The New York Times – Sports:
Gary Payton II has traces of his father’s tenacity on defense, but he’s making his own way through the N.B.A. with Golden State.
Category: Playoff Games
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Tampa Bay Defends Its Home Ice to Even the Series
The New York Times – Sports:
After facing the prospect of a three-game series deficit in Game 3, the Lightning will instead return to New York needing two wins to reach their third straight Stanley Cup finals.
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Klay Thompson’s Fix for His Shooting Woes? Unearthing His Alter Ego.
The New York Times – Sports:
The Golden State guard has turned to highlights of himself at his peak — in the mode of “Game 6 Klay” — to help emerge from a shooting slump in the N.B.A. finals.
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Colorado Avalanche Sweep Edmonton Oilers to Reach Stanley Cup Finals
The New York Times – Sports:
Colorado returned to the finals for the first time since 2001 after erasing a two-goal third-period deficit and winning in overtime on a goal by Artturi Lehkonen.
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Golden State Beats Boston Celtics in Game 2 of NBA Finals
The New York Times – Sports:
After collapsing in the fourth quarter of Game 1, Golden State turned an early lead in Game 2 into a big-time victory to even the series.
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For Tampa Bay, a Win Over the Rangers Comes at an Opportune Time
The New York Times – Sports:
At risk of falling into a three-game deficit, the Lightning scored a late goal to beat the Rangers for the first time in six games this season and maintain their pursuit of a third straight title.
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Easy to Overlook, Payton Pritchard Isn’t Too Small for the Celtics’ Big Moments
The New York Times – Sports:
The second-year Boston guard Payton Pritchard is just over six feet tall, which can be a problem on defense. But clutch shooting is his strength.
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N.B.A. Finals Preview: Boston Celtics Take On Golden State
The New York Times – Sports:
Golden State has been to the finals six times in eight years. But the young stars of the Celtics may finally be ready for their big moment.
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Boston Celtics Beat Miami Heat in Game 7 for Trip to N.B.A. Finals
The New York Times – Sports:
The Celtics led by 15 after the first quarter. Miami’s Jimmy Butler fueled the Heat’s comeback attempt, but it wasn’t enough.