The fourth-quarter meltdown that was aberrant and confounding for the Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA finals was more like business as usual for the unbowed Celtics Sometimes it’s Read more

Jaylen Brown fuels comeback charge with 24 points NBA finals Game 1: Celtics v Warriors – as it happened Once Boston’s balanced roster of NBA finals first-timers found a groove Read more

Who will take the series? Our writers give their predictions Analysis: The Warriors’ remarkable feat of regeneration Email Hunter with your thoughts or tweet @HunterFelt Boston’s Jayson Tatum wearing one Read more

Michael Jordan reached billionaire status after retirement Lakers star’s assets include entertainment and sports interests LeBron James has added another title to his collection: billionaire. Forbes estimated the Los Angeles Read more

Boston or Golden State? Our writers predict the winner, key players and dark horses before the championship tilt If Golden State play Warriors Basketball™ (the ball flies around like a Read more

As NBA coverage moves to ESPN for the finals starting Thursday night, it means the end of another season for TNT’s beloved and uproarious studio show For supporters of the Read more

The Miami star sealed his team’s fate in the NBA Eastern Conference finals, but they wouldn’t have gotten that far without him The game was in Jimmy Butler’s hands, as Read more

Boston win 100-96 in Miami to secure best-of-seven series 4-3 Celtics return to the finals for first time since 2010 Jayson Tatum scored 26 points, Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart Read more

Forward stars with 47 points in Miami’s 111-103 victory Winner of deciding Game 7 will play Golden State in NBA finals Jimmy Butler had 47 points, nine rebounds and eight Read more

Golden State have a shot at their fourth championship in less than a decade. It’s easy to forget they were the worst team in the NBA just two seasons ago Read more