The New York Times – Sports:
The Nets built a superteam to win a championship. They did not make it out of the playoffs’ first round.
Category: Playoff Games
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The Nets and the Lakers Did Not Win. But Superteams Never Die.
The New York Times – Sports:
The stars did not align in Brooklyn or Los Angeles this time, but it’s certain that someone will try again. Kyrie Irving is already making plans.
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The Fathers Talk Trash Courtside. The Sons Battle in the N.B.A.
The New York Times – Sports:
They’re friends in real life, but Karl Towns and Tee Morant are bringing the heat for the Grizzlies-Timberwolves playoff series between their sons.
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The Pelicans Are Finding Their Way Without Zion Williamson
The New York Times – Sports:
New Orleans’s success without Williamson, who has been injured, has raised the ceiling on the team’s potential when he returns.
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The Nets Need a Miracle. Or Two. Or Three. Or Four.
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.
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This Grizzlies Game Is Why the Word ‘Jaw-Dropping’ Exists
The New York Times – Sports:
The Memphis Grizzlies were down by more than 20 points — twice — against the Timberwolves in Minnesota but won anyway. And it wasn’t because of their biggest star.
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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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Golden State’s Playoff Reappearance Doesn’t Quite Feel Like Old Times
The New York Times – Sports:
The heart of the roster — Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green — is back in the N.B.A. playoffs, a world away from Oakland, the team’s soul.