From Oct. 28, 2009.

Game 6 of the 2015 Western Conference semifinals.

Dwight Howard, Gerald Green, Jamario Moon and Rudy Gay compete in the 2008 contest. First time winner was chosen by fan text messages. From New Orleans.

A look at the best of the NBA playoffs.

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.

Game 5; Behind 30 points from Carmelo Anthony and 28 from Chauncey Billups, the Denver Nuggets beat the Dallas Mavericks 124-110 to wrap up their semifinal series in five feisty games.

From Jan. 24, 2014.

Jaden McDaniels scored 27 points, Anthony Edwards blocked Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's go-ahead shot attempt and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 25-point deficit in the second half to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 131-128 in overtime.

Classic NBA games from the 1970s to 2000s.

From Aug. 9, 2002.

From March 21, 2018.

From Dec. 10, 2008.

Dwight Howard, Gerald Green, Jamario Moon and Rudy Gay compete in the 2008 contest. First time winner was chosen by fan text messages. From New Orleans.

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

From Jan. 24, 2014.

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

Highlighting the top plays in the NBA.

From Aug. 9, 2002.

From Aug. 9, 2002.

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

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

Highlighting the top plays in the NBA.

From March 21, 2018.

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

Game 6 of the 2015 Western Conference semifinals.

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

Game 6 of the 2015 Western Conference semifinals.

Dwight Howard, Gerald Green, Jamario Moon and Rudy Gay compete in the 2008 contest. First time winner was chosen by fan text messages. From New Orleans.

From Aug. 9, 2002.

From March 21, 2018.

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

From Dec. 10, 2008.

Highlighting Sue Bird's best plays.

Dwight Howard, Gerald Green, Jamario Moon and Rudy Gay compete in the 2008 contest. First time winner was chosen by fan text messages. From New Orleans.

Dwight Howard, Gerald Green, Jamario Moon and Rudy Gay compete in the 2008 contest. First time winner was chosen by fan text messages. From New Orleans.

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

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

West 153, East 132, Kobe Bryant MVP. This is Bryant's second MVP title (Philadelphia 2002). From Feb. 18, 2007, in Las Vegas.

West 153, East 132, Kobe Bryant MVP. This is Bryant's second MVP title (Philadelphia 2002). From Feb. 18, 2007, in Las Vegas.

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

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

From Jan. 24, 2014.

From Jan. 24, 2014.

Highlighting the top plays in the NBA.

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

Highlighting the top plays in the NBA.

Game 6 of the 2015 Western Conference semifinals.

Game 6 of the 2015 Western Conference semifinals.

Defending champion Dwight Howard competes against Nate Robinson, J.R. Smith and Rudy Fernandez. From Feb. 15, 2009.

Defending champion Dwight Howard competes against Nate Robinson, J.R. Smith and Rudy Fernandez. From Feb. 15, 2009.

From Jan. 24, 2014.

From Jan. 24, 2014.

Highlighting the top plays in the NBA.

Eastern Conference Finals, game 6. From May 30, 2009.

From Aug. 9, 2002.

From March 21, 2018.

From Dec. 10, 2008.

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

From Aug. 9, 2002.

Classic NBA games from the 1970s to 2000s.

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

Eastern Conference Finals, game 6. From May 30, 2009.

From Dec. 10, 2008.

The Class of 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame inductees walk the red carpet.

Former basketball players Dwight Howard, Carmelo Anthony, the 2008 U.S. Olympic men's basketball team, Sue Bird, Maya Moore, and Sylvia Fowles, along with coach Billy Donovan, are among those inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

From Jan. 24, 2014.

Highlighting the top plays in the NBA.

From Jan. 24, 2014.

Classic NBA games from the 1970s to 2000s.

Classic NBA games from the 1970s to 2000s.

From March 21, 2018.

From March 21, 2018.

From Dec. 10, 2008.

Highlighting the top plays in the NBA.

From Dec. 10, 2008.

