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Raptors vs. Pacers

Haliburton's double-double leads Pacers in victory over Raptors

Tyrese Haliburton had 33 points and 11 assists to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Toronto Raptors 111-91 on Wednesday night.

Top Headlines

76ers' George expounds on decision to put podcast on hold

After the Philadelphia 76ers dropped their ninth straight game Wednesday night, a 110-105 loss to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, Paul George expounded on his recent decision to stop podcasting, saying it was about putting his full focus into "trying to get this team together."

Raptors' Barnes (hip) out against Pacers; Poeltl makes return from eight-game absence

Toronto Raptors star Scottie Barnes will Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers with a left hip contusion, while Jakob Poeltl (hip pointer) makes his return from an eight-game absence, TSN's Josh Lewenberg reports.

Kawhi returns against Bulls after missing two games with sore left foot

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard returned against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night after missing the previous two games because of a sore left foot.

Heat's Jovic to miss at least four weeks with broken bone in right hand

Nikola Jovic will miss at least the next four weeks with a broken bone in his right hand, the Miami Heat announced Tuesday, a blow to the team's hopes of securing a guaranteed playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Bronny, LeBron James deny allegations made in 2024 lawsuit

Attorneys representing LeBron James and his son Bronny have denied "each and every allegation" made in a lawsuit filed in October alleging their involvement in a 2022 car crash outside of Los Angeles.

Embiid's season in doubt after he sits for 38th time

Joel Embiid was out again for the 76ers, his injured left knee again an issue that has stuck the All-Star center's immediate playing future in limbo.

Thunder vs. Nets

SGA, Thunder bounce back from stunning collapse with fourth-quarter blitz to beat Nets

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 27 points, Chet Holmgren had 22 points and 17 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rebounded from a stunning collapse with a game-changing blitz in the fourth quarter to beat the Brooklyn Nets 129-121 on Wednesday night.

NBA

Must See: Canadian Shaedon Sharpe defies gravity for vicious poster slam

Canadian Shaedon Sharpe of the Trail Blazers delivers a dunk of the year candidate, coming up with the steal and unleashing a vicious right-handed slam against the Wizards.

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Around the NBA

Sharpe's eye-popping dunk caps a career night as Trail Blazers beat Wizards

haedon Sharpe threw down a vicious one-handed slam that was immediately hailed as one of the best dunks of the season, part of a career-best 36-point performance that carried the Portland Trail Blazers to a 129-121 win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.

Thompson scores 25 points in the Rockets' victory over Spurs

Amen Thompson had 25 points and eight rebounds, Jalen Green added 21 points and seven rebounds and the Houston Rockets beat the San Antonio Spurs 118-106 on Wednesday night.

Hot-shooting Kings pick up win over Jazz

Keegan Murray scored a season-high 26 points and Zach Levine added 22 to lift the hot-shooting Sacramento Kings to a 118-101 win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.

Brunson, Bridges help Knicks send Philly to ninth straight loss

Jalen Brunson had 34 points and seven assists, Mikal Bridges scored 28 points and the New York Knicks held off the Philadelphia 76ers 110-105 on Wednesday night.

Harden, Clippers hold off Bulls to stop three-game skid

James Harden made seven 3-pointers and scored 30 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Chicago Bulls 122-117 on Wednesday night.

Herro, Robinson each score 24, Heat hit 23 threes on the way to win over Hawks

Tyler Herro scored 24 points and added 10 assists, Duncan Robinson scored 24 points off the bench and the Miami Heat shot a season-best 59% in a 131-109 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.

Beasley, Cunningham lead the streaking Pistons in rout of Celtics

Malik Beasley scored 26 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 11 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the Boston Celtics 117-97 on Wednesday night in a matchup of two of the NBA's hottest teams.

Portland Trail Blazers

Sharpe makes a case for the best dunk in the NBA this season

Sharpe's vicious one-handed slam over the unfortunately placed Justin Champagnie was immediately hailed as one of the best in the NBA this season. He called it the best of his career, and it was part of an all-around career night in Portland's 129-121 win over Washington Wizards.

Betting

Setting the Pick: Lakers, Nuggets in thick of race for No. 2 seed in West

The Western Conference is shaping up to being a fascinating sprint to the playoffs. While it's clear the Thunder will end the year as the No. 1 seed barring a massive collapse, the No. 2 seed is a race between a number of teams and the Lakers and Nuggets are firmly in the mix. TSN's Wesley Cheng has more.

