Tag: NBA Playoffs
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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Joel Embiid, 76ers rout Wizards to take 3-0 series lead
WASHINGTON — The “M-V-P!” chants came not from the home crowd saluting Bradley Beal but rival 76ers fans for Joel Embiid, who put on...
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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AP Sportlight
May 31
1927 — Detroit first baseman Johnny Neun records an...
Caldwell-Pope out for Lakers in Game 4; Davis, Paul active
LOS ANGELES — Starting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will miss Game 4 of the Los Angeles Lakers' first-round playoff series with the Phoenix Suns due...
Lakers’ Caldwell-Pope has knee bruise, no structural damage
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Lakers starting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has a mildly bruised left knee, and his availability is uncertain for Game 4...
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...