Tag: NBA Finals
Suns forward Saric out with torn ACL in right knee
PHOENIX — Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric has a torn ACL in his right knee that he suffered during the first quarter of Game...
Silver says NBA may have weathered pandemic well financially
PHOENIX — The NBA may emerge from the pandemic on better financial footing than it first anticipated, though Commissioner Adam Silver warned Tuesday that...
Camp Pop: US basketball team opens Olympic practice in Vegas
Gregg Popovich knows he doesn’t have to spend a whole lot of time teaching the game of basketball to his U.S. Olympic players.
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Bucks’ playoff toughness should help them win championship
As much as the oddsmakers may argue otherwise, there’s an excellent chance the Milwaukee Bucks will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their lone NBA...
Mid-range jumpers could be the rage during NBA Finals
PHOENIX — While the 3-point shot has unquestionably changed the NBA game, during these finals the star of the show might be the mid-range...
The NBA Finals are set: Milwaukee vs. Phoenix for the title
The two regular-season games between Milwaukee and Phoenix this season fit the same script. Both were extremely high scoring. Both went down to the...
Antetokounmpo (knee) ruled out by Bucks for East Game 6
ATLANTA — Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been ruled out of Game 6 Saturday of the Eastern Conference final against the Atlanta Hawks.
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Without Giannis, Bucks beat Hawks 123-112 for 3-2 lead
MILWAUKEE — Brook Lopez scored a playoff career-high 33 points and the Milwaukee Bucks withstood Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence to beat the Atlanta Hawks 123-112...
Sweet Lou: Williams shines filling in for injured Trae Young
ATLANTA — Lou Williams was on the training table when his coach walked up to deliver some rather startling news.
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Hawks dealing with injuries to Young, Capela in East final
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks are dealing with another injury that could affect their preparations for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference final.
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