrison drives in four to power Phillies to 7-4 win over White Sox in opener of doubleheader

CHICAGO — Initially, it looked like the Phillies were on their way to an easy Game 1 win on Tuesday afternoon in the first game of a doubleheader against the White Sox. They scored three runs off White Sox starter Lance Lynn in the first inning, and two more in…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 18, 2023

Michael Cunningham: The Hawks need Trae Young to save them

BOSTON — The Hawks will be ready for the Celtics this time. Boston ambushed them in Game 1, but now they know what’s coming. The Hawks had time to regroup since that beat down on Tuesday. They’ll give a competitive effort in Game 2. Winning will come down to making…

Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2023

Here’s What Suns Fan Called Russell Westbrook That Infuriated Him

The two got into an altercation at halftime of Game 1.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 17, 2023

Warriors Troll Kings, Stadium Security With Music Choice During Pregame Shootaround

Golden State tipped its cap to its playoff opener’s biggest off-the-court controversy.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 17, 2023

Dylan Hernández: Rui Hachimura takes advice to heart, plays big in Lakers' Game 1 win over Grizzlies

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — On the short walk from the interview room at FedExForum to the visiting locker room, Rui Hachimura reviewed his mental catalog of career highlights.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 17, 2023

Atlanta Hawks at Boston Celtics: How to watch, broadcast, lineups (Game 2)

The Celtics will look to take a 2-0 series lead against the Hawks as the series shifts to Atlanta for two games after Tuesday, while their opponent will hope to build off of the spark they saw in the second half of Game 1.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 17, 2023

Klay Thompson praises Andrew Wiggins’ performance in Game 1 vs. Kings

Klay Thompson had high praise for Andrew Wiggins' performance in his long-awaited return to the court on Saturday against the Kings in Game 1.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 17, 2023

Jamal Murray, Nuggets throttle T-Wolves in resounding Game 1 win

Christian Braun’s smile was icier than a Minnesota lake in December.

The Denver Post · Apr 17, 2023