Menu
Menu
World
U.S.
Election 2024
Politics
Sports
Entertainment
Business
Science
Fact Check
Oddities
Health
Newsletters
Video
Photography
Climate
Personal Finance
AP Investigations
Tech
Lifestyle
Religion
AP Buyline Personal Finance
AP Buyline Shopping
Press Releases
...
World
Israel-Hamas War
Russia-Ukraine War
Global elections
Asia Pacific
Latin America
Europe
Africa
Middle East
China
Australia
U.S.
Election 2024
Election Results
Delegate Tracker
AP & Elections
Global elections
Politics
Joe Biden
Election 2024
Congress
Sports
MLB
NBA
NHL
NFL
Soccer
Golf
Tennis
Auto Racing
2024 Paris Olympic Games
Entertainment
Movie reviews
Book reviews
Celebrity
Television
Music
Business
Inflation
Personal finance
Financial Markets
Business Highlights
Financial wellness
Science
Fact Check
Oddities
Health
Newsletters
Video
Photography
Climate
Personal Finance
AP Investigations
Tech
Artificial Intelligence
Social Media
Lifestyle
Religion
AP Buyline Personal Finance
AP Buyline Shopping
Press Releases
Search Query
Submit Search
Show Search
World
Israel-Hamas War
Russia-Ukraine War
Global elections
Asia Pacific
Latin America
Europe
Africa
Middle East
China
Australia
U.S.
Election 2024
Election Results
Delegate Tracker
AP & Elections
Global elections
Politics
Joe Biden
Election 2024
Congress
Sports
MLB
NBA
NHL
NFL
Soccer
Golf
Tennis
Auto Racing
2024 Paris Olympic Games
Entertainment
Movie reviews
Book reviews
Celebrity
Television
Music
Business
Inflation
Personal finance
Financial Markets
Business Highlights
Financial wellness
Science
Fact Check
Oddities
Health
Newsletters
Video
Photography
Climate
Personal Finance
AP Investigations
Tech
Artificial Intelligence
Social Media
Lifestyle
Religion
AP Buyline Personal Finance
AP Buyline Shopping
Press Releases
The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day.
twitter
instagram
facebook
The Associated Press
ap.org
Careers
Advertise with us
Contact Us
Accessibility Statement
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
Cookie Settings
Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
Limit Use and Disclosure of Sensitive Personal Information
CA Notice of Collection
More From AP News
About
AP News Values and Principles
AP’s Role in Elections
AP Leads
AP Definitive Source Blog
AP Images Spotlight Blog
AP Stylebook
Menu
Mideast tensions
India votes
Taylor Swift
Mandisa
Bitcoin ‘halving’
Menu
Menu
World
U.S.
Election 2024
Politics
Sports
Entertainment
Business
Science
Fact Check
Oddities
Health
Newsletters
Video
Photography
Climate
Personal Finance
AP Investigations
Tech
Lifestyle
Religion
AP Buyline Personal Finance
AP Buyline Shopping
Press Releases
...
World
Israel-Hamas War
Russia-Ukraine War
Global elections
Asia Pacific
Latin America
Europe
Africa
Middle East
China
Australia
U.S.
Election 2024
Election Results
Delegate Tracker
AP & Elections
Global elections
Politics
Joe Biden
Election 2024
Congress
Sports
MLB
NBA
NHL
NFL
Soccer
Golf
Tennis
Auto Racing
2024 Paris Olympic Games
Entertainment
Movie reviews
Book reviews
Celebrity
Television
Music
Business
Inflation
Personal finance
Financial Markets
Business Highlights
Financial wellness
Science
Fact Check
Oddities
Health
Newsletters
Video
Photography
Climate
Personal Finance
AP Investigations
Tech
Artificial Intelligence
Social Media
Lifestyle
Religion
AP Buyline Personal Finance
AP Buyline Shopping
Press Releases
Search Query
Submit Search
Show Search
NBA
Heat beat Bulls 112-91 to secure the eighth seed for second straight year
MIAMI (AP) — Tyler Herro scored 24 points and was an assist shy of a triple-double, rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 21 points and the Miami Heat grabbed the last spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs, running away from the Chicago Bulls 112-91 in a play-in tournament elimination game Friday night.
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now
Ingram, Valanciunas lift Zion-less Pelicans past Kings and into the playoffs
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now
The Heat are headed to Boston after ousting the Bulls 112-91 in East play-in finale
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now
Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. heads into playoffs against Lakers after trying week for family
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now
Clippers fined $25,000 by NBA for violating league injury reporting rules
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now
More News
Doncic and the Mavericks visit Los Angeles to start playoffs
The Los Angeles Clippers host the Dallas Mavericks to open the Western Conference first round. The Clippers went 2-1 against the Mavericks during the regular season.
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now
Celtics kick off playoffs against the Heat
The Boston Celtics host the Miami Heat to start the Eastern Conference first round. The Celtics went 3-0 against the Heat during the regular season.
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now
Lillard and the Bucks host Indiana to start playoffs
The Milwaukee Bucks host the Indiana Pacers in game one of the Eastern Conference first round. The Pacers went 4-1 against the Bucks during the regular season.
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now
Thunder start playoffs against the Pelicans
The Oklahoma City Thunder host the New Orleans Pelicans to begin the Western Conference first round. The Thunder went 2-1 against the Pelicans during the regular season.
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now
T-wolves take NBA’s best defense into series vs. Suns, but can it stop Durant-Booker-Beal trio?
