The New York Times – Sports:
Wiggins, the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2014, had developed a reputation as a bust. Coming to Golden State has helped him finally tap his potential.
Category: Basketball
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The Stats Are Hiding a Secret About the Miami Heat’s P.J. Tucker
The New York Times – Sports:
Tucker did a little bit of everything in a Game 1 win over the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals — including help neutralize Jayson Tatum.
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NBA Preview: Golden State and the Dallas Mavericks Battle in the West
The New York Times – Sports:
The last time Dallas and Golden State met in the playoffs, it didn’t go so well for the Mavericks.
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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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Dallas Mavericks Stun the Phoenix Suns in Game 7 Upset
The New York Times – Sports:
The Suns had the best record in the N.B.A. in the regular season, and went to the finals last year. This time, they couldn’t make it out of the second round of the playoffs.
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Boston Celtics Dominate Milwaukee Bucks in Game 7 Win
The New York Times – Sports:
Boston, with a surprise 27 points from Grant Williams, led by as many as 28. The Celtics will face the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals.
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Jayson Tatum Saves the Boston Celtics’ Season With 46 Points
The New York Times – Sports:
Was it the 46 points? The crushing 3-pointers? The clutch free throws? Tatum, the Boston forward, was feeling it against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday.
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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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Jimmy Butler and the Heat Close Out the 76ers in Game 6
The New York Times – Sports:
Philadelphia traded Jimmy Butler to Miami after falling short of the conference finals in 2019. Now he’s going, and they’re going home.