Michael Malone, who was fired by the Denver Nuggets with three games remaining in the regular season, will join ESPN for coverage of the Western Conference finals.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drives against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards in the fourth quarter during Game 1 of the Western Conference finals at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on May 20, 2025. / Alonzo Adams / Imagn Images The series opener didn't draw a huge crowd.

Andrews, who led ESPN’s coverage on-site, wore a light blue denim two-piece outfit that blended professionalism with fashion flair. The set included a fitted blazer adorned with sparkling embellishments and a matching high-waisted, floor-length skirt.

The NBA fined Wolves star Anthony Edwards $50,000 for "using profane language" during a news conference following Minnesota's Game 1 loss to Oklahoma City.

But in the eyes of ESPN analyst Zach Kram, there's one factor those teams have shown that the Jazz and their young talent could take some valuable notes from: How high-octane guards can avoid turnovers.

Reggie Miller vs. Earl Monroe. Tyrese Haliburton vs. Walt Frazier. Mel Daniels vs. Patrick Ewing... Pacers vs. Knicks, who has better all-time lineup?

The NBA Playoffs is often a war of attrition, and this Eastern Conference Final is no exception. The third seeded New York Knicks just beat the defending champion Boston Celtics in six games in their second-round matchup.

The Eastern Conference finals begin Wednesday with the New York Knicks hosting the Indiana Pacers (8 p.m. ET on TNT). The Knicks are favored by 4.5 points at Madison Square Garden and are -150 to win the series.