This has been quite the season of transformation for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Rudy Gobert has been a major part of it.
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now
Lillard practices fully and Antetokounmpo remains out of live drills as Bucks prepare for playoffs
Damian Lillard practiced fully but Giannis Antetokounmpo remained out of live drills Friday as the Milwaukee Bucks continued getting ready for Sunday’s playoff opener against the Indiana Pacers.
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now
FAU hires Isaiah Austin, whose NBA playing plans were derailed, as an assistant coach
Isaiah Austin never wanted to become a coach. And now, he sees it as his calling. The former Baylor center — whose plans to play in the NBA were thwarted when he was diagnosed in 2014 with Marfan syndrome — was introduced Friday as an assistant coach on new coach John Jakus’ staff at Florida Atlanti
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now
Knicks and 76ers got past injuries that could’ve ruined them. Now they meet in playoffs
Jalen Brunson and his New York teammates refused to let injuries knock them down. Joel Embiid of Philadelphia wouldn’t let his keep him down.
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now
Cavaliers feel better prepared for playoff stage after ’23 flop, face Magic in first-round series
The Cavaliers have waited a year to redeem themselves in the NBA playoffs. Their chance starts Saturday against the Orlando Magic.
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now
Previewing the 1st round of the NBA playoffs, which start on Saturday
The NBA playoffs start on Saturday. The first-round matchups in the Eastern Conference have Boston against Miami, New York against Philadelphia, Milwaukee against Indiana and Cleveland against Orlando.
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now
The NBA playoffs are finally here. And as LeBron James says, ‘it’s a sprint now’
There’s a 64-win team in Boston that ran away with the league’s best record. The defending champions in Denver, a group that won 57 games.
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now
Today in Sports - Roger Federer wins his 500th career match
Today in Sports, April 20 - Roger Federer wins his 500th career match
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now
Kyrie Irving is healthy and drama-free in Dallas as a playoff pairing with Luka Doncic dawns
Kyrie Irving is healthy and publicly free of drama heading into his first playoff game with co-star Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks.
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now
Brunson and the Knicks host Philadelphia to begin playoffs
The New York Knicks host the Philadelphia 76ers to begin the Eastern Conference first round. The Knicks went 3-1 against the 76ers during the regular season.
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now
Minnesota starts playoffs against Phoenix
The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Phoenix Suns to start the Western Conference first round. The Suns went 3-0 against the Timberwolves during the regular season.
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now
Cleveland hosts Orlando to kick off playoffs
The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Orlando Magic to open the Eastern Conference first round. The Cavaliers and Magic tied the regular season series 2-2.
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now
Davis and the Lakers visit Denver to begin playoffs
The Denver Nuggets host the Los Angeles Lakers to open the Western Conference first round. The Nuggets went 3-0 against the Lakers during the regular season.
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now
Heat meet the Bulls in play-in game
The Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls take the court for the NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament. The winner secures the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs.
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now
The Timberwolves coaching staff, empowered by Finch and energized by chemistry, is a true asset
The Minnesota Timberwolves coaching staff is one of many assets the team takes into the playoffs. The Timberwolves face Phoenix in the first round.
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now
Kawhi Leonard fighting ‘stubborn inflammation’ and is questionable for Game 1 of playoffs
Kawhi Leonard has been fighting “very, very stubborn inflammation” in his surgically repaired right knee for three weeks.
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now
GM Mike Dunleavy, Warriors look to regroup after missing the playoffs with Curry, Green, Thompson
General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. and the rest of Golden State’s front office staff had a feeling this season would wind up short of the ultimate goal.
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now
Heat star Jimmy Butler has sprained ligament in knee, will be sidelined several weeks
The results are in: Jimmy Butler is out. Butler will not be able to play for the Miami Heat in a win-or-else game on Friday night against the Chicago Bulls in the NBA’s play-in tournament because of a right knee injury, one that will sideline him for several weeks.
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now
Spurs center Zach Collins needs surgery for torn labrum but should be back for start of next season
San Antonio Spurs center Zach Collins has a torn labrum that will require surgery but is expected to be ready for the start of next season.
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now
Moyer-Gleich picked for NBA playoff officiating roster, 1st woman in that role since 2012
Ashley Moyer-Gleich checked her email just before heading to the airport on Saturday for a trip to what she thought would be her final game of the season.
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now
Butler, Williamson injuries are part of story for Heat-Bulls and Kings-Pelicans play-in finales
All four teams in the finales of the NBA play-in tournament on Friday night are dealing with injury issues.
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now
Today in Sports - Patrick Marleau breaks Gordie Howe’s NHL record for most games played
Today in Sports, April 19 - Patrick Marleau breaks Gordie Howe’s NHL record for most games played
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now
Today in Sports - Week Ahead, April 19 - April 25
Today in Sports - Week Ahead, April 19 - April 25, Take 2
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now
Pelicans host the Kings for play-in game
The New Orleans Pelicans and the Sacramento Kings take the court in the NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament.
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now
76ers beat Heat 105-104 in play-in to earn No. 7 seed
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid showed why Philadelphia always has a shot at a long postseason run as long as he’s in the lineup.
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now
Coby White scores career-high 42 points as Bulls roll past Hawks 131-116 in play-in game
Coby White scored a career-high 42 points, and the Chicago Bulls advanced in the play-in tournament, knocking out the Atlanta Hawks with a 131-116 victory.
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]
[deltaMinutes] mins ago
Now