Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY

LeBron James showed why his teams are 16-1 in closeout games since 2015, taking over in the fourth quarter to advance the Lakers to the NBA Finals.

The Lakers are heading to the NBA Finals for the first time in 10 years after beating the Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals.

Falling in an early deficit and with their backs against the wall, the Celtics fought off the Heat to force a Game 6 in the Eastern Conference finals.

Don’t just view Celtics forward Jaylen Brown as one of the NBA’s best young players. As his coach says, basketball is “just a glimpse” of who he is.

The Lakers are one win away from reaching the NBA Finals for the first time in 10 years, while the Nuggets are looking at another 3-1 series deficit.

How Miami Heat rookie Tyler Herro scored his 14 field goals in a record-setting performance in Game 4 of the East finals against the Boston Celtics.

Just two weeks after leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder, Billy Donovan was snapped up to take over as Chicago Bulls coach.

The never-quit Nuggets climbed back into the Western Conference finals with a 114-104 win over the Lakers in Game 3 to cut the series deficit to 2-1.

After falling in an 0-2 hole amid frustration and emotional outbursts, the Celtics’ toughness revealed itself in a Game 3 win over the Heat.