The New York Times – Sports:
No N.B.A. team has won a playoff series after losing the first three games. That’s the Nets’ challenge now, and Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant don’t look ready.
Category: Basketball
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Jordan Poole Is Reviving Memories of Golden State’s Glory Days
The New York Times – Sports:
Jordan Poole’s emergence as a scoring threat has helped give Golden State the flow and feel of its championship teams. “They allow me just to be me,” he said.
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This Grizzlies Game Is Why the Word ‘Jaw-Dropping’ Exists
The New York Times – Sports:
The Memphis Grizzlies were down by more than 20 points — twice — against the Timberwolves in Minnesota but won anyway. And it wasn’t because of their biggest star.
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The Nets May Be in Trouble. But They Still Have Kevin Durant.
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.
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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.