LeBron James delivers and bring the Cavs back as they become the first team to rally from a 3-1 Finals deficit, beating the Warriors to end a 52-year major sports championship drought in Cleveland. From June 19, 2016.

Game 3 of the 2015 Western Conference first-round playoffs.

Chris Paul banks in a shot over Tim Duncan with a second left to lift the Los Angeles Clippers to a 111-109 victory over the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs in Game 7. From May 2, 2015.

Game 3 of the 2015 Eastern Conference semifinals.

Game 4 of the 2015 Eastern Conference semifinals. From May 10, 2015.

Charles Barkley's triple double (43 pts, 15 reb, 10 assists) helped the Suns secure a one game lead over the SuperSonics. Dan Majerle poured in 34 points (including eight 3's) as well. Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.

Scottie Pippen outdeuels Patrick Ewing in the classic Bulls-Knicks rivalry.

Added pop up facts throughout the game in which the Nuggets stunned the Sonics to win the deciding game in the 1st Round Series. It was the first time an 8 seed defeated a 1 seed in a Playoff series.

Jalen Green made two free throws with 3.5 seconds left and the Rockets beat the Warriors, 91-90, to advance to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas. From Dec. 11, 2024.

Game 1.

Game 2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points, Alex Caruso added 20 off the bench and the Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers 123-107 to tie these finals at one game apiece.

Basketball action from the NBA Summer League.

Basketball action from the NBA Summer League.

Candace Parker, Diana Taurasi, A'ja Wilson and more look at how the WNBA and its players have evolved through the first 25 years of the league.

From Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Game 6 of the 2015 Western Conference semifinals.

James Harden scores 31 points, Dwight Howard has 16 points and 15 rebounds and the Rockets head back to the conference finals for the first time since 1997.

The Warriors held off LeBron James and the Cavs for 108-100 OT win in Game 1. Stephen Curry had 26 points and eight assists. From June 4, 2015.

Game 2 of the 2015 NBA Finals. From June 7, 2015.

Patrick Ewing carries the Knicks to victory with 24 points and 22 rebounds. Game 7, 1994 Eastern Conference Finals. From June 5, 1994.

Game 7 of the 1994 NBA Finals. Hakeem Olajuwon and Sam Cassell finish off the Knicks to win their first NBA title. From June 22, 1994.

In a rematch of the 1995 NBA Finals, Hakeem Olajuwon battles Shaquille O'Neal on Christmas Day.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and was an assist away from a triple-double, Damian Lillard added 25 and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Atlanta Hawks, 110-102, to earn a spot in the NBA Cup championship game. From Dec. 14, 2024.

From Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Bennedict Mathurin scored 27 points off the bench, Tyrese Haliburton finished with 22 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds, and the Pacers retook the lead in the NBA Finals by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-107 in Game 3.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered, scoring 15 of his 35 points in the final 4:38, capping Oklahoma City's rally from a 10-point, second-half deficit and sealing a 111-104 win over the Indiana Pacers 111-104 to tie the NBA Finals at two games apiece.

From Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

Highlighting Sue Bird's best plays.

A deep dive into the iconic players, stories, trades, and legacy of the iconic 1996 NBA draft, which transformed the way basketball was played and the culture of the league; interviews with former NBA players, coaches and executives.

A deep dive into the iconic players, stories, trades, and legacy of the iconic 1996 NBA draft, which transformed the way basketball was played and the culture of the league; interviews with former NBA players, coaches and executives.

Stephen Curry and Finals MVP Andre Iguodala score 25 points apiece, while Draymond Green records a triple-double, and the Warriors - using a barrage of 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to put Cleveland away - win their first title since 1975.

Game 3 of the 2014 Western Conference first-round playoffs.

Game 5 of the 2014 Western Conference first-round playoffs.

Game 6 of the Western Conference first-round playoffs.

Tony Parker scores 32 points. The San Antonio Spurs close out a tense first-round series in seven games. Game 7 of the 2014 Western Conference first-round playoffs.

Game 3 of the 2014 Western Conference first-round playoffs.

