Articles filed under NBA
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Clippers look ahead to return of Leonard next seasonApr 16, 2022 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - As down as they felt after blowing two chances to make the playoffs, the Los Angeles Clippers can't wait for next season. That's when a healthy Kawhi ...
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Young's 38 lift Hawks past Cavs for No. 8 playoff seedApr 16, 2022 7:00 am - CLEVELAND (AP) - When the final horn sounded and Trae Young's work was done, he slammed the ball off the floor, sending it spinning skyward. He then turned and waved goo...
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For Irving, no regrets, no second guesses on eve of playoffsApr 16, 2022 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Kyrie Irving cost himself millions of dollars in salary. He may have cost the Brooklyn Nets any realistic chance of winning the NBA title. His decision n...
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Celtics not fazed after drawing recharged Nets in 1st roundApr 16, 2022 7:00 am - BOSTON (AP) - For most of the season, the spotlight was on everyone except the Celtics in the Eastern Conference. That was until Boston and new coach Ime Udoka put thin...
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Maxey breaks out for 38 points, 76ers beat Raptors in Game 1Apr 16, 2022 7:00 am - PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Tyrese Maxey had Sixers fans roaring "Maxey! Maxey! Maxey!'ť after each electrifying play -- and he crammed a season's worth into the breakout game o...
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Playoff time: 10 things to know about the NBA's postseasonApr 16, 2022 7:00 am - Zach LaVine has an Olympic gold medal. What he doesn't have is NBA playoff experience. At last, that part is about to change. No active NBA player has been in more regul...
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Green, upstart Pelicans get top-seeded Suns in first roundApr 16, 2022 7:00 am - PHOENIX (AP) - Willie Green's time as an assistant coach with the Phoenix Suns taught him that quick improvement can happen with the right mix of talent, desire and stea...
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Heat open their quest for a title Sunday, with Hawks in wayApr 16, 2022 7:00 am - MIAMI (AP) - The 2021 NBA Finals had been over for approximately three minutes, and newly crowned champion P.J. Tucker was already overcome by one very distinct emotion....
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Pelicans earn 105-101 win over Clippers, claim No. 8 seedApr 16, 2022 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - A franchise player out for the season. A first-year head coach. A 1-12 start. The New Orleans Pelicans overcame it all and stormed back to make the pl...
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Bucks begin playoffs against the BullsApr 16, 2022 7:00 am - Chicago Bulls (46-36, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (51-31, third in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Sunday, 6:30 p.m. EDT FAND...