The New York Times – Sports:
Irving, the Nets guard, had a brilliant Game 1 against Boston on Sunday, but the Celtics, led by Jayson Tatum and his buzzer-beater, ended up on top.
Category: Playoff Games
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The Sixers Get a Win, But Not a Chance to Exhale
The New York Times – Sports:
The Game 1 victory over the Raptors won’t ease the pressure on Joel Embiid and James Harden, who have played well but come up short in the end before.
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Stephen Curry Returns, and Golden State Beats the Nuggets
The New York Times – Sports:
Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, Golden State’s championship core, are back together in the postseason for the first time since 2019.
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N.B.A. Playoffs Preview: Good Luck Predicting Anything
The New York Times – Sports:
The Suns have dominated, and the Bucks are the reigning champions. But the Grizzlies, Celtics, Sixers, Nets, Heat and Golden State all have a real shot to win.
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How it Feels to Watch Ja Morant Fly: ‘A Magician Up There’
The New York Times – Sports:
An aerial artist. A skateboarder. A BMX rider. A skydiving instructor. They all see parallels between what they do and what Morant does when he dunks in the N.B.A.
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Karl-Anthony Towns and the ‘Swaggy’ Timberwolves Are Ready
The New York Times – Sports:
Towns, the Timberwolves center, said he’s never doubted himself and now he has the right team behind him. “Whatever it takes to win, we will do as a team,” he said.
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Playoff Makeovers May Upend the N.B.A. Championship Chase
The New York Times – Sports:
Injured stars could return for the postseason, creating an undercurrent of unpredictability for their opponents.
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European Playoff Will Determine Third U.S. Opponent in Group B
The New York Times – Sports:
Ukraine, Wales and Scotland will battle in June for Europe’s final place in Qatar.
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NFL to Change Postseason Overtime Rule After Bills’ Playoff Loss
The New York Times – Sports:
Each team will get an overtime possession in playoff games.