The New York Times – Sports:
The brilliant Durant who so often appears in critical moments? He’s been missing in the playoffs against the Celtics. “I just got to go out there and play,” he said.
Category: Basketball
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Nikola Jokic Dishes With the Best of Them
The New York Times – Sports:
Jokic, the Denver Nuggets center, may be one of the best passers ever. But Golden State is making it more difficult for him to do what he does best.
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Nikola Jokic Dishes With the Best of Them
The New York Times – Sports:
Jokic, the Denver Nuggets center, may be one of the best passers ever. But Golden State is making it more difficult for him to do what he does best.
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Golden State’s Playoff Reappearance Doesn’t Quite Feel Like Old Times
The New York Times – Sports:
The heart of the roster — Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green — is back in the N.B.A. playoffs, a world away from Oakland, the team’s soul.
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Boston Celtics Buzzer-Beater Takes Down Kyrie Irving and the Nets
The New York Times – Sports:
Irving, the Nets guard, had a brilliant Game 1 against Boston on Sunday, but the Celtics, led by Jayson Tatum and his buzzer-beater, ended up on top.
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The Sixers Get a Win, But Not a Chance to Exhale
The New York Times – Sports:
The Game 1 victory over the Raptors won’t ease the pressure on Joel Embiid and James Harden, who have played well but come up short in the end before.
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Stephen Curry Returns, and Golden State Beats the Nuggets
The New York Times – Sports:
Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, Golden State’s championship core, are back together in the postseason for the first time since 2019.
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N.B.A. Playoffs Preview: Good Luck Predicting Anything
The New York Times – Sports:
The Suns have dominated, and the Bucks are the reigning champions. But the Grizzlies, Celtics, Sixers, Nets, Heat and Golden State all have a real shot to win.