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: Brooklyn Nets
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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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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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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.
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Nets Beat Cavaliers in Play-In and Will Face Celtics Next
The New York Times – Sports:
For three quarters, the Nets again showed their best side. A matchup against the Celtics in the playoffs will require a more complete effort.
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Playoff Makeovers May Upend the N.B.A. Championship Chase
The New York Times – Sports:
Injured stars could return for the postseason, creating an undercurrent of unpredictability for their opponents.
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Herb Turetzky, Nets’ Official Scorer for 54 Years, Dies at 76
The New York Times – Sports:
He recorded the statistics of more than 2,200 home games for the team in both New York and New Jersey, and in both the American and National Basketball Associations.
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Kyrie Irving Makes His Brooklyn Return
The New York Times – Sports:
With new vaccine rules in place, the Nets can finally play their star guard at the Barclays Center.
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‘Kyrie Carve Out’ in Vaccine Mandate Frees Irving to Play in New York
The New York Times – Sports:
Irving, the Nets point guard, had been barred by city rules from playing in New York because he was unvaccinated against Covid-19. Mayor Adams is expected to announce a change on Thursday.