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NBA

Cavs sit atop NBA Power Rankings, Raptors stuck at No. 26

With just over six weeks left in the 2024-25 NBA regular season, most teams are now focusing on the postseason while others are cutting their losses and zeroing in on the upcoming draft and offseason.

NBA insiders

Oklahoma City Thunder

Thunder, SGA look to bounce back from OT loss with game on TSN+

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Canadian superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will look to bounce back from an overtime loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves last time out when they face the Brooklyn Nets on TSN+ on Wednesday.

Los Angeles Lakers

Why the Luka trade could define a generation for Mavericks, Lakers and the NBA

The trade was a defining moment for everyone involved, but what happens the next 26 regular-season games will begin to shape their legacies and the league for the next generation.

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Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers' Doncic relieved first game against Mavs is behind him

After Luka Doncic led the Lakers to a 107-99 win over his former team Tuesday -- becoming only the third player to record a triple-double against every NBA franchise in the process -- the star guard's tone during his postgame news conference wasn't triumphant. No, Doncic sounded more relieved than anything.

- Dave McMenamin

Dallas Mavericks

Stephen A.: AD under immense pressure if Mavs face Luka in the playoffs

Stephen A. Smith discusses what it would mean for Anthony Davis and the Mavericks to play Luka Doncic and the Lakers in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

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Luka vs. Mavs

Mavs

Doncic posts triple-double against Mavericks, leads Lakers to win

Luka Doncic starred with a triple-double in his first game against the Dallas Mavericks since they traded him to the Lakers, leading Los Angeles to a 107-99 victory Tuesday night.

Celtics vs. Raptors

Celtics Raptors

Tatum, Brown lead Celtics past Raptors

Jayson Tatum had 19 points and 11 assists while Jaylen Brown had a game-high 24 points as the Boston Celtics defeated the Toronto Raptors 111-101 Tuesday night in Toronto.

Toronto Raptors

Raptors' three-point shooting goes cold against volume-shooting Celtics

Three-point shooting is the weapon of choice in the modern NBA but the Toronto Raptors are struggling to find consistency from beyond the arc.

Toronto Raptors

Celtics make 15 threes or more for 13th straight game to beat Raps

The Celtics hit 15 three pointers or more for the 13th straight game and used the deep ball to get past the Raptors. Matt Devlin and Jack Armstrong breakdown Boston's success from beyond the arc.

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Toronto Raptors

Celtics edge Raptors and improve on NBA best road record

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum combined for 43 points against the Raptors and improved their NBA best road record to 24-6. The NBA on TSN panel discusses the dynamic duos importance to Boston and how they never waver.

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Minnesota Timberwolves

Nickeil Alexander-Walker on getting even in 'family series' against cousin SGA

Nickeil Alexander-Walker joined NBA Today to dive into the Timberwolves' incredible 24-point comeback in the fourth quarter against the Thunder on Monday night, discuss Anthony Edwards' game-saving block on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in overtime and offer insight into what trash talk is like with his cousin, SGA.

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Los Angeles Lakers

Inside the first 24 days of the Doncic era with Lakers

With the NBA world still reeling from the massive trade, Luka Doncic will face the Dallas Mavericks for the first time on Tuesday (LIVE on TSN3/5 at 9:30pm ET/6:30pm PT.)

- Dave McMenamin

Los Angeles Lakers

SC Backstory: What led to the Doncic deal?

A year after leading the Mavericks to the NBA Finals, Dallas chose to deal away their franchise cornerstone to the Lakers. SportsCentre looks back on the deal that took the NBA by storm.

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Dallas Mavericks

Luka's Revenge

The Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade sent shockwaves through the sports world. We're over three weeks removed from the blockbuster deal and it's still the talk of the town in the NBA. As Luka gets set to face his former team for the first time Tuesday, he will be out for revenge after a bitter breakup in Dallas.

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Timberwolves vs. Thunder

Timberwolves rally for stunning OT comeback over SGA, Thunder

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 on Monday night.

Philadelphia 76ers

76ers' George: 'Showing no signs of a team that will compete'

es, the Philadelphia 76ers played without two-time NBA scoring champion and the always-injured Joel Embiid. Yes, they haven't been a playoff contender this season, even with two other All-Stars in the starting lineup.

