Anthony Edwards had 22 points and 12 assists for the sixth-seeded Wolves, who will face the Denver-Oklahoma City winner next. They could get five days off, if the Nuggets beat the Thunder on Thursday to force a Game 7 in the other West semifinal series.

Luke Kornet was blocking shots and barking at the crowd throughout his epic Game 5 performance on Wednesday night, helping the Boston Celtics stave off elimination against the New York Knicks.Kornet was a monster off the Boston bench in the team's 127-102 victory,

Alexander Nikishin is making his NHL debut for the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of their second-round playoff series Thursday night at the Washington Capitals

Kornett was the presence inside the Celtics have needed Kristaps Porzingis to be this series. Jaylen Brown also had 26 points, 12 assists.

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr makes a Julius Randle statement after falling in Game 5 to the Timberwolves.

The Celtics extended the series with a blowout victory, but they got just 1 point and one rebound from their starting center.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Carolina Hurricanes are expected to stick with the same lineup that earned them victories in Games 3 & 4 as they take on the Washington Capitals in Game 5 at Capital One Arena on Thursday.

Stephen A. Smith sent a clear message to the New York Knicks ahead of Friday's Game 6 matchup against the Boston Celtics.

The Celtics' 127-102 win was a masterclass in teamwork and resilience from a team that was written off in the past 48 hours. And it should have New York a little scared.