The New York Times – Sports:
The Nuggets had never been to the N.B.A. finals, but they showed they belonged with a comeback win in Game 5.
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Miami Heat Face 3-1 Deficit in NBA Finals After Game 4 Loss to Nuggets
The New York Times – Sports:
Only one team has come back from a 3-1 series deficit in the N.B.A. finals, but the Miami Heat seem confident they can be the second.
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The Miami Heat’s Secret Weapon for a Title? Zone Defense.
The New York Times – Sports:
The odds are against the Heat in their N.B.A. finals matchup with the Denver Nuggets. But the maligned zone defense may be their secret weapon.
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Jamal Murray’s Triple-Double Helps Nuggets Beat Miami Heat in Game 2
The New York Times – Sports:
Murray is often overshadowed by his teammate Nikola Jokic, but he has proved his value in leading the Nuggets to a 2-1 lead over the Heat in the N.B.A. finals.
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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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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.
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Boston Celtics Provide the Drama. Miami Heat Deliver the Win.
The New York Times – Sports:
A strange playoff series keeps getting weirder with injury scares and furious comebacks. It’s difficult to tell who is best prepared to adapt.
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NBA Preview: Miami Heat and Boston Celtics Fight to Win the East
The New York Times – Sports:
Miami and Boston will meet in the Eastern Conference finals, with each team rightfully confident in its ability to win. The series may be too close to call.