The New York Times – Sports:
A freshman player sued The Times after it placed him at a crime scene. The newspaper will correct its coverage.
Category: Basketball
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The Nuggets or Heat Will Get a Trophy. But Will Either Get Respect?
The New York Times – Sports:
Both the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat believe they have been disrespected and are using that as motivation as they compete for a championship.
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In the N.B.A. Playoffs, Flopping Is a Welcome Sideshow
The New York Times – Sports:
Basketball stars from Nikola Jokic to Kyle Lowry are hamming up their reactions to even the slightest contact, writes our columnist. They could benefit from an acting lesson.
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Celtics Hit Another Dead End, With No Clear Path Forward This Time
The New York Times – Sports:
A team with N.B.A. championship aspirations fell short against Miami. Tough calls and new contracts await.
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Miami Heat Beat Boston Celtics in Game 7 to Advance to NBA Finals
The New York Times – Sports:
The Heat are just the second eighth seed to reach the N.B.A. championship series. They beat Boston, the No. 2 seed, in the Eastern Conference finals.
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The Miami Heat Might Blow a 3-0 Series Lead
The New York Times – Sports:
No N.B.A. team has lost a best-of-seven playoff series after winning the first three games, but the Heat are one loss from being the first.
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Boston Celtics Force Game 7 Against Miami Heat With Buzzer-Beater
The New York Times – Sports:
The Heat let a 3-0 series lead slip away in the Eastern Conference finals with sloppy play, bad shooting and disappearing acts by their stars.
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What Carmelo Anthony Meant to New York City
The New York Times – Sports:
Anthony, a Brooklyn native, rejuvenated a beleaguered Knicks fan base and embraced the city’s culture, on and off the court.