Game 4. From June 10, 2022.

Game 5. From June 13, 2022.

Game 6. From June 16, 2022.

Game 6 of the 2003 NBA Finals. Tim Duncan's triple-double performance (21 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists) leads the Spurs to the 2003 NBA Championship.

In the first meeting between Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal on different teams, Bryant scored 42 points (shooting 12 of 30), but missed a three-point attempt over Dwyane Wade at the buzzer in overtime.

Game 7 of the 2004 Western Conference Semifinals.

Jalen Brunson had 42 points and 10 assists, breaking a tie with Carmelo Anthony for third on the franchise list with his 18th 40-point game with the Knicks, and New York beat the Houston Rockets, 124-118. From Feb. 3, 2025.

Game 4.

Game 5. Oklahoma City Thunder beat Minnesota Timberwolves, 124-94, to win Western Conference 4-1 and reach NBA Finals.

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

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.

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

After 16 years, Chris Paul will play for an NBA title. Paul leads the Phoenix Suns to their first NBA Finals in 28 years, beating the Los Angeles Clippers, 130-103, to close out the Western Conference finals in six games. From June 30, 2021.

The Bucks withstand Kevin Durant's NBA-record 48 points in a Game 7, beating the Nets 115-111. Giannis Antetokounmpo has 40 points and 13 rebounds, and Khris Middleton makes the tiebreaking shot with 40 seconds left in OT. From June 19, 2021.

Brook Lopez scores a playoff career-high 33 points to lead a balanced attack and the Bucks never trail in a 123-112 victory over the Hawks that gives them a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. From July 1, 2021.

Game 5 of the 2004 NBA Finals. The Pistons, coming in as underdogs, beat the Lakers to win the 2004 NBA Championship.

Game 6 of the semifinals.

Game 2 of the 2005 Western Conference Finals. Tim Duncan scores 25 of his 30 points in the second half and Manu Ginobili and Robert Horry propel the Spurs down the stretch in a 111-108 victory. From May 24, 2005.

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

The Pacers finished off their stunning rally by beating the Knicks 138-135 in overtime in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. The Knicks led by 14 points with under three minutes remaining in regulation, but Aaron Nesmith brought the Pacers.

Game 2.

The story behind the historic Olympic gold medal run of the 1992 USA Men's Basketball team.

West 135, East 132, Karl Malone and John Stockton co-MVP. From Feb. 21, 1993, in Salt Lake City.

The late-'80s Detroit Pistons were known as the "Bad Boys" of the NBA for their style of play. Featuring Isiah Thomas, Bill Laimbeer, Rick Mahorn, Joe Dumars, Dennis Rodman, John Salley and Chuck Daly.

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

The Bucks withstand Kevin Durant's NBA-record 48 points in a Game 7, beating the Nets 115-111. Giannis Antetokounmpo has 40 points and 13 rebounds, and Khris Middleton makes the tiebreaking shot with 40 seconds left in OT. From June 19, 2021.

Jrue Holiday's steal and alley-oop pass to Giannis Antetokounmpo for a dunk seals a wild Game 5 and gives the Bucks a 123-119 victory over the Suns. Giannis has 32 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Khris Middleton adds 29 points, and Holiday has 27.

NBA Finals, Game 6. From July 20, 2021.

Game 7 of the 2005 NBA Finals. Tim Duncan's 25 points and 11 rebounds leads the Spurs to their third title.

Kobe Bryant scores 81 points, second most in NBA history. From Jan. 22, 2006.

Game 6 of the 2006 Eastern Conference first-round playoffs. LeBron James scores 32 points to lead the Cavaliers past the Wizards in the first round of the playoffs.

Darius Garland hit a 31-foot 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Cleveland Cavaliers a 118-115 win over the Detroit Pistons.

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 20 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter as New York erased yet another 20-point deficit, and Brunson helped close out the 106-100 victory to take Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Game 4. Tyrese Haliburton finished with 32 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds without a turnover in a historic postseason performance to lead the Indiana Pacers past the New York Knicks, 130-121, for a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.

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 the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

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 PHX Arena in Phoenix.

Luka Doncic hit a deep, step-back 3-pointer at the buzzer to cap a triple-double on a sprained ankle and the short-handed Dallas Mavericks beat the the Los Angeles Clippers 135-133 in overtime to even the playoff series 2-2. From Aug. 23, 2020.

Jamal Murray scores 40 points, Nikola Jokic has a triple-double by the third quarter and Denver again overcomes a double-digit deficit to shock the Los Angeles Clippers, 104-89, in Game 7.

