The Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder looked very much like the dominant teams they were during the regular season in securing lopsided first-round playoff series wins. Suddenly, both teams are facing their first dose of adversity this postseason following Game 1 losses to open Round 2.

The Boston Celtics are leading Game 5 in their second-round series against the New York Knicks and Luke Kornet is a big reason why.

Jayson Tatum’s torn right Achilles cast a pall over the second round. Tatum collapsed to the ground in the fourth quarter of the Celtics’ Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks and had to be carried off the court after he was writhing in pain and grabbing at the back of his ankle.

Derrick White had 34 points, including seven 3-pointers, to lead the Boston Celtics to a 127-102 Game 5 win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night that kept them alive in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

The Thunder show poise in crunch time, Lu Dort delivers at both ends and Oklahoma City moves a step closer to the West Finals.

2025 NBA Finals odds Oklahoma City Thunder ... 1 and 2 of their series with the defending champion Celtics, with both wins coming on Boston's home floor. In each game, Boston led by at least ...

The Celtics aren't directly involved in the draft lottery Monday night but the outcome could have implications on the offseason.

From Seattle to Oklahoma City, the Thunder franchise has seen its share of playoff moments, including dominant rebounding efforts.

What Thunder guard Lu Dort said about his impressive fourth-quarter performance in Game 5 against the Nuggets.