The New York Times – Sports:
Fans are used to seeing gruesome injuries. But there was no media playbook for what happened to Hamlin.
Category: Basketball
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NBA Has Sharp Rise in 50-Point Games
The New York Times – Sports:
Donovan Mitchell’s 71 points in a game this week was the top mark since 2006, but a rise in offense (and a lack of defense) has made high-scoring games a routine affair.
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Texas Longhorns Fire Basketball Coach After Domestic Assault Charge
The New York Times – Sports:
Chris Beard, who was named head coach of the University of Texas men’s team in April 2021, was arrested in December and charged with a third-degree felony.
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The Best N.B.A. Rebounding Training: Battling 14 Siblings
The New York Times – Sports:
Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams is great at snagging his team’s missed shots. His childhood may be the secret to his muscle.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Brings His Friends on Ride to NBA Stardom
The New York Times – Sports:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Oklahoma City Thunder guard, is having a career season as one of the N.B.A.’s top scorers. He’s had a little help from his childhood friends.
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Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert Talks, Criticism, Covid and Donovan Mitchell
The New York Times – Sports:
Gobert had a dominant run in Utah, but now he and the Minnesota Timberwolves are struggling to find their fit together. He hears the chatter — and ignores it.
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Luka Doncic Has 60 Points, 21 Rebounds and 10 Assists
The New York Times – Sports:
The Mavericks rallied to beat the Knicks in overtime as Doncic rewrote the N.B.A. record books with a 60-point triple-double.
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Nets Cut the Drama and Rekindle Championship Hopes
The New York Times – Sports:
Kevin Durant’s trade request, a coaching change and Kyrie Irving’s suspension made the Nets look destined for another season of disappointment. Now, they’re the hottest team in the Eastern Conference.