Bob Davies’ two foul shots and Jack Coleman’s layup give the Rochester Royals a 79-75 triumph over the New York Knicks in the seventh game of the NBA championship series. 1951 — The Toronto Maple ...

From Isiah Thomas to Bill Laimbeer to Joe Dumars, the Bad Boys of the late 1980s and early 1990s defined Detroit Pistons ...

Jamal Murray scored 30 points, going 16 of 16 from the free-throw line and Nikola Jokic had a triple-double as the Denver ...

Nikola Jokic went for a triple-double, and Denver’s defense was as good as its been all season in limiting the Timberwolves ...

Kawhi Leonard and the Raptors captured the country's first major title in 26 years with their most remarkable road win yet in ...

Chris Paul & Devin Booker combine for 59 in opening win. Chris Paul had 32 points and nine assists in an NBA Finals debut that was well worth the wait, Devin B ...

For Scottie Pippen, the 1991 NBA Finals weren't just a quest for the Chicago Bulls' first championship ring. It was a surreal collision between his present reality and his teenage dreams. Playing in ...

The NBA Playoffs are rapidly approaching, with the top teams fairly secured and those jockeying for positioning in the postseason and Play-In Tournament ever-changing with every win and loss. What is ...

The NBA Playoff picture is taking shape, with the best teams in the league establishing their seeds in the bracket while those clinging to their postseason lives fight for a spot in the Play-In ...

Growing up in Chicago, summertime had a rhythm to it. School was out, the city felt lighter, and the Bulls were still playing. That meant the NBA Finals, and more often than not, it meant Michael ...

Which league is in second place? It used to be a much simpler question to answer. Illustration: Demetrius Robinson / The Athletic; Photos: Luke Hales, Gregory Shamus / Getty Images As tears dried and ...

The Thunder vs. Celtics game is considered a potential NBA Finals preview. The Thunder's new arena will be named Continental Coliseum, a unique name among major pro sports venues. The Thunder plays ...