The New York Times – Sports:
The brilliant Durant who so often appears in critical moments? He’s been missing in the playoffs against the Celtics. “I just got to go out there and play,” he said.
Author: Scott Cacciola
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Boston Celtics Buzzer-Beater Takes Down Kyrie Irving and the Nets
The New York Times – Sports:
Irving, the Nets guard, had a brilliant Game 1 against Boston on Sunday, but the Celtics, led by Jayson Tatum and his buzzer-beater, ended up on top.
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Boston Marathon: Natasha Wodak and Malindi Elmore Make Their Debuts
The New York Times – Sports:
After taking breaks from the sport, Natasha Wodak, 40, and Malindi Elmore, 42, expect to be in the mix among the elites at the Boston Marathon.
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Playoff Makeovers May Upend the N.B.A. Championship Chase
The New York Times – Sports:
Injured stars could return for the postseason, creating an undercurrent of unpredictability for their opponents.
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Wesley Matthews Does Dirty Work for Milwaukee Bucks
The New York Times – Sports:
Wesley Matthews does the little things for the Milwaukee Bucks. “We talk about trying to make everything difficult,” said Coach Mike Budenholzer.
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How Australia Became an NBA Point Guard Pipeline
The New York Times – Sports:
The N.B.A. Global Academy has developed a reputation for training elite young passers, including Josh Giddey, the sixth overall pick in last year’s draft.
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’Magic Could Happen’ as Newbury Park Milers Seek a Record
The New York Times – Sports:
The star milers of Newbury Park High School are getting a crash course in celebrity as they seek to crush a record. Catch them if you can. (You can’t.)
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Nets Beat the New Look 76ers
The New York Times – Sports:
The Nets were amazing. The 76ers were awful.
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Wilt Chamberlain's 100-Point Game Changed the NBA
The New York Times – Sports:
For the game’s 60th anniversary, two of Chamberlain’s teammates relived the night that was a touchstone for a transcendent athlete and the white-by-design N.B.A.