Tag: National Basketball Association
Young scores 36 points, Hawks finish off Knicks in Game 5
NEW YORK — Trae Young put the finishing touches on his impressive first playoff series with 36 points and nine assists, and the Atlanta...
Jazz advance to 2nd round, beating Grizzlies in Game 5
SALT LAKE CITY — Donovan Mitchell scored 26 of his 30 points in the first half and the Utah Jazz advanced to the second...
Doncic scores 42 and leads Mavs over Clippers 105-100
LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic scored 42 points, Tim Hardaway Jr. hit two free throws with eight seconds left, and the Dallas Mavericks edged...
Hawks, 76ers win Game 5s to set up 2nd-round series
NEW YORK — Trae Young put the finishing touches on his impressive first playoff series with 36 points and nine assists, and the Atlanta...
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June 8
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Knicks make surprise playoff return, need work to stay there
NEW YORK — Everyone was about to head home for the summer when a “Let's go Knicks! Let's go Knicks!" chant broke out at...
Grizzlies see bright future after surprising playoff push
The Memphis Grizzlies believe they have a great foundation after returning to the playoffs much faster than anyone outside the franchise expected.
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Wizards GM skirts topic of coach’s future after playoff exit
WASHINGTON — The first topic raised with Washington Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard the day after the team's season ended was the topic that...
In Riley’s mind, the first thing the Heat need is some rest
MIAMI — Pat Riley has identified an immediate priority for the Miami Heat: Do absolutely nothing.
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Clippers plan augmented reality ‘Kids Cast’ of playoff game
LOS ANGELES — The LA Clippers game against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday not only carries big stakes in respect to the Western Conference...