NBA

Debate around NBA's two-point shot rages on

The NBA is on the cusp of accomplishing something that it hasn't seen before. The jury's still out on whether it's a good thing.

Other Sports

Canadian men's basketball team advances to AmeriCup despite loss to Mexico

Canada's senior men's basketball team endured a 90-minute delay at the start of the game, and then worked through a couple on-court issues of their own before dropping a 98-94 decision to Mexico on Monday in a FIBA Men's AmeriCup Qualifier game.

Toronto Raptors

'It's just my mentality': Raps' Barnes focused on defence first; 'That's how I get hyped'

Priding himself as a defensive player, Scottie Barnes says it is has always been his main focus when on the court. Sunday, Barnes gave superstar Kevin Durant fits, holding him to 15 points and 5-for-15 shooting. His defensive mentality hasn't gone unnoticed by his team, who say it is refreshing to see a franchise player focused on defence first.

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Toronto Raptors

Young Raptors ready for challenge Celtics present

After a big win Sunday, the Raptors welcome in the defending champion Celtics Tuesday on TSN. Understanding the challenge it presents, the Raps say that they will have to try to limit their chances, but take the opportunity for the younger players to compete against one of the league's best teams.

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Los Angeles Lakers

Doncic's Lakers teammates say he's ready to face Mavericks three weeks after trade

Just over three weeks after the trade that stunned the sports world, Luka Doncic and his Los Angeles Lakers will host the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night.

Toronto Raptors

'I'm learning more about myself': Raps rookie Walter adapting to NBA game

Toronto rookie Ja'Kobe Walter has seen his minutes increase in February, averaging close to 23 minutes per game. Walter says he has learned a lot about himself playing against great players, and alongside Raptors veterans which has helped him realize how good a defender he can be.

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Thunder vs. Timberwolves

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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 37 points as Thunder outlasts Timberwolves

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 37 points, eight rebounds, eight assists and three steals to help the West-leading Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 130-123 on Sunday night to open a home-and-home set.

Suns vs. Raptors

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Boucher double-double helps Raptors beat slumping Suns

Every now and then, Canadian Chris Boucher — the last remaining player from Toronto's championship team — steps up to remind the Raptors faithful that he is still here. Boucher scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to help the Raptors down the Phoenix Suns 127-109 in NBA action before 18,989 at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday.

Golden State Warriors

Iguodala has number retired by Warriors as winner of NBA Finals MVP and 4 titles

When Andre Iguodala signed with the Golden Warriors in 2013, there was no guarantee that he'd be part of a dynasty. Stephen Curry was not yet an All-Star, and Klay Thompson and Draymond Green were just starting their careers.

New York Knicks

Knicks still trying to prove they belong with East's top teams

Built to compete with the Eastern Conference’s elite during the off-season, the New York Knicks are trying to still figure out how to break into the top group after the past two games.

New York Knicks

Knicks a 'work in progress' as team struggles against top teams

After a 37-point shellacking at the hands of the Cavaliers in Cleveland Friday, followed by a 118-105 loss to the Celtics here inside TD Garden on Sunday afternoon, New York admitted it has a long way to go to catch its rivals after falling to 0-5 against Boston and Cleveland this season.

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New York Knicks

Stephen A.: It's inexplicable why the Knicks are so awful defensively

Stephen A. Smith calls the Knicks out for their defensive woes after a loss to the Celtics.

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Philadelphia 76ers

Stephen A. declares the 76ers' season over after latest Joel Embiid news

ESPN's Shams Charania and Stephen A. Smith react to the news that Joel Embiid and the 76ers are consulting doctors about his knee.

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Los Angeles Lakers

Why Stephen A. still isn't buying Lakers as title contenders

Stephen A. Smith explains why he still does not see the Lakers as NBA Finals contenders, despite their impressive win over the Nuggets.

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Los Angeles Lakers

Doncic stars as Lakers snap Nuggets' nine-game win streak

Luka Doncic scored 32 points in his best game by far with the Lakers, leading Los Angeles to a 123-100 runaway win at Denver on Saturday night that snapped the Nuggets' nine-game winning streak.