Michael Jordan returns to the NBA as the Chicago Bulls lose to the Indiana Pacers in overtime. Jordan scores 19 points and the final score is 103-96 Pacers. From March 19, 1995.

Michael Jordan scores 55 points. From March 28, 1995.

From Apr. 7, 1995.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 26 points to go along with 19 rebounds and 10 assists, Damian Lillard added 23 points and the Bucks connected on 17 3-pointers on the way to beating the Thunder 97-81 in the NBA Cup title game. From Dec. 17, 2024.

Game 5. Jalen Williams scored a career playoff-high 40 points, MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 and the Thunder moved one win from a title by beating the Pacers, 120-109.

Obi Toppin scored 20 points, Andrew Nembhard added 17 and the Pacers forced a winner-take-all Game 7 by rolling past the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-91.

The week's top news, storylines, and action in the WNBA.

From Feb. 27, 2000.

The story behind the historic Olympic gold medal run of the 1992 USA Men's Basketball team.

Steve Smith sits-down with Allen Iverson to talk about his induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Former coaches and players discuss their experiences with the basketball legend.

Blake Griffin scores 24 points, Chris Paul has 22 points and 14 assists, and the Los Angeles Clippers outlast the Golden State Warriors 126-121 in Game 7 to win their thrilling first-round playoff series.

Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoffs.

Game 5 of the 2014 Western Conference Semifinals.

Game 2 of the 2014 Eastern Conference Finals.

Game 1 of the 2014 NBA Finals. From June 5, 2014.

Game 5 of the 1995 Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Game 4 of the 1995 Eastern Conference Finals. Magic and Pacers trade back-and-forth game winning shots in a dramatic ending.

Game 6 of the 1995 Western Conference Finals.

Austin Reaves scored the winning layup with one second left after Stephen Curry tied it on a 31-foot 3-pointer with seven seconds remaining, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Golden State Warriors.

The week's top news, storylines, and action in the WNBA.

Game 7.

Celebrate the historic Oklahoma City Thunder first NBA Championship in franchise history with a parade through the city streets.

Game 7.

The week's top news, storylines, and action in the WNBA.

Steve Smith sits-down with Allen Iverson to talk about his induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Former coaches and players discuss their experiences with the basketball legend.

This retrospective takes an in-depth look at one of the most eventful and rewarding seasons in 76ers history. The talented team made it all the way to the NBA Finals, led by 2001 MVP Allen Iverson and 2001 NBA Coach of the Year Larry Brown.

At 32 years of age, Earvin "Magic" Johnson makes the stunning announcement that he is HIV-positive and will be retiring from the NBA immediately. Two decades later, Magic has defied the odds and continues to thrive.

Kawhi Leonard scores 22 points, Manu Ginobili adds 19 points to lead the Spurs in a game 5 rout over the Heat, securing the 2014 NBA Championship. From June 15, 2014.

Game 6 of the Western Conference first-round playoffs.

Joakim Noah scores 24 points. Game 7 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoffs.

Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.

Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Game 6 of the Western Conference first-round playoffs.

From Jan. 30, 1996. Magic Johnson's first game back from retirement after he announced he had contracted the HIV virus.

Game 4 of the 1996 Eastern Conference finals. Michael Jordan carries the Bulls to a tough victory over the Magic and sweep the series 4-0.

The week's top news, storylines, and action in the WNBA.

East 132, West 120, Glen Rice named MVP, from Cleveland.

Jalen Johnson had a career-high 30 points and the Atlanta Hawks rallied from a late 21-point deficit by scoring 50 points in the fourth quarter in a 141-133 win over the Chicago Bulls.

The week's top news, storylines, and action in the WNBA.

Game 2.

A look at the best NBA playoff action.

Game 4.

The rivalry between Magic Johnson and Larry Bird; introduction of the 3-point line.

"Showtime" comes to Los Angeles; Moses Malone wins the elusive NBA title.

The 1984 NBA Draft, the Celtics and Lakers battle for supremacy, and All-Star Weekend introduces the Slam Dunk Contest.