Vince Carter, an eight-time NBA All-Star, sits down for an exclusive one-on-one interview and discusses his 2000 Slam Dunk performance, his playing days with the Toronto Raptors, and more.

Eastern Conference Finals, game 6. From May 30, 2009.

West 153, East 132, Kobe Bryant MVP. This is Bryant's second MVP title (Philadelphia 2002). From Feb. 18, 2007, in Las Vegas.

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

The Class of 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame inductees walk the red carpet.

Former basketball players Dwight Howard, Carmelo Anthony, the 2008 U.S. Olympic men's basketball team, Sue Bird, Maya Moore, and Sylvia Fowles, along with coach Billy Donovan, are among those inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

From CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore.

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 Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

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 T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

From CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore.

From Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

From T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

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 5 of the 2007 Eastern Conference Finals. LeBron James scores 48 points in a double-OT victory over the Pistons.

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.

Manu Ginobili had 33 points and a career-high 11 rebounds for the Spurs held on to beat the Suns 114-106 and avoided a Game 7. Tony Parker had 30 points for San Antonio, while Tim Duncan had 24 points, 13 rebounds and a career-high nine blocks.

Game 1 of the 2008 Western Conference first-round playoffs.

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

A look at the best NBA playoff action.

Game 4.

A look at the best NBA playoff action.

A look at the best NBA playoff action.

Highlighting the top plays in the NBA.

Festivities honoring the legends being enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Highlighting the top plays in the NBA.

Game 5, First Round. From Apr. 25, 2018.

Unwilling to sit despite battling leg cramps in the second half, LeBron James scores 45 points and gets some much-needed help from his teammates in Game 7 to stay unbeaten in the opening round of the NBA playoffs.

Game 1, First Round. From Apr. 15, 2018.

Game 3, Second Round. From May 5, 2018.

Game 4, Western Conference Finals. From May 22, 2018.

Chris Paul had 24 points, 15 assists and 11 rebounds, and the Hornets held on for a 99-94 victory over the Dallas Mavericks to win their first-round series in five games.

Eastern Conference Finals, Game 5. Kevin Garnett leads all scorers with 33 points and Ray Allen finds his shooting touch just in time to put the Boston Celtics within one win of the NBA finals as they beat the Pistons, 106-102. From May 28, 2008.

Game 5 of the 2007 Eastern Conference Finals. LeBron James scores 48 points in a double-OT victory over the Pistons.

Nikola Jokic had 31 points, 21 rebounds and a career-high 22 assists and the Denver Nuggets outlasted the Phoenix Suns 149-141 in overtime after losing a 21-point lead. Mar 7, 2025.

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.

From Dec. 10, 2008.

From Aug. 9, 2002.

Classic NBA games from the 1970s to 2000s.

From PHX Arena in Phoenix.

Kevin Durant scores 34 points, Stephen Curry sparks another third-quarter turnaround, and the Warriors earn a fourth straight trip to the NBA Finals.

The four-time league MVP LeBron James scores 35 points with 15 rebounds and nine assists in the decisive seventh game.

Stephen Curry scores 29 points and the Warriors capitalize on JR Smith's mistake that sent the game into overtime, overcoming a 51-point performance by LeBron James to beat Cleveland 124-114 in Game 1. From May 31, 2018.

Game 7 of the 2008 Eastern Conference semifinals. LeBron James scores 45 points but it wasn't enough as the Cavaliers lose to the Celtics, who advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Kobe Bryant breaks the Madison Square Garden scoring record with 61 points. From Feb. 2, 2009.

Derrick Rose scores 28 points and blocks Rajon Rondo's potential game-winner and the Bulls beat the defending champions 128-127 in triple overtime to tie the first-round series 3-3.

Kawhi Leonard's hook shot at the buzzer lifted the Los Angeles Clippers over the Sacramento Kings 111-110 in overtime to tighten their grip on eighth place in the West.

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.

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.

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 1, Eastern Conference first-round playoffs. From April 15, 2017.

Game 3, Eastern Conference first-round playoffs. From April 20, 2017.