Heat vs. Raptors

Herro helps Heat fend off Raptors in overtime victory

Tyler Herro led all scorers with 28 points as the Miami Heat recovered from a second-half collapse to beat the Toronto Raptors 120-111 in overtime on Friday.

Thunder vs. Jazz

Thunder Jazz

Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder past Jazz for eighth win in nine games

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 21 points and the West-leading Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Utah Jazz 130-107 on Friday night for their eighth victory in nine games.

Toronto Raptors

Slow start, no Poeltl costs Raptors in overtime loss to Heat

RJ Barrett of Mississauga, Ont., scored 23 of his 29 points after halftime as the Toronto Raptors rallied against the Heat but ultimately lost to Miami 120-111 in overtime on Friday. Barrett was held scoreless in the first quarter as Toronto trailed by as many as 14 in the frame.

Phoenix Suns

Stephen A.: The sun has set on the Suns' big 3

Stephen A. Smith explains why he is not optimistic about the Suns' Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal after the team's fourth straight loss.

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Dallas Mavericks

Protests, ejections and backlash - Inside the fallout from the Doncic trade

Frustration among fans has only heightened in the two weeks since the blockbuster trade. The team offered refunds on season tickets. Some fans told ESPN they considered taking the offer but kept their seats because of April's game against the Lakers and Doncic.

- Michael Rothstein

San Antonio Spurs

With Wembanyama's season now over, Spurs and basketball world wait for what's next

Wembanyama’s season has been dealt a knockout blow. Deep vein thrombosis in the right shoulder is the diagnosis, meaning he has a blood clot. The Spurs, in consultation with their medical team, quickly determined that Wembanyama will not play again this season. That’s the bad news. The good news is that those same doctors have told the Spurs that they believe this is not a career-threatening issue.

San Antonio Spurs

Spurs' Wembanyama expected to miss rest of season

San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama is not expected to play again this season after a blood clot condition was found in his right shoulder, a massive blow to the league and the second major health-related hit for the Spurs this season.

Milwaukee Bucks

Shams: Giannis loves the Bucks, but loves winning more

ESPN NBA Insider Shams Charania reports that Giannis Antetokounmpo is on the search for sustained long-term winning if Milwaukee can't reach that level.

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Los Angeles Lakers

Stephen A.: Lakers could face 'unmitigated disaster' if Luka doesn't sign extension

Brian Windhorst and Stephen A. Smith break down the importance of Luka Doncic signing an extension with the Lakers this offseason.

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Orlando Magic

Banchero scores 36 points as Magic rally past Hawks

Paolo Banchero had 36 points, 10 rebounds and five assists as the Orlando Magic rallied from an early 19-point deficit to beat the Atlanta Hawks 114-108 on Thursday night.

Indiana Pacers

Pacers have 50-point second quarter to pull away from Grizzlies

Tyrese Haliburton scored 22 points and Myles Turner had 17 points, 10 rebounds and a season-high seven blocks to help the Indiana Pacers pull away from the Memphis Grizzlies 127-113 on Thursday night.

Los Angeles Lakers

Stephen A.: Lakers have to avoid Denver as much as possible in playoffs

Stephen A. Smith and the "First Take" crew discuss how deep a playoff run the Lakers could make this season.

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NBA

NBA viewers guide: Biggest matchups, storylines and playoff pushes to watch

We put together a viewer's guide for the last few months of the regular season, including trade deadline reunions and potential playoff races to watch.

- NBA insiders

Golden State Warriors

Stephen A. breaks down why KD wasn't keen on rejoining Golden State

Stephen A. Smith explains the real reason why Kevin Durant left the Warriors and why he wasn't interested in returning to Golden State at the trade deadline.

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Dallas Mavericks

Irving wants to play for Australia at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving said he wants to play for Team Australia and hopes to gain eligibility in time to represent the Boomers at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Phoenix Suns

Durant gets homecoming when Suns meet Spurs in Austin

Kevin Durant went back to the Bay Area last weekend. He's now going back to school. A nostalgic time for Phoenix's All-Star forward continues Thursday, when Durant and the Suns play San Antonio in Austin, Texas.

NBA

Perk on LeBron's All-Star absence: 'It looked very selfish'

ESPN's Kendrick Perkins doesn't like how LeBron James went about backing out of the All-Star Game because of injury.

