NBA Basketball

Bucks' Lillard returning for Game 2 vs. Pacers

Bucks All-Star Damian Lillard said he will return to action in Game 2 against the Pacers.

Silver: Playoff ratings 'fantastic' for first weekend

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday that television ratings from the opening weekend of the playoffs were the best the league has seen in about a quarter century.

Irked Horford: Magic using 'extra' physicality

Celtics veteran Al Horford reiterated his belief that the Magic stepped over the line with their physicality on Jayson Tatum in Boston's Game 1 win Sunday.

Pistons maintain 'poise,' snap record playoffs skid

The Detroit Pistons snapped their NBA-record 15-game postseason losing streak by beating the New York Knicks 100-94.

Finally healthy, Kawhi's throwback effort ties series

Kawhi Leonard, who scored 39 points Monday night to help the Clippers even their series with the Nuggets, said afterward, "I'm just happy that I'm able to move" after watching the past two playoffs from the sidelines.

Thibs: Brunson not getting calls like Cunningham

The Knicks-Pistons first-round playoff series is even -- and Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said afterward the free throws need to be as well.

Harrison: Didn't know fans' level of love for Luka

Nico Harrison said he underestimated the level to which Mavericks fans cared for Luka Doncic and reiterated the blowback to the trade would've eased if the team had been healthy.

Hawks promote Saleh to GM after firing Fields

The Atlanta Hawks fired general manager Landry Fields on Monday and promoted Onsi Saleh to fill the position.

Predictions for each playoff series

There are two clear favorites to reach the Finals, but expect plenty of action beforehand. Here's how each series could play out.