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Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (53-29, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT LINE: Knicks -6.5; over/under is 214.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Knicks lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks host the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals with a 1-0 lead in the series. The Knicks won the last matchup 115-104 in overtime on Wednesday, led by 38 points from Jalen Brunson. Donovan Mitchell led the ...

The Knicks flipped the script on the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, as Jalen Brunson sparked a historic rally by relentless targeting James Harden.

While Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has handled her popularity really well, it hasn't been easy for her.

The Knicks, down by 22 in the fourth quarter, appeared headed toward another series-defining loss in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals for a second straight season. That was until Jalen Brunson took over.

Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson defended holding on to his timeouts down the stretch of the fourth quarter Tuesday, even as his team was blowing a 22-point lead to the New York Knicks in the final minutes of the Eastern Conference Finals opener.

The Dallas Wings desperately needed a win after an inconsistent start to their 2026 WNBA season. And on Sunday night against the Washington Mystics, they finally got it.

The Dallas Mavericks continue to shake up the front office under Masai Ujiri

The WNBA schedule slows down on Tuesday, with just one game on the slate as the Phoenix Mercury host the Toronto Tempo. Tuesday’s contest marks the first-ever meeting between the two teams this season.

What Brunson did to Harden down the stretch should qualify as a crime

In the midst of the Knicks' improbable Game 1 win, Landry Shamet's defense helped inspire his teammates to their comeback over the Cavaliers.

"There is no secret, we were attacking Harden."

The 2026 WNBA season is in full swing, so let's see how all 15 teams measure up against each other right out of the gate.

New York pulled off a historic comeback win over the Cavaliers in Game 1 in the latest version of a miracle run

This was an epic Knicks comeback. It was also an epic Cavaliers collapse.

James Harden could not stop Jalen Brunson down the stretch and did not have enough offensively to make up for it. The Cleveland Cavaliers blew a 22-point lead to lose Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals to the New York Knicks in overtime on Tuesday night, and Harden's struggles at each end of the court played a big part in the collapse. Brunson scored on several possessions in a row off the dribble with Harden guarding him.

Azzi Fudd has improved in each game and looks to be ready for the game against the Chicago Sky.

The Knicks’ best performer during their dominant postseason is officially active for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.

The Cavs threw away anything they did right in this game.

UNCASVILLE — Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas built a legacy in Connecticut, and later this season, her name will join many Sun greats. May 12, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) against the Minnesota Lynx at Mortgage Matchup Center.

New York closed the game on a 44-11 run.

Jalen Brunson flipped the game on its head as the Knicks turned around a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit for a 115-104 overtime win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

The Knicks rallied from a 22-point deficit midway through the fourth quarter to stun the Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime to take Game 1.

Former NBA All-Star Jeff Teague has made a bold claim about what he could do if he played in a WNBA game.

OG Anunoby was in New York's starting lineup Tuesday after missing two games with a strained right hamstring, putting the Knicks back at full strength to begin the Eastern Conference finals. Anunoby was hurt late in Game 2 of the Knicks' second-round sweep of Philadelphia and sat out the next two games. Anunoby injured his other hamstring two years ago, also during Game 2 of the second round, missed the next four games and was able to play only five minutes in Game 7.

According to Eurohoops, the Greek coach is in meaningful talks with the Turkish club, while Vassilis Spanoulis remains in contention L'articolo Anadolu Efes, Ioannis Sfairopoulos emerges as leading candidate for bench proviene da Sportando.

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The future of LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne within the EuroLeague remains uncertain L'articolo Uncertainty at ASVEL: Internal Rifts and NBA Ambitions Threaten EuroLeague Status proviene da Sportando.

The French club is the most delicate case to emerge from the Competitive Balance Standards review L'articolo ASVEL face EuroLeague sanction with next season participation still in doubt proviene da Sportando.

Beşiktaş GAİN Genel Menajeri Nedim Yücel, Anadolu Ajansı'na konuştu. The post Nedim Yücel: “Hedefimiz EuroLeague Ama NBA Europe’u da Takip Ediyoruz” appeared first on Eurohoops .

Currently operating under a temporary administrative phase and state financial support, the EuroLeague future of AS Monaco remains contingent on securing a wildcard or long-term license through a potential change in ownership The post Monaco’s EuroLeague future hangs in balance, Gladyr retains interim tag appeared first on Eurohoops .