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Los Angeles Clippers

Why Perk thinks the Clippers are sneaky good this season

ESPN's Kendrick Perkins and Bobby Marks discuss why they think the Clippers have been an underrated team this season.

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Oklahoma City Thunder

Cheng explains why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is poised to earn his first MVP award

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been having an elite regular season, leading the NBA in scoring to guide his Oklahoma City Thunder to the top of the loaded Western Conference. TSN's Wesley Cheng has more on how the Canadian is shaping up to have an MVP calibre season and if it's enough to earn the award over Nikola Jokic.

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Oklahoma City Thunder

SGA doesn't feel pressure as face of Canadian hoops: 'Stuff you dream about as a kid'

TSN's Kayla Grey caught up with Canadian NBA superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to talk about how All-Star weekend has been for him, whether or not he feels any pressure as the face of Canadian basketball, his MVP-calibre season with the Thunder, and more.

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Top Headlines

76ers' George expounds on decision to put podcast on hold

Raptors' Barnes (hip) out against Pacers; Poeltl makes return from eight-game absence

Kawhi returns against Bulls after missing two games with sore left foot

Heat's Jovic to miss at least four weeks with broken bone in right hand

Bronny, LeBron James deny allegations made in 2024 lawsuit

Embiid's season in doubt after he sits for 38th time

Thunder vs. Nets

Thunder vs. Nets

SGA, Thunder bounce back from stunning collapse with fourth-quarter blitz to beat Nets

NBA

Must See: Canadian Shaedon Sharpe defies gravity for vicious poster slam

Around the NBA

Sharpe's eye-popping dunk caps a career night as Trail Blazers beat Wizards

Thompson scores 25 points in the Rockets' victory over Spurs

Hot-shooting Kings pick up win over Jazz

Brunson, Bridges help Knicks send Philly to ninth straight loss

Harden, Clippers hold off Bulls to stop three-game skid

Herro, Robinson each score 24, Heat hit 23 threes on the way to win over Hawks

Beasley, Cunningham lead the streaking Pistons in rout of Celtics

Portland Trail Blazers

Sharpe makes a case for the best dunk in the NBA this season

Betting

Setting the Pick: Lakers, Nuggets in thick of race for No. 2 seed in West

NBA

Cavs sit atop NBA Power Rankings, Raptors stuck at No. 26

Oklahoma City Thunder

Thunder, SGA look to bounce back from OT loss with game on TSN+

Los Angeles Lakers

Why the Luka trade could define a generation for Mavericks, Lakers and the NBA

Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers' Doncic relieved first game against Mavs is behind him

Dallas Mavericks

Stephen A.: AD under immense pressure if Mavs face Luka in the playoffs

Luka vs. Mavs

Mavs

Doncic posts triple-double against Mavericks, leads Lakers to win

Celtics vs. Raptors

Celtics Raptors

Tatum, Brown lead Celtics past Raptors

Toronto Raptors

Raptors' three-point shooting goes cold against volume-shooting Celtics

Toronto Raptors

Celtics make 15 threes or more for 13th straight game to beat Raps

Toronto Raptors

Celtics edge Raptors and improve on NBA best road record

Minnesota Timberwolves

Nickeil Alexander-Walker on getting even in 'family series' against cousin SGA

Los Angeles Lakers

Inside the first 24 days of the Doncic era with Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers

SC Backstory: What led to the Doncic deal?

Dallas Mavericks

Luka's Revenge

Timberwolves vs. Thunder

Timberwolves vs. Thunder

Timberwolves rally for stunning OT comeback over SGA, Thunder

Philadelphia 76ers

76ers' George: 'Showing no signs of a team that will compete'

NBA

Debate around NBA's two-point shot rages on

Other Sports

Canadian men's basketball team advances to AmeriCup despite loss to Mexico

Toronto Raptors

'It's just my mentality': Raps' Barnes focused on defence first; 'That's how I get hyped'

Toronto Raptors

Young Raptors ready for challenge Celtics present

Los Angeles Lakers

Doncic's Lakers teammates say he's ready to face Mavericks three weeks after trade

Toronto Raptors

'I'm learning more about myself': Raps rookie Walter adapting to NBA game

Thunder vs. Timberwolves

OKCMIN

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 37 points as Thunder outlasts Timberwolves

Suns vs. Raptors