[ad_1] The Philadelphia 76ers picked up one of the more improbable wins anybody will see when they knocked off the Boston Celtics 119-115 on the road to take a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. There was no Joel Embiid to save them in this one so they called on The Beard to get it done. James Harden delivered …

[ad_1] LeBron James and Steph Curry meet in the NBA playoffs once again. Perhaps for the last time. Either way, this Los Angeles Lakers-Golden State Warriors Western Conference semifinals matchup should be appreciated for the sustained excellence of James and Curry and their ability to compete at an elite level – James at 38 and Curry at 35. This is …

[ad_1] After going 7-26, Monmouth basketball enters an incredibly important offseason, as the Hawks look to rise after finishing last in their first season in the Colonial Athletic Association. As college basketball’s offseason game of musical chairs gets underway, with players flooding into the transfer portal in search of a better opportunity to play, win, or both, Monmouth coach King …

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[ad_1] If you have ever wondered why the NBA has been a leader among pro sports leagues in fighting racism in recent years, it is the long imprint of Boston Celtics Hall of Fame big man Bill Russell on the league he helped make the global sports league it is today, according to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. Longtime friend of …

[ad_1] Two of Penn State’s top basketball stars from last year are looking to turn some heads at the upcoming NBA combine. Jalen Pickett and Seth Lundy were each extended invitations to participate in the NBA’s combine event leading up to this year;’s NBA draft, which will allow each to refine their skills in hopes of being considered for a …

[ad_1] By now, fans of the Boston Celtics have seen the likes of Luke Kornet interview Boston President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens about how he got into coaching basketball at the college level and, later on, in the NBA on the team-produced “View From the Rafters” podcast Kornet guest hosted. They have also heard the Green Kornet (as the …

[ad_1] DENVER – The Phoenix Suns lost Game 2 – and their starting point guard. Chris Paul left the game late in the third quarter of Monday’s 97-87 loss to go down, 2-0, in this Western Conference semifinals series that continues Friday with Game 3 in Phoenix. Paul didn’t return to the game after leaving with 4:32 left in the …

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[ad_1] This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. You can sign up to get it in your inbox every weekday morning here. Good morning to everyone but especially to… STEPHEN CURRY AND THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS Maybe we should stop being surprised. Stephen Curry has been doing the …

[ad_1] Nikola Jokic is now the 5th player in NBA history to record 20+ points, 15+ rebounds, and 5+ assists in three consecutive Playoff … [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBS6ClDzMRw Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

[ad_1] On this day in Boston Celtics history, Boston big man luminary Bill Russell won his first NBA championship in 1968 serving as player-coach of his Celtics squad when Boston dispatched their longtime rival Los Angeles Lakers 124-109 on the road in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Celtics forward John Havlicek led all players with 40 points and 10 …

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[ad_1] Getty Images There’s a trend going on in these NBA playoffs where teams playing without their superstar are continually finding ways to win games. Consider: Paul George doesn’t play Game 1 against the Suns, and the Clippers wins. Ja Morant doesn’t play Game 2 against the Lakers, and the Grizzlies win. Giannis Antetokounmpo is out for Game 2 against …

[ad_1] Fans of the Boston Celtics have been blessed to have had players like Jaylen Brown and Grant Williams on their favorite team with the duo putting in a lot of work off of the court to make their community and wider world a better place than when they found it. This past offseason, however, the Celtics added another such …

[ad_1] Getty Images The Phoenix Suns went down 2-0 against the Denver Nuggets after losing in Game 2 of this Western Conference semifinals series. So far they played most of the second half of Monday night’s game without Chris Paul, who exited the game in the third quarter.  The Suns officially ruled Paul out in the fourth quarter with left …

[ad_1] In the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Memphis Grizzlies, LeBron James wasn’t at his best. Yet, the Los Angeles Lakers were able to still get past Ja Morant and company without too much trouble in six games. The Lakers will now start what should be an enthralling Western Conference semifinal series against the Golden State Warriors, …

[ad_1] Kim O’Reilly, CBS Sports The second round is completely set in the 2023 NBA playoffs after the Warriors ousted the Kings behind Stephen Curry’s 50-point Game 7 performance on Sunday. Eight teams remain in the fight for the Larry O’Brien trophy with Nuggets-Suns, Warriors-Lakers, Knicks-Heat and Celtics-76ers making up the four second-round matchups. Two series are already underway as …

[ad_1] BOSTON — Philadelphia 76ers guard and one-time NBA MVP James Harden allegedly traveled to Las Vegas between playoff series, arrived to Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals dressed like Cookie Monster and played far more seriously against the Boston Celtics than either decision foreshadowed. In the absence of injured Sixers co-star and MVP favorite Joel Embiid, the 33-year-old …

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[ad_1] It seemed pretty clear from the onset of Game 2 that the Phoenix Suns’ plan was to try and shut down everyone else on the Denver Nuggets team and make Nikola Jokic beat them. That worked for the first half, as the Suns carried a slim 42-40 lead after two quarters. But then, as all great players do, Jokic …

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[ad_1] May is off to a solid start for the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets defeated the Phoenix Suns, 97-87, to take a 2-0 lead in the second round of the NBA playoffs. Nuggets center Nikola Jokic scored a game-high 39 points and had 16 rebounds in a dominant performance. Suns shooting guard Devin Booker led Phoenix with 35 points and …

[ad_1] Led by James Harden’s Playoff career-high tying 45 points, the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics in Game 1, … [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TE9r_xypnFM Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

[ad_1] Eight teams are left vying for the 2023 NBA title. Four second-round matchups are all in action this week, including 76ers-Celtics and Suns-Nuggets on Monday night. It’s Game 1 in Boston with Joel Embiid expected to be sidelined with a knee issue. It’s Game 2 in Denver with Kevin Durant and Phoenix trying to even the series. Lakers-Warriors is …