The New York Times – Sports:
Sacramento, which hasn’t won a playoff series in 19 seasons, is using its youth to its advantage against the defending champions.
Category: Playoff Games
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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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Kevin Durant and Westbrook Are Finding Their Way Without Each Other
The New York Times – Sports:
Durant’s Suns bested Westbrook’s Clippers in the first round of the playoffs, but the former teammates held their own.
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‘Yoga for Jocks’ Keeps Golden State’s Kevon Looney Grounded
The New York Times – Sports:
Everyone wants an edge during the N.B.A. playoffs. Some like naps. Some have lucky shoes. Golden State’s Kevon Looney does “Joga.”
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The Workers Clippers and Lakers
The New York Times – Sports:
Between Thursday and Monday night, Crypto.com Arena will have hosted four N.B.A. games and two in the N.H.L. It was an eventful weekend for the workers who convert the venue from rink to court.
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A Decade After Sacramento Showed Up for the Kings, the Kings Return the Favor
The New York Times – Sports:
The surprising Kings are pushing Golden State in their first-round N.B.A. playoff matchup. Sacramento fans have waited a long time for a team that matched their fervor.
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Basketball and Hockey Fans in New York Are Busy This Spring
The New York Times – Sports:
All five professional winter-season teams in the metro area made the playoffs for the first time since 1994.
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Draymond Green’s Suspension Could Sink Golden State. Again.
The New York Times – Sports:
The Golden State forward’s antics are a constant threat to his team’s championship hopes.