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.
Category: Basketball
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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.
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Bob Lanier, a Dominant Center of the 1970s and ’80s, Dies at 73
The New York Times – Sports:
Playing for the Detroit Pistons and the Milwaukee Bucks, he held his own against titans of the era like Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Willis Reed.
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Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets Wins Second NBA MVP Award
The New York Times – Sports:
A 6-foot-11 center, Jokic stands out among N.B.A. big men with his ability to score from inside and outside and bang the boards while finding open teammates.
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Kyrie Irving Wants the Nets, but Do the Nets Want Him?
The New York Times – Sports:
Brooklyn needs its star guard to be more than a part-time player next season, General Manager Sean Marks said, without clearly stating the team wants Irving back.
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Grizzlies Are Running Out of Time to Go From Good to Great
The New York Times – Sports:
A young Memphis team is getting a crash course in high-stakes basketball from championship-tested Golden State.
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Celtics’ Horford Turns Back the Clock and the Bucks
The New York Times – Sports:
Horford, Boston’s 35-year-old center, delivered 30 points and one big dunk as the Celtics tied their series, 2-2.
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Don’t Be Fooled by Tyrese Maxey’s Smile. The Sixers Guard Can Ball.
The New York Times – Sports:
Maxey, the second-year Philadelphia 76ers guard, is showing a maturity beyond his 21 years during the playoffs. And the Sixers need him.
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Anybody Can Dribble a Basketball. But Few Can Do It Like This.
The New York Times – Sports:
Three elite dribblers of the past — God Shammgod, Tim Hardaway and Oscar Robertson — share their secrets, and name their favorites now.