Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets to 116-105 win over Timberwolves in physical opener to 1st-round series

Jamal Murray scored 30 points, going 16 of 16 from the free-throw line and Nikola Jokic had a triple-double as the Denver ...

Nuggets hold off Timberwolves for ‘grimy’ Game 1 win to open NBA playoffs

Nikola Jokic went for a triple-double, and Denver’s defense was as good as its been all season in limiting the Timberwolves ...

Carmen Mlodzinski tosses 6 dominant innings as the Pirates top the Nationals 2-0

Carmen Mlodzinski allowed two hits over a career-high six innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Washington Nationals 2-0 ...

CJ Abrams has a home run in a three-hit game to lead the Nationals over the Pirates 5-4

CJ Abrams went 3 for 4 with a home run, a double and two RBIs as the Washington Nationals held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 ...