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson battle for league and MVP titles; Spud Webb secures a spot in All-Star history; Dr. J says goodbye.

Lakers win back-to-back titles; Pistons on the verge of dominance; Michael Jordan hits a "shot" to remember.

Phil Jackson heads to Chicago; the Magic and Timberwolves join the league; Pistons win back-to-back titles; "Inside Stuff" is born; Run TMC takes off; Bulls make their first title run.

Magic Johnson steals the All-Star show; Clyde Drexler leads Portland back to the Finals but Jordan shrugs them off; Shaq joins the league; Charlotte is a buzz; Sir Charles goes off.

Michael Jordan tries a new game; Chris Webber is the top rookie; Hakeem Olajuwon makes Houston's dreams come true.

The NBA goes north of the border; Brent Barry wins the 1996 Dunk Contest; Gary Payton and Shawn Kemp team up in Seattle; the Bulls win 72 games.

Tim Duncan becomes a Spur; Jazz and Bulls face off in the NBA Finals; Vince Carter takes flight.

Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals.

Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals.

East 132, West 120, Glen Rice named MVP, from Cleveland.

The Heat defeat the Spurs in overtime led by LeBron James with 32 points. From June 18, 2013.

Game 7 of the 1997 Eastern Conference Semifinals.

MJ's pull-up from the left wing stuns Utah and sets the tone for a classic Finals.

Steve Smith provides commentary at the 1998 NBA All-Star Game, with Jared Greenberg.

The week's top news, storylines, and action in the WNBA.

Two members of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team - Charles Barkley and Julius "Dr. J." Erving - are featured in this basketball documentary.

From the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

A look at the best NBA playoff action.

A look at the best NBA playoff action.

Game 5. Indiana forced two turnovers in the final 29 seconds of OT, and Tyrese Haliburton blew past Giannis Antetokounmpo for the go-ahead layup with 1.3 seconds left to close an 8-0 run that sent the Pacers past the Bucks for a series victory.

From the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

Highlighting Sue Bird's best plays.

From Chase Center in San Francisco.

Basketball action from the NBA Summer League.

LeBron James pours in 37 in Heat's title-clinching victory. From June 20, 2013.

From Chase Center in San Francisco.

LeBron James pours in 37 in Heat's title-clinching victory. From June 20, 2013.

Game 7 of the 1998 Eastern Conference Finals.

From the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

Rookie Vince Carter takes over in the fourth quarter and hits the game-winner for an 88-87 victory over the Pacers. From April 1, 1999.

From Chase Center in San Francisco.

From the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

Game 2 of the 1999 Western Conference finals.

The best match-up of the week from around the Association.

Watch the Detroit Pistons take on the Knicks in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series, live from New York.

Cade Cunningham had 33 points and 12 rebounds, and the Pistons snapped their NBA-record, 15-game postseason losing streak by beating the New York Knicks 100-94 in Game 2 of their playoff series.

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 11 of his 31 points in the first quarter and Jalen Brunson had 12 of his 30 in the fourth to help the New York Knicks hold on for a 118-116 win over the Detroit Pistons and take a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.

Game 4. Karl-Anthony Towns made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 46.6 seconds left and finished with 27 points, Jalen Brunson had 32 points and 11 assists and the Knicks beat the Pistons 94-93 to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.

Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoffs.

Game 1 of the Western Conference first-round playoffs.

Game 6 of the Western Conference first-round playoffs.

Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Kevin Durant with a late three pointer in game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals. From June 2, 2012.

Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals.

After 16 years, Chris Paul will play for an NBA title. Paul leads the Phoenix Suns to their first NBA Finals in 28 years, beating the Los Angeles Clippers, 130-103, to close out the Western Conference finals in six games. From June 30, 2021.

Game 5 of the 1998 NBA Finals. Karl Malone scores 39 points & grabs 9 rebounds to lead the Jazz over the Bulls. From June 12, 1998.

Shaquille O'Neal has his first career triple-double of 24 points, 28 rebounds and 15 blocked shots in an 87-85 Magic victory. From Nov. 20, 1993.

