Tag: NBA Eastern Conference
Durant, Irving power Nets past Cavs for No. 2 seed in East
<p>NEW YORK — Kevin Durant had 23 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds and the Brooklyn Nets took the No. 2 seed in the...
Yes, broadcaster Marv Albert retiring after NBA East finals
NEW YORK — Marv Albert is retiring after the NBA's Eastern Conference finals, ending a broadcasting career spanning nearly 60 years.
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Hawks head to playoffs after 124-95 rout of woeful Rockets
<p>ATLANTA — Rookie Onyeka Okongwu set career highs with 21 points and 14 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks headed to the playoffs on a...
Injuries likely to impact quality of play in NBA postseason
The NBA playoffs should be entertaining, as they always are.
Just...
Maxey leads 76ers past Magic 128-117 in meaningless finale
<p>PHILADELPHIA — Tyrese Maxey had 30 points, seven rebounds and six assists, and the Eastern Conference champion Philadelphia 76ers beat the Orlando Magic 128-117...
Bucks beat Heat 122-108, maintain bid for East’s No. 2 seed
MILWAUKEE — Khris Middleton and Bryn Forbes each scored 21 points to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Miami Heat 122-108 on Saturday night...
Randle, Knicks beat Celtics to clinch No. 4 seed in East
NEW YORK — Julius Randle and the New York Knicks will open the NBA playoffs at home.
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Wiz to face Celtics after beating Hornets for 8th in East
WASHINGTON — The Washington Wizards finished eighth in the Eastern Conference standings and set up a play-in matchup against the No. 7 Boston Celtics...
Brissett has career-high 31 as Pacers beat Raptors 125-113
TAMPA, Fla. — Oshae Brissett scored a career-best 31 points and Domantas Sabonis added 25 points, 16 rebounds and three steals and the Indiana...
Bucks’ Middleton to miss regular-season finale against Bulls
CHICAGO — Milwaukee Bucks star Khris Middleton will miss the regular-season finale against the Chicago Bulls because of a sore left ankle.
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