NBA Hall of Famer and two-time champion Bill Walton has passed away at 71 following a prolonged battle with cancer, announced by the league on Monday.

The Western Conference finals have showcased the experience and resilience of veteran teams. Tonight, the Dallas Mavericks, favored to sweep the Minnesota Timberwolves, aim to secure their spot in the NBA Finals, following a commanding 3-0 lead in the series.

In a surprising revelation, Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball shared that he underwent a rare and intricate procedure last year to address his persistent meniscus injury in his left knee. The 26-year-old detailed his experience on his podcast, "The WAE Show," shedding light on the severity of his condition and the extensive measures taken to save his career.

In the storied history of the NBA, no team has ever rallied from a 3-0 deficit to win a best-of-seven playoff series. The Boston Celtics, holding a commanding 3-0 lead over the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, aim to avoid becoming a footnote in this statistic and close out the series in Game 4.

As the Eastern Conference Finals shift to Indiana for Game 3, the Boston Celtics hold a 2-0 series lead over the Indiana Pacers. This pivotal game, with potentially decisive outcomes, will take place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.