From Dec. 28, 2024.

Jalen Brunson finished with 40 points to lead the New York Knicks to a 116-113 win over the Detroit Pistons in Game 6 and into the second round of the NBA playoffs.

Game 1. Russell Westbrook knocked the inbounds pass away from - and off of - James Harden with 9.6 seconds left in overtime to help seal Denver's 112-110 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Kawhi Leonard scored 39 points on 15-of-19 shooting and the Los Angeles Clippers evened their first-round playoff series against the Nuggets with a 105-102 win in Denver.

Game 4. Aaron Gordon swarmed the glass and slammed down Jokic's miss to lift the Denver Nuggets over the Los Angeles Clippers 101-99 and tie their playoff series 2-2.

A deep dive into the iconic players, stories, trades, and legacy of the iconic 1996 NBA draft, which transformed the way basketball was played and the culture of the league; interviews with former NBA players, coaches and executives.

From Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.

A deep dive into the iconic players, stories, trades, and legacy of the iconic 1996 NBA draft, which transformed the way basketball was played and the culture of the league; interviews with former NBA players, coaches and executives.

From Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas.

Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Kevin Durant's 27 points are not enough as the Spurs win game 1 of the Western Conference finals.

Behind Kevin Durant's 34 points and 14 rebounds, the Thunder win the series 4-2 against the Spurs. Game 6 of the Western Conference finals.

LeBron James' triple-double performance (26 points, 11 rebounds, 13 assists) leads the Miami Heat to the 2012 NBA Championship. From June 21, 2012.

Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

West 137, East 126, Tim Duncan and Shaquille O'Neal named co-MVPs, from Oakland, Calif.

Shaquille O'Neal scores 61 points on his birthday against the Clippers. From March 6, 2000.

From April 10, 2000.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and the Thunder rallied in the fourth quarter to win their 14th straight game, 117-107, over the Knicks.

From Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.

From Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas.

Shaquille O'Neal and the crew discuss the most outrageous and foolish plays from the current NBA season.

NBA players participate in a skills challenge, a three-point contest and a slam dunk contest. From Chase Center in San Francisco.

Stephen Curry, Damian Lillard, Jaylen Brown, Jason Kidd, and Gary Payton celebrate the Bay Area's profound influence on basketball, exploring how the region's innovation and resilience shaped legends and its lasting impact on the game's culture.

Team Chuck, Team Shaq, Team Kenny and Team Candace compete in a 3-game mini-tournament. From Chase Center in San Francisco.

Stephen Curry, Damian Lillard, Jaylen Brown, Jason Kidd, and Gary Payton celebrate the Bay Area's profound influence on basketball, exploring how the region's innovation and resilience shaped legends and its lasting impact on the game's culture.

Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Kevin Durant rallies the Thunder with 17 points in the fourth quarter to help beat the Heat in game 1.

LeBron James' triple-double performance (26 points, 11 rebounds, 13 assists) leads the Miami Heat to the 2012 NBA Championship. From June 21, 2012.

Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Game 5 of the 2000 Eastern Conference first-round playoffs.

Game 7 of the 2000 Western Conference Finals. The Lakers mount the largest 4th quarter comeback in Game 7 history.

Game 4 of the 2000 NBA Finals. Shaquille O'Neal scores 36 points and grabs 21 rebounds, and Kobe Bryant scores on three consecutive possessions in OT to beat the Pacers.

From Jan. 7, 2025.

Game 4. Jimmy Butler converted three free throws with 58.7 seconds left, grabbed the game-clinching rebound with four seconds to go and then made two more free throws as Golden State beat Houston to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round series.

Fred VanVleet scored 26 points, Amen Thompson added 25 and the Rockets extended their first-round playoff series with a 131-116 rout in Game 5.

Game 6.

Game 7. Stephen Curry scored 14 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter, Buddy Hield made nine 3-pointers and scored 33 points, and the Warriors advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a 103-89 win over the Houston Rockets.

The week's top news, storylines, and action in the WNBA.

From April 10, 2000.