The New York Times – Sports:
Boston was the best defensive team last season en route to the N.B.A. finals. Not so much this year. A scorching offense has helped them to the best record this year.
Category: Boston Celtics
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John Y. Brown Jr., KFC Mogul and Kentucky Governor, Dies at 88
The New York Times – Sports:
Though his political career was brief, after storming to victory with a former Miss America by his side, he made millions by buying the fried chicken chain.
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Nets Name Jacque Vaughn as Head Coach
The New York Times – Sports:
Vaughn, an assistant coach, was filling in since the team fired Steve Nash last week. Guard Kyrie Irving, who promoted an antisemitic movie on Twitter, remains suspended.
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Nets Name Jacque Vaughn as Head Coach
The New York Times – Sports:
Vaughn, an assistant coach, had been filling in since the team fired Steve Nash last week. Guard Kyrie Irving, who promoted an antisemitic movie on Twitter, remains suspended.
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Celtics Shake Off N.B.A. Finals Loss With Season-Opening Win
The New York Times – Sports:
A tough loss to Golden State ended Boston’s championship hopes last season. The lessons from that series are already showing.
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What to Know About the New NBA Season
The New York Times – Sports:
Much of the conversation around the league the past few months hasn’t been about basketball.
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NBA Season Preview: The Nets and the Lakers Are the Wild Cards
The New York Times – Sports:
Newly healthy stars and rising young players could shift the power dynamics in both conferences. But if the Nets and the Lakers can recover from off-season drama, they may be the teams to beat.
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Boston Celtics Coach Ime Udoka Rose Fast and Fell Hard
The New York Times – Sports:
Weeks after the Celtics abruptly suspended Udoka for the season, it’s still not entirely clear why. Some who have known him are struggling to make sense of the situation.