The New York Times – Sports:
The Miami Heat have nine undrafted players — more than any other N.B.A. team. “When you’re in that position,” one player said, “you’re willing to do anything.”
Author: Scott Cacciola
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Jayson Tatum Shines as Boston Celtics Blow Out 76ers in Game 7
The New York Times – Sports:
Tatum scored 51 points to help send the Celtics to the Eastern Conference finals, where they will face the Miami Heat.
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Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Overcomes Own Poor Play to Force Game 7
The New York Times – Sports:
Tatum said after Game 6 that he is “one of the best basketball players in the world.” But for the first three quarters against the 76ers, he sure didn’t look like it.
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James Harden Finds His Old Groove and Gets the Sixers Back on Track
The New York Times – Sports:
Harden, the Sixers guard, summoned the scoring machine he had been for previous teams but had not been in Games 2 and 3, and Philadelphia tied its second-round series with Boston, 2-2.
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An Assertive James Harden Shows Up and Delivers for the Sixers
The New York Times – Sports:
Harden took a back seat in Games 2 and 3 to Joel Embiid, but in Game 4, he summoned the scoring machine he had been for previous teams, and Philadelphia tied the series, 2-2.
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Golden State’s Stephen Curry Scores 50 in Game 7 Win Over Sacramento Kings
The New York Times – Sports:
Curry’s 50 points were the most ever in a Game 7, helping Golden State survive a contentious first-round series with Sacramento.
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‘Yoga for Jocks’ Keeps Golden State’s Kevon Looney Grounded
The New York Times – Sports:
Everyone wants an edge during the N.B.A. playoffs. Some like naps. Some have lucky shoes. Golden State’s Kevon Looney does “Joga.”
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Joel Embiid Says He Can ‘Do Anything’ on the Court. Let Him Show You.
The New York Times – Sports:
The Philadelphia 76ers center is one of the best big men in the N.B.A., but he may be coming for the jobs of the guards.