Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra credits the Celtics' maturity as they close out the series 4-1, cruising to the Eastern Conference semifinals.

The defensive specialist is a first-time winner of the award recognizing players who do the little things to win.

Milwaukee has to win Game 6 on the road in Indianapolis or its season is over.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard will not play in Game 6 of their first-round NBA playoff series versus the Dallas Mavericks. The Clippers are down 3-2 in the series.

Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer and senior NBA writer Dan Devine discuss the keys to the second-round matchup between two of the West's top teams this season. Hear the full conversation on “No Cap Room” - part of the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.

Here's some Knicks notes on the team feeling Julius Randle's absence in the playoffs and the Detroit Pistons considering New York's former GM Scott Perry.