The New York Times – Sports:
Boston, with a surprise 27 points from Grant Williams, led by as many as 28. The Celtics will face the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals.
Author: Scott Cacciola
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Jayson Tatum Saves the Boston Celtics’ Season With 46 Points
The New York Times – Sports:
Was it the 46 points? The crushing 3-pointers? The clutch free throws? Tatum, the Boston forward, was feeling it against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday.
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Grizzlies Are Running Out of Time to Go From Good to Great
The New York Times – Sports:
A young Memphis team is getting a crash course in high-stakes basketball from championship-tested Golden State.
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An N.B.A. Coach’s Journey from FedEx to the Top Job
The New York Times – Sports:
Boston Celtics Coach Ime Udoka struggled to catch on in the N.B.A. as a player. But once he did, he leveraged his experience to become a leader on the sideline.
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Chris Paul’s ‘Revenge Tour’ Is No Fun for Luka Doncic
The New York Times – Sports:
The second-round playoff series between Paul’s Suns, who lost in the N.B.A. finals last year, and Doncic’s Mavericks has at its center two of the game’s best point guards.
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Chris Paul’s ‘Revenge Tour’ Is No Fun for Luka Doncic
The New York Times – Sports:
The second-round playoff series between Paul’s Suns, who lost in the N.B.A. finals last year, and Doncic’s Mavericks has at its center two of the game’s best point guards.
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Nets Eliminated by Celtics in NBA Playoffs
The New York Times – Sports:
The early playoff exit was a stunning end to a season that began with championship dreams behind Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.
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The Nets Need a Miracle. Or Two. Or Three. Or Four.
The New York Times – Sports:
No N.B.A. team has won a playoff series after losing the first three games. That’s the Nets’ challenge now, and Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant don’t look ready.
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Jordan Poole Is Reviving Memories of Golden State’s Glory Days
The New York Times – Sports:
Jordan Poole’s emergence as a scoring threat has helped give Golden State the flow and feel of its championship teams. “They allow me just to be me,” he said.