Brunson’s ‘phenomenal’ performance lifts Knicks

With the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series tied at 2-2, New York’s Jalen Brunson delivered a signature game at the right time, helping the Knicks to post a comfortable 126-97 victory over the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square

Dominant defense smothers Stars in Wild’s G5 win

After trailing this Western Conference quarterfinal series, 2-1, the Minnesota Wild have now won consecutive games, the last being a 4-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night, and are now one win away from advancing

Rockets rule out Durant (ankle) for Game 5

The Rockets, again facing elimination, officially ruled out star forward Kevin Durant for Wednesday night’s Game 5 against the Lakers because of a left ankle sprain.

Bettman: Allowing Ducks’ OT goal was ‘right call’

Commissioner Gary Bettman offered support Tuesday for the ruling that upheld the Anaheim Ducks’ overtime goal against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 of their Round 1 series, telling the Associated Press Sports Editors “it was absolutely