Tag: NBA Eastern Conference
Roster transformation by Bucks pays off with sweep of Heat
MIAMI — Milwaukee’s roster transformation started after losing to Miami in last season’s playoffs, one that made the Bucks give themselves a critical look.
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Conley now former team’s villain, 76ers on verge of sweep
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Grizzlies fans cheered Mike Conley earlier this year when he finally earned All-Star recognition in his 14th season.
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Young leads Hawks to 113-96 win over Knicks, 3-1 series lead
ATLANTA — Trae Young scored 27 points, John Collins added 22 despite a smack to the lip and the Hawks frustrated Julius Randle and...
East champs no more, the Heat start to look to what’s next
MIAMI — Not even an hour into the offseason, Jimmy Butler was already looking ahead.
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Young, Morant call fan behavior disgusting, unacceptable
Memphis guard Ja Morant says the treatment of his family during Game 2 in Utah was “very unacceptable.” Atlanta guard Trae Young has seen...
After spitting ordeal, Young leads Hawks past Knicks 105-94
ATLANTA — Shaking off a spitting incident at Madison Square Garden, Trae Young dazzled in the first home playoff game of his career, scoring...
Tatum’s 50 points carry Celtics over Nets 125-119
BOSTON — Jayson Tatum scored a playoff career-high 50 points to carry the Boston Celtics back into their series against the Brooklyn Nets with...
Tatum scores 50 points, Celtics beat Nets to cut deficit
BOSTON — Jayson Tatum scored a playoff career-high 50 points to carry the Boston Celtics back into their series against the Brooklyn Nets with...
Sweep: Bucks oust Heat 120-103, roll into Round 2
MIAMI — Turns out, there was a reason the Milwaukee Bucks weren't worried about a playoff rematch with the Miami Heat in Round 1...
Bucks sweep Heat to advance to 2nd round
MIAMI — Turns out, there was a reason the Milwaukee Bucks weren’t worried about a playoff rematch with the Miami Heat in Round 1...