Tag: National Basketball Association
Hawks head to East finals after Game 7 win in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — Trae Young and the Hawks are taking their stunning turnaround to the Eastern Conference finals.
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Head games: Ben Simmons’ future uncertain after playoff flop
PHILADELPHIA — Ben Simmons backed his way to the basket, spun around Danilo Gallinari for the easy look at the net — an uncontested...
Collins’ size a key in Hawks’ matchup against Giannis, Bucks
ATLANTA — John Collins' value to the Atlanta Hawks' championship hopes — and in free agency — can't be fully measured by his points...
Nets’ ending came quickly, decisions about the future won’t
NEW YORK — The end for the Brooklyn Nets came quickly.
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Embrace the silence: Suns push for another win without Paul
PHOENIX — Even in a building packed with 16,583 rowdy, rollicking fans, Suns guard Cameron Payne could feel the silence.
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UNC: Bacot returning to Tar Heels for junior season
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina big man Armando Bacot is returning for his junior season after making himself eligible for the NBA draft.
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Gretzky, Nets’ Nash co-owners of new pro lacrosse team
LAS VEGAS — The National Lacrosse League announced Monday that it's expanding to Las Vegas and hockey great Wayne Gretzky, Brooklyn Nets coach...
Nets had the shooting and scoring, but needed more health
NEW YORK — The Brooklyn Nets had all the shooting and scoring any team could ever want.
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Conley, Mitchell in lineup with Jazz facing elimination
LOS ANGELES — Mike Conley and Donovan Mitchell were in Utah's starting lineup for Game 6 on Friday night, with the Jazz facing elimination...
Curry, Harris help 76ers stay alive, hold off Hawks 104-99
ATLANTA — Seth Curry hit six 3-pointes and scored 24 points and the top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers avoided elimination in the Eastern Conference semifinal series...