Two teams are separating themselves in the Eastern Conference, and one of those teams comes to TD Garden on Monday, the Pistons. A conference that prognosticators thought would be led by the Knicks ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — When the Cavs began this season, many analysts believed they had a relatively clear path to the Eastern Conference finals. Twenty-five games later, that narrative has completely ...

The Maple Leafs and Panthers were widely expected to make the playoffs, but both teams currently sit outside the wild-card spots. Sam Navarro / Imagn Images There are only five points separating the ...

Forget tanking. Disregard the “gap year” talk. Even without Jayson Tatum and with a roster far less talented than previous iterations, the Celtics look like genuine contenders in the wide-open Eastern ...

The Detroit Pistons are already having a special season and it’s leading to early honors as star guard Cade Cunningham was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month and coach J.B. Bickerstaff ...

On paper, the Celtics’ roster looks ill-equipped to handle injuries to any of its most important players. Boston has spent the last week upending that narrative. Over their last four games, the ...

New York City FC is one win away from earning a shot at its second MLS Cup championship in five seasons. All it has to do is beat legendary Lionel Messi and Inter Miami FC on the road on Saturday in ...

Lionel Messi has guided Inter Miami to the best season in franchise history, lifting the MLS Eastern Conference title after a dominant 5-1 victory over New York City FC. Following the celebrations, ...

© Abdullah Ahmed & Rich Storry/Getty ImagesCristiano Ronaldo (L) of Al-Nassr FC and Lionel Messi (R) #10 of Inter Miami CF. Facing the possibility of his first ...

Lionel Messi is on fire with six goals and six assists through four playoff games heading into the Eastern Conference final between Inter Miami and New York City FC at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale ...

As we head into December, the Eastern Conference has already started to take shape with a few surprise leaders and some early struggles from typically strong teams. The standings are tightening in the ...

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Jordan Walsh (27) in the first quarter at TD Garden. Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images As we head into ...