Durant: Wasn't trying to hurt with flagrant foul 12:42 AM ET print DALLAS -- Kevin Durant was ejected with a flagrant penalty two foul in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 119-108 Game 4 win over the Dallas Mavericks, his first career postseason ejection and second career ejection. With 50.6 seconds left, Durant bit on a pump fake by rookie Justin Anderson and swiped at the ball as … [Read more...]

OKC nabs 3-1 lead over Dallas despite Durant's struggles, ejection The first three games of the first-round series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks made a few things very clear — that the Thunder have an overwhelming advantage that the Mavericks are only likely to overcome under rare circumstances that involve Kevin Durant missing 26 shots and game-winning tip-ins … [Read more...]

A huge 2nd-half run got Charlotte back in the series with Miami The Charlotte Hornets entered Game 3 of their first-round series with the Miami Heat in a tough spot, having surrendered two huge offensive performances to the East's No. 3 seed for a 2-0 deficit and being forced to play without starting forward Nicolas Batum for at least one game due to a left foot injury. Charlotte would need … [Read more...]

Mavs' Williams aggravates ab injury, out for game 8:48 PM ET Tim MacMahonESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM print DALLAS -- Dallas Mavericks point guard Deron Williams returned to action Saturday, but lasted less than 90 seconds before being ruled out for the … [Read more...]

Valanciunas' physical play draws ire of P. George 7:52 PM ET Mike Mazzeo Close ESPN Staff Writer Covers the Brooklyn Nets for ESPNNewYork.com Mike Wells Close ESPN Staff Writer Previously worked at Indianapolis Star, covering the Indiana Pacers for nine seasons Also covered Vikings for St. Paul Pioneer Press print INDIANAPOLIS -- Pacers forward Paul George took exception … [Read more...]

Celts' Thomas not suspended; Schroder unhappy 5:01 PM ET Chris ForsbergESPN Staff Writer Close Covered Celtics since 2007 Emmy award-winning videographer Joined ESPNBoston.com in 2009 print BOSTON -- Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas will not be suspended by the NBA for Friday's incident with Atlanta's Dennis Schroder, and instead has been assessed a flagrant-1 foul heading into Game … [Read more...]

Curry in no pain, ready for Game 4, Kerr says 4:18 PM ET ESPN.com news services print Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry's ankle has improved and he is expected to play in the team's Game 4 contest against the Houston Rockets on Sunday, coach Steve Kerr said Saturday at practice. "I would expect Steph to play," Kerr said. "He scrimmaged today; we went full-court 5-on-5. He … [Read more...]

Indiana rallies behind ... Ian Mahinmi? Ties series at 2-2 This is where your NBA playoffs are at. Ian Mahinmi is a series-changer. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] The Indiana Pacers center came through with the game of his professional life in a win on Saturday afternoon, leading the Pacers to a 100-83 Game 4 win over the Toronto Raptors. Hobbled by … [Read more...]

Stan Van Gundy: Andre Drummond's free throw woes a 'problem' 4:23 PM ET Nick FriedellESPN Staff Writer Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. print AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Stan Van … [Read more...]

Rotoworld Podcasts: NBA DFS Pod for Apr. 23 Saturday, April 23, 2016 There's a pretty decent chance we see a new lineup with the Pacers. Plus, losing Nicolas Batum (ankle) is a massive loss for the Hornets. We'll go over a ton of value plays to get you several studs in your lineup for tonight. There's also a quick review of Friday. Kawhi Leonard! Mike Gallagher has covered fantasy hoops … [Read more...]