The New York Times – Sports:
Four players from the 1975-76 Nuggets team that went to the A.B.A. finals share their memories and what it would mean for Denver to win a championship this year.
Category: National Basketball Assn
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Jimmy Butler and Nikola Jokic Led Their Teams to the NBA Finals in Very Different Ways
The New York Times – Sports:
Experts in leadership say the differing styles of Miami’s Jimmy Butler and Denver’s Nikola Jokic show there’s no one right way to be a leader.
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The Heat, a Long Shot in the Playoffs, Pull Even with Long Shots
The New York Times – Sports:
Miami, usually outgunned by the Denver offense, made 17 3-pointers to even the N.B.A. Finals series at one game apiece.
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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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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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The Humble ‘Sticky Pad’ Keeping N.B.A. Sneakers on the Court
The New York Times – Sports:
Players across the league have long relied on a pad of translucent sheets of adhesive known as a Slipp-Nott to ensure they have enough traction during games.