The New York Times – Sports:
Losing Game 1 at home was a setback for the Knicks, but it’s not a reason to count them out. They still have their depth and defense.
Category: Miami Heat
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Knicks vs. Heat: Brawls, Nail-Biters and a Clinging Coach
The New York Times – Sports:
The teams’ meeting in the Eastern Conference semifinals will play out in the shadow of a lively postseason history.
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A Columnist and Basketball’s ‘Chosen One’
The New York Times – Sports:
As LeBron James approaches the N.B.A.’s career scoring record, the former Times reporter Harvey Araton has been thinking about the way reporters have covered him.
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LeBron James Is Reminded in Boston That a Career Is Not All Glory
The New York Times – Sports:
James drew closer to the N.B.A. career scoring record ahead of games in New York, but the Celtics proved again why they have been one of his great adversaries over the past 20 years.
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Miami Sinks the Thunder With Record Night at the Free-Throw Line
The New York Times – Sports:
The Heat were 40 for 40 on free throws, winning the game on Jimmy Butler’s 35th point (and 23rd free throw) of the game.
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A Tough Start in Texas Turned Jimmy Butler Into an NBA All-Star
The New York Times – Sports:
Butler is impossible to miss as the fiercely competitive star of the Miami Heat. But he got his start at a small junior college in Texas after bigger schools overlooked him.
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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.