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Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James is defended by Indiana Pacers' Paul George.

Cleveland sweep Indiana in NBA play-offs

LeBron James has scored 33 points, including the go-ahead three-pointer late in the fourth quarter as Cleveland completed a four-game sweep of Indiana in their NBA playoff opening-round series.

Grizzlies level NBA series with Spurs

The Grizzlies pulled off an overtime win.

Mike Conley showed why he landed the richest contract in NBA history as he sparked the Memphis Grizzlies to a thrilling playoff series-levelling win over Patty Mills' San Antonio Spurs.

Joe Ingles' Jazz fall to Clippers in NBA

Joe Ingles, left, shoots over Marreese Speights.

Australia's Joe Ingles has hit a three-pointer, a lay-up and pulled off some big defensive plays in the final minutes, but the Utah Jazz have lost to the Los Angeles Clippers in game two of their NBA playoff series.

LeBron feels Cavs are close to 'turning the switch'

"We have a chance to do something we all have been wanting to do all season, and that's to put together a four-quarter ...

The reigning NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers have developed a habit of giving away late-game leads but LeBron James is not losing sleep over that trend and feels his team are on the cusp of their top form.

North Carolina lift NCAA basketball title

The North Carolina Tar Heels celebrate after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs.

North Carolina made up for last year's title-decider heartbreak by putting together a late run to overhaul Gonzaga 71-65 in the final of the NCAA men's basketball championship.

LA Lakers honour Shaq with statue

Shaquille O'Neal poses after the unveiling of his statue in front of Staples Center, Friday, March 24, 2017, in Los ...

The Los Angeles Lakers have honoured Shaquille O'Neal with a bronze statue of the Hall of Fame centre who helped them to three consecutive NBA titles.

Ingles, Mills extend good Aussie NBA form

No argument: Joe Ingles starred in Utah's win over the Clippers on Tuesday.

Australian Joe Ingles starred with 18 points in Utah's 114-108 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, while a number of his countrymen continued their strong form in the NBA.