Isaiah Thomas scores 33 points, and the Celtics beat the Bulls 104-95 to tie their first-round playoff series at 2-all. From April 23, 2017.

Game 4, Western Conference first-round playoffs. From April 22, 2017.

Game 2, Eastern Conference semifinals. From May 2, 2017.

Game 6, Eastern Conference semifinals. From May 12, 2017.

Game 5 of the 1976 NBA Finals. Suns' Gar Heard forces the game into triple overtime but Boston ends up the victor.

Game 6 of the 1976 ABA Finals.

Magic Johnson's first game, from Oct. 12, 1979.

Tyrese Haliburton made the free throw for a stunning four-point play with 3.4 seconds left, and the Pacers held on for a 115-114 victory over the Bucks when Giannis Antetokounmpo missed a 3 at the buzzer. From March 11, 2025.

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.

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.

Highlighting the top plays in the NBA.

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

From Wintrust Arena in Chicago.

From Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Game 7, Eastern Conference semifinals. From May 15, 2017.

Game 1, Western Conference finals. From May 14, 2017.

Game 4, Eastern Conference finals. From May 23, 2017.

Game 7 of the 1979 Western Conference Finals.

Game 6 of the 1977 NBA Finals. Bill Walton and "Blazermania" were too much for the Sixers as Portland wins its first NBA Championship.

Game 3 of the 1975 NBA Finals. Rick Barry scores 38 points to lead Golden State to a tough victory.

Cade Cunningham banked in a 3-pointer with less than a second remaining, giving the Detroit Pistons a 116-113 win over Miami and sending the Heat to their ninth consecutive loss. From March 19, 2025.

From Wintrust Arena in Chicago.

From Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Game 6.

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

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

Game 1. Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points, Naz Reid added 23 with six 3-pointers, and the Timberwolves overcame Luka Doncic's 37-point effort for a 117-95 victory.

Luka Doncic had 31 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists and the Lakers fought back to even their series with Minnesota with a 94-85 victory.

Jaden McDaniels scored a career playoff-high 30 points and spearheaded Minnesota's stifling defense on an ailing Luka Doncic as the Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Lakers 116-104, to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.

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

A look at the best of the NBA playoffs.

NBA Finals, game 3, From June 7, 2017.

Game 6 of the 2016 Western Conference first-round playoffs. From April 29, 2016.

Game 2 of the 2016 Western Conference semifinals.

Game 4 of the 2016 Western Conference finals.

Game 7 of the 2016 Eastern Conference semifinals. From May 15, 2016.

Finals, Game 6.

Game 7 of the 1981 Eastern Conference Finals. Larry Bird hits a last-minute bank shot to win the game for the Celtics.

Game 7 of the 1982 Eastern Conference Finals. Julius Erving leads Philadelphia to victory over Boston in a decisive game 7.

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

Devin Booker made a mid-range jumper with 2.4 seconds remaining to lift the Phoenix Suns over the Milwaukee Bucks, 108-106, for their fourth straight win. From March 24, 2025.

Jaden McDaniels scored a career playoff-high 30 points and spearheaded Minnesota's stifling defense on an ailing Luka Doncic as the Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Lakers 116-104, to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.

Jaden McDaniels converted a three-point play with 39.5 seconds left and stole the ensuing inbounds pass from LeBron James as the Timberwolves rallied past the Los Angeles Lakers, 116-113, to take a 3-1 in the first-round series.

Rudy Gobert had playoff career highs with 27 points and 24 rebounds, Julius Randle added 23 points and Minnesota advanced in the NBA playoffs with a clinching 103-96 victory in their first-round series.

Chet Holmgren scored all but one of his 24 points in the second half and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a 29-point deficit after Ja Morant left the game with a hip injury to beat the Memphis Grizzlies, 114-108, and take a 3-0 series lead.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder advanced to the Western Conference semifinals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies, 117-115, to complete a four-game sweep.

Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal and other former NBA players discuss the best players they played against.