Obviously, this was the second game-winner of the playoffs for Gordon, who won Game 4 of Denver's first-round series at the buzzer with a dunk. Jokić, meanwhile, just had one of the best playoff games of his illustrious career to steal home-court advantage. He ended the night with 42 points, 22 rebounds and six assists to seal the victory.

Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry spoke to reporters on Thursday after shootaround prior to Game 2 of the team's second-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He called his hamstring injury a "gut punch" and said he does not have a target return date.

Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry exited Game 1 of Golden State's second round series against the Timberwolves with a left hamstring injury.

Golden State's offense survived without Stephen Curry in Game 1 — the Warriors were +1 after Curry left the game with a hamstring strain, thanks to a hot shooting night from Buddy Hield and Draymond Green knocking down four 3-pointers.

There are 13 teams hoping to win Monday's NBA Draft Lottery and the chance at taking Flagg with the top selection

Identifying the best or worst Cooper Flagg landing spot in the 2025 NBA Draft lottery is mostly a matter of taste. The Duke freshmen phenom would be a great fit anywhere as a player capable of blending in on more competitive teams or taking on a starring role right away on a basement-dweller.