The New York Times – Sports:
Steve Javie was an N.B.A. official for 25 years. Now he spends his time on TV during games, telling viewers if today’s refs are making the right calls.
Author: Sopan Deb
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Who Referees the NBA Referees? On TV, Steve Javie Does.
The New York Times – Sports:
Steve Javie was an N.B.A. official for 25 years. Now he spends his time on TV during games, telling viewers if today’s refs are making the right calls.
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NBA Preview: Miami Heat and Boston Celtics Fight to Win the East
The New York Times – Sports:
Miami and Boston will meet in the Eastern Conference finals, with each team rightfully confident in its ability to win. The series may be too close to call.
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The Phoenix Suns Weren’t Supposed to Get Pushed to Game 7
The New York Times – Sports:
The Suns have been off their game against Dallas. (So. Many. Turnovers.) But the Mavericks are flawed, too. They have one last game to get it together.
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Celtics’ Horford Turns Back the Clock and the Bucks
The New York Times – Sports:
Horford, Boston’s 35-year-old center, delivered 30 points and one big dunk as the Celtics tied their series, 2-2.
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Anybody Can Dribble a Basketball. But Few Can Do It Like This.
The New York Times – Sports:
Three elite dribblers of the past — God Shammgod, Tim Hardaway and Oscar Robertson — share their secrets, and name their favorites now.
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An N.B.A. Star Who Can’t Watch N.B.A. Games? It’s About Bad Habits.
The New York Times – Sports:
“I have principles when it comes to this game,” Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton said. So when others don’t seem to, he said, “I don’t watch it at all.”
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Joel Embiid Is Carving a Path Into the Heart of Philadelphia
The New York Times – Sports:
Embiid came into his own this season, positioning the Sixers for a run at a championship. Yet another injury may derail that goal, but he has earned respect.
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Nikola Jokic Dishes With the Best of Them
The New York Times – Sports:
Jokic, the Denver Nuggets center, may be one of the best passers ever. But Golden State is making it more difficult for him to do what he does best.