The New York Times – Sports:
It was the first playoff matchup of Stephen Curry and LeBron James since 2018. This time, James came out on top.
Category: Basketball
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Knicks Knocked Out of Playoffs in Game 6 Loss to Miami Heat
The New York Times – Sports:
It was the first time the Knicks had been to the Eastern Conference semifinals in a decade.
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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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Golden State on the Brink Against the Lakers
The New York Times – Sports:
Golden State’s stars made several uncharacteristic errors down the stretch against the Lakers in Game 4. The role players haven’t helped much either.
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He Saw ‘Greatness’ in the Lakers When They Were at Their Worst
The New York Times – Sports:
Terrance Burney, an airline employee, has stood outside many Lakers home games this season with encouraging signs — even when the team had the worst record in the N.B.A.
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Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Issued Foul for Shoving Suns Owner Mat Ishbia
The New York Times – Sports:
Nikola Jokic was issued a technical foul, but wasn’t ejected, when he briefly tangled with the owner Mat Ishbia on the sideline.
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Two Creative Directors on Sports, Hip-Hop and Faith
The New York Times – Music:
Free Richardson, of the Compound, and Phil Cho, of NoLedge Productions, have become innovators in the world of marketing. They also consider themselves family.
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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.