The New York Times – Sports:
Sacramento, which hasn’t won a playoff series in 19 seasons, is using its youth to its advantage against the defending champions.
Category: Basketball
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Knicks vs. Heat: Brawls, Nail-Biters and a Clinging Coach
The New York Times – Sports:
The teams’ meeting in the Eastern Conference semifinals will play out in the shadow of a lively postseason history.
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Dick Groat, Hoops Whiz Who Became a Star Shortstop, Dies at 92
The New York Times – Sports:
He insisted he was better at basketball, but as a shortstop he won the National League batting championship and M.V.P. Award and was a five-time All-Star.
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Their Reputations Precede Them. And That’s the Problem.
The New York Times – Sports:
When an athlete breaks the rules of the game, he or she may be judged on much more than that single act. Call it the Draymond Green Effect.
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Houston Rockets Introduce Coach Ime Udoka
The New York Times – Sports:
The Celtics fired Udoka in February after he violated team policies. Udoka said at a news conference for his hiring as Houston’s coach that he had worked on himself and become a better person.
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Kevin Durant and Westbrook Are Finding Their Way Without Each Other
The New York Times – Sports:
Durant’s Suns bested Westbrook’s Clippers in the first round of the playoffs, but the former teammates held their own.
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Adam Silver Defends N.B.A.’s Miles Bridges Suspension
The New York Times – Sports:
Miles Bridges, the former Hornets forward, was credited 20 games toward a suspension for domestic violence. Silver said he felt the move seemed fair since Bridges had not played this season.
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LeBron James Has First 20-20 Game
The New York Times – Sports:
A 22-point, 20-rebound game by James led the Lakers in Game 4 against the Grizzlies, a win that put Ja Morant and Memphis on the brink of elimination.