The New York Times – Sports:
Curry’s 50 points were the most ever in a Game 7, helping Golden State survive a contentious first-round series with Sacramento.
Category: Sacramento Kings
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Their Reputations Precede Them. And That’s the Problem.
The New York Times – Sports:
When an athlete breaks the rules of the game, he or she may be judged on much more than that single act. Call it the Draymond Green Effect.
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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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Warriors Win at Home, Which Is Part of Their Problem
The New York Times – Sports:
Golden State beat Sacramento to earn its first win of the playoffs, but in doing so reinforced a troubling trend from the regular season.
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Golden State’s Draymond Green Suspended for Game 3 Against Kings
The New York Times – Sports:
Green, the Golden State forward, who stepped on Sacramento center Domantas Sabonis in Game 2 Monday, was suspended in part because of a “history of unsportsmanlike acts,” the N.B.A. said.
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The NBA Was Redesigned for Drama, and It’s Working
The New York Times – Sports:
The last day of the regular season saw flashes of brilliance from the best teams, punches thrown and disappointing defeats.
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Domantas Sabonis’s N.B.A. Stardom Is Fueled by Family Legacy
The New York Times – Sports:
The Sacramento Kings big man Domantas Sabonis plays with the bruising style of his father, Arvydas. It has made him an All-Star and helped the Kings break a 16-season playoff drought.
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NBA Season Preview: The Nets and the Lakers Are the Wild Cards
The New York Times – Sports:
Newly healthy stars and rising young players could shift the power dynamics in both conferences. But if the Nets and the Lakers can recover from off-season drama, they may be the teams to beat.