The New York Times – Sports:
Tatum said after Game 6 that he is “one of the best basketball players in the world.” But for the first three quarters against the 76ers, he sure didn’t look like it.
Category: Rivers, Doc
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James Harden Finds His Old Groove and Gets the Sixers Back on Track
The New York Times – Sports:
Harden, the Sixers guard, summoned the scoring machine he had been for previous teams but had not been in Games 2 and 3, and Philadelphia tied its second-round series with Boston, 2-2.
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An Assertive James Harden Shows Up and Delivers for the Sixers
The New York Times – Sports:
Harden took a back seat in Games 2 and 3 to Joel Embiid, but in Game 4, he summoned the scoring machine he had been for previous teams, and Philadelphia tied the series, 2-2.
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Joel Embiid Says He Can ‘Do Anything’ on the Court. Let Him Show You.
The New York Times – Sports:
The Philadelphia 76ers center is one of the best big men in the N.B.A., but he may be coming for the jobs of the guards.
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LeBron James Is Reminded in Boston That a Career Is Not All Glory
The New York Times – Sports:
James drew closer to the N.B.A. career scoring record ahead of games in New York, but the Celtics proved again why they have been one of his great adversaries over the past 20 years.
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The Sixers Give a Glimpse of How Good They Can Be
The New York Times – Sports:
Joel Embiid is formidable, and James Harden is keeping the offense on track. The Philadelphia 76ers are clicking — and hoping it lasts this time.
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The Milwaukee Bucks Are Betting on Déjà Vu
The New York Times – Sports:
Of course Giannis Antetokounmpo is back this season — but so is almost everyone else. Continuity could give Milwaukee an edge amid the N.B.A.’s roster upheavals.