LeBron James punctuated his 27th postseason triple-double, 38 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists, with a big fourth quarter powering the Lakers to a 117-107 victory over the Denver Nuggets to win the Western Conference finals in five games.

Bam Adebayo scored a season-high 32 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, Jimmy Butler scored 22 points and the Heat won the Eastern Conference finals for the sixth time by topping the Boston Celtics 125-113.

Game 4 of the 2006 Western Conference first-round playoffs. Kobe Bryant hits a jumper at the buzzer in overtime to give the win to the Lakers over the Suns. From April 30, 2006.

Suns storm back from 3-1 to beat Kobe and the Lakers in the 2006 1st Round.

Tim Duncan leads all scorers with 41 points but it wasn't enough to overcome Dirk Nowitzki, 37 points, and the Dallas Mavericks who beat the Spurs 119-111 in overtime to win the 2006 Western Conference semifinals.

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

From the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

Luka Doncic had 14 points, five rebounds and four assists in his Lakers debut as Los Angeles beat the Utah Jazz, 132-113.

Jalen Brunson scored 32 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points and 13 rebounds despite a bruised left knee and the Knicks stayed alive in the Eastern Conference finals by beating the Indiana Pacers 111-94 in Game 5.

Game 6.

From Chase Center in San Francisco.

The story behind the historic Olympic gold medal run of the 1992 USA Men's Basketball team.

From Chase Center in San Francisco.

Jimmy Butler and the Heat pull off a virtuoso performance in keeping their title chances alive. Butler leads the way with 35 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists, and the Heat hold off Los Angeles 111-108 to cut the Lakers' lead in the series to 3-2.

LeBron James goes off for a triple-double with 28 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists to help the Los Angeles Lakers win their 17th championship over the Miami Heat and clinch NBA Finals MVP honors for the fourth time in his legendary career.

East 122, West 120, LeBron James named MVP. From Feb. 19, 2006, in Houston.

Game 3 of the 2006 NBA Finals.

Game 6 of the 2006 NBA Finals.

From Chase Center in San Francisco.

Game 1.

Game 2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points, Alex Caruso added 20 off the bench and the Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers 123-107 to tie these finals at one game apiece.

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.

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 the Target Center in Minneapolis.

From Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.

Lou Williams scores 36 points and the Clippers rally from 31 points down on the road to stun the Golden State Warriors 135-131 to even their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.

Damian Lillard hits a walk-off 3-pointer to send Portland along in the playoffs. Lillard finishes with a franchise playoff-record 50 points and Portland eliminates OKC from the postseason in 5 games with a 118-115 victory. From April 23, 2019.

Second Round, Game 3. From May 3, 2019.

CJ McCollum scores 37 points and adds a crucial chase-down block in the closing minutes that help the Blazers beat the Nuggets in Game 7 to advance to their first conference championship since 2000.

James Harden makes a big 3-pointer in overtime and scores 41 points, and the Houston Rockets outlast the Golden State Warriors 126-121 to cut the deficit in the Western Conference semifinals to 2-1. From May 4, 2019.

Second Round, Game 6. From May 10, 2019.

Kobe Bryant scores 24 of his 65 points in the fourth quarter and added nine more in overtime, leading the Lakers to a 116-111 victory. From March 16, 2007.

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

Golden State became the first No. 8 seed to capture a best-of-seven playoff series with a 111-86 victory over the NBA-best Dallas Mavericks in Game 6.

From the Target Center in Minneapolis.

From Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.

Bennedict Mathurin scored 27 points off the bench, Tyrese Haliburton finished with 22 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds, and the Pacers retook the lead in the NBA Finals by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-107 in Game 3.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered, scoring 15 of his 35 points in the final 4:38, capping Oklahoma City's rally from a 10-point, second-half deficit and sealing a 111-104 win over the Indiana Pacers 111-104 to tie the NBA Finals at two games apiece.

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

From PHX Arena in Phoenix.

Kawhi Leonard hit a shot from the corner over Joel Embiid at the buzzer that bounces off the rim four times before falling to give the Toronto Raptors a 92-90 victory. It was the first winning buzzer-beater in a Game 7 in NBA history.

NBA Finals, Game 5. From June 10, 2019.

NBA Finals, Game 6. From June 13, 2019.

From Oct. 28, 2009.

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

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 PHX Arena in Phoenix.

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.

Game 5. Jalen Williams scored a career playoff-high 40 points, MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 and the Thunder moved one win from a title by beating the Pacers, 120-109.

From PHX Arena in Phoenix.

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 7.

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

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.

From Aug. 9, 2002.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

From Jan. 24, 2014.

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.