Tag: National Basketball Association
Randle, Harden the keys for a playoff run, or 2, in New York
NEW YORK — James Harden was the final piece to a Big Three. Julius Randle is an unquestioned No. 1.
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Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. embraces bigger role in playoffs
DENVER — Nikola Jokic's sidekick in last year's playoffs was Jamal Murray. This year, it'll be Michael Porter Jr.
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Hawks F Reddish (Achilles) expected to miss opening round
ATLANTA — Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish is expected to miss the opening round of the playoffs as he continues his extended recovery from...
Anthony prepares to face Denver in playoffs for first time
PORTLAND, Ore. — Carmelo Anthony has been around the NBA for quite some time but he’s never faced the team that launched his career...
After tough year, Butler says Heat are ‘ready for anything’
MIAMI — This was not the season the Miami Heat envisioned.
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McMillan fined $25,000 for saying NBA favors Knicks’ success
ATLANTA — Atlanta Hawks interim coach Nate McMillan was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Thursday after saying the league is rooting for the...
Grizzlies end Spurs’ season in play-in game winning 100-96
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Dillon Brooks scored eight of his 24 points in the fourth quarter to help put Memphis ahead to stay and the...
Former Kansas guard Bryce Thompson signs with Oklahoma State
STILLWATER, Okla. — Oklahoma State announced Tuesday it has signed former Kansas guard Bryce Thompson.
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Sabonis leads Pacers past Hornets 144-117 in play-in round
INDIANAPOLIS — Domantas Sabonis had 14 points, 21 rebounds and nine assists, and the short-handed Indiana Pacers routed the Charlotte Hornets 144-117 in the...
Tatum scores 50, Celtics beat Wizards 118-100 in play-in
BOSTON — Jayson Tatum scored 32 of his 50 points in the second half, and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Washington Wizards...