Tag: National Basketball Association
Mavs trying to end 10-year run without playoff series win
<p>DALLAS — Asked about the decade without a playoff series victory since coaching the Dallas Mavericks to their only championship, Rick Carlisle quickly mentioned...
Anthony prepares to face Denver in playoffs for first time
PORTLAND, Ore. — Carmelo Anthony has been around the NBA for quite some time but he’s never faced the team that launched his career...
Randle, Harden the keys for a playoff run, or 2, in New York
<p>NEW YORK — James Harden was the final piece to a Big Three. Julius Randle is an unquestioned No. 1.</p>
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After tough year, Butler says Heat are ‘ready for anything’
MIAMI — This was not the season the Miami Heat envisioned.
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Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. embraces bigger role in playoffs
<p>DENVER — Nikola Jokic's sidekick in last year's playoffs was Jamal Murray. This year, it'll be Michael Porter Jr.</p>
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McMillan fined $25,000 for saying NBA favors Knicks’ success
ATLANTA — Atlanta Hawks interim coach Nate McMillan was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Thursday after saying the league is rooting for the...
Hawks F Reddish (Achilles) expected to miss opening round
<p>ATLANTA — Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish is expected to miss the opening round of the playoffs as he continues his extended recovery from...
Anthony prepares to face Denver in playoffs for first time
<p>PORTLAND, Ore. — Carmelo Anthony has been around the NBA for quite some time but he’s never faced the team that launched his career...
Mavs trying to end 10-year run without playoff series win
DALLAS — Asked about the decade without a playoff series victory since coaching the Dallas Mavericks to their only championship, Rick Carlisle quickly mentioned...
After tough year, Butler says Heat are ‘ready for anything’
<p>MIAMI — This was not the season the Miami Heat envisioned.</p>
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