The New York Times – Sports:
The W.N.B.A.’s Phoenix Mercury will miss the playoffs for the first time since 2012. Their sustained success was rare among major pro sports teams.
Category: Boston Celtics
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Miami Heat Prove Value of Patience, Even in NBA Finals Defeat
The New York Times – Sports:
There was something novel and fun about the Heat as they pulled off upset after upset as the Eastern Conference’s No. 8 seed.
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In the N.B.A. Playoffs, Flopping Is a Welcome Sideshow
The New York Times – Sports:
Basketball stars from Nikola Jokic to Kyle Lowry are hamming up their reactions to even the slightest contact, writes our columnist. They could benefit from an acting lesson.
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Celtics Hit Another Dead End, With No Clear Path Forward This Time
The New York Times – Sports:
A team with N.B.A. championship aspirations fell short against Miami. Tough calls and new contracts await.
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Miami Heat Beat Boston Celtics in Game 7 to Advance to NBA Finals
The New York Times – Sports:
The Heat are just the second eighth seed to reach the N.B.A. championship series. They beat Boston, the No. 2 seed, in the Eastern Conference finals.
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The Miami Heat Might Blow a 3-0 Series Lead
The New York Times – Sports:
No N.B.A. team has lost a best-of-seven playoff series after winning the first three games, but the Heat are one loss from being the first.
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Boston Celtics Force Game 7 Against Miami Heat With Buzzer-Beater
The New York Times – Sports:
The Heat let a 3-0 series lead slip away in the Eastern Conference finals with sloppy play, bad shooting and disappearing acts by their stars.
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Boston Celtics Finally Look Like They Want to Beat the Miami Heat
The New York Times – Sports:
Boston hadn’t looked like the team that went to the N.B.A. finals last season — or like a team that wanted to get there this year.
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Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat Have the Boston Celtics on the Ropes
The New York Times – Sports:
Butler has shaped the Miami Heat in his no-quit, self-assured image, which is bad news for a reeling Boston team that is one loss from elimination in the Eastern Conference finals.