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Pacers fans roar for new Indy 500 champ Alex Palou at Game 3 against Knicks

Pacers fans roar for new Indy 500 champ Alex Palou at Game 3 against Knicks

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis 500 winner Alex Palou received a rousing standing ovation when he was introduced Sunday during the second quarter of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals.
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Storm beats Aces 102-82 for third straight win

SEATTLE (AP) — Nneka Ogwumike scored 23 points, Erica Wheeler added season highs of 21 points and seven assists, and Seattle beat the Las Vegas Aces 102-82 on Sunday for the Storm’s third straight win.
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Knicks decide to bench Josh Hart, start Mitchell Robinson for Game 3 against Pacers

Knicks decide to bench Josh Hart, start Mitchell Robinson for Game 3 against Pacers

INDINAPOLIS (AP) — New York Knicks forward Mitchell Robinson will start in place of guard Josh Hart for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals Sunday night.
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Thunder face rare test of fortitude after Wolves' recommitment to throwing 'fastball' on defense

Thunder face rare test of fortitude after Wolves' recommitment to throwing 'fastball' on defense

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The score was already out of hand midway through the second quarter, when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recognized the opening in Minnesota's drop pick-and-roll coverage and rose up at the elbow for the type of mid-range jumper Oklahoma
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Thunder take 2-1 lead into game 4 against the Timberwolves

Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, first in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -3.5; over/under is 218.
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Randle's revival for the T-wolves in their Game 3 win started with a pep talk from a vital teammate

Randle's revival for the T-wolves in their Game 3 win started with a pep talk from a vital teammate

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Julius Randle lowered his head to drive into the lane with a determination that was missing in the last game, muscling his 6-foot-9, 255-pound frame against slender Oklahoma City star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander before pulling up and d
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Anthony Edwards and the Wolves strike back with 143-101 win to cut Thunder's West finals lead to 2-1

Anthony Edwards and the Wolves strike back with 143-101 win to cut Thunder's West finals lead to 2-1

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards was determined to keep Minnesota's spirits up, from the flight home after a frustrating trip to Oklahoma City into a crucial game in these Western Conference finals. Positive energy is never hard for him to find.
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Edwards, Timberwolves strike back with 143-101 win over Thunder in West finals

Edwards, Timberwolves strike back with 143-101 win over Thunder in West finals

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards had 30 points, nine rebounds and six assists in just three quarters to lead the re-energized Minnesota Timberwolves in a 143-101 victory over Oklahoma City on Saturday night in Game 3 of the Western Conference final
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Ionescu's late free throws secure Liberty's 90-88 win over Fever

Ionescu's late free throws secure Liberty's 90-88 win over Fever

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jonquel Jones had 26 points and 12 rebounds and Sabrina Ionescu added 23 points, including the winning free throws with 2.9 seconds left, to lead the New York Liberty over the Indiana Fever 90-88 on Saturday.
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Pacers bring a 2-0 lead over the Knicks home for a sports celebration Sunday in Indiana

Pacers bring a 2-0 lead over the Knicks home for a sports celebration Sunday in Indiana

NEW YORK (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton smiled widely as he envisioned the scene Sunday when the Pacers host Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals to cap a daylong sports celebration in Indiana .
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