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Daily Archives: May 2, 2023

De’Anthony Melton explains big night to help Sixers beat Celtics

[ad_1] BOSTON–The Philadelphia 76ers were able to walk away with one impressive 119-115 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in the absence of Joel Embiid on Monday. They were able to do so mostly due to the heroics of James Harden, but they got a big boost from the bench. De’Anthony Melton hopped …

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What went wrong in Game 1 for Boston, and what we’ll see in Game 2 to fix it with Barry Ebua

[ad_1] The Boston Celtics dropped Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals series against the Philadelphia 76ers 119-115 despite Sixers big man Joel Embiid missing the game due to a sprained knee. The win came from a career playoff-high outing from James Harden, who shined in Embiid’s absence with the Celtics struggling to adjust their defense to stop him. What …

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NBA scout raves about Jarred Vanderbilt’s ability to defend guards

[ad_1] One of the big keys for the Los Angeles Lakers in their upcoming second-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors will be their ability to contain the superlative backcourt of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. Fortunately, the Lakers have one of the NBA’s better and more unique defensive standouts in Jarred Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt was the hidden gem in …

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NBA picks, best bets: 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey primed for big Game 1 vs. Celtics; more points in Nuggets-Suns

[ad_1] Now that we’re in the thick of the NBA playoffs, the basketball betting market is hotter than ever. CBS Sports will be providing daily picks for the duration of the postseason. Sam Quinn will make at least one pick for every game between now and the NBA Finals. All lines courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook. Featured Game | Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers If …

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Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Playoffs Game 2 score updates

[ad_1] The Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets play on Monday in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinals NBA Playoffs series. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. MST at Ball Arena in Denver. Follow our score updates on the game. Nuggets go on short run to regain lead early in second Denver leads Phoenix 24-21 as Phoenix called its second timeout of …

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Draymond Green ‘lost a lot of respect’ for Domantas Sabonis over handshake snub after Warriors-Kings Game 7

[ad_1] The post-series handshake is a frequently observed tradition of the NBA postseason. Once one team has officially defeated the other, it is custom for players on both sides to congratulate each other on a hard-fought series before exiting the floor and returning to the locker rooms. The final series of the first round concluded on Sunday, and one player …

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Ahron Ulis reportedly transferring to Nebraska Cornhuskers

[ad_1] Former Iowa Hawkeyes guard Ahron Ulis has his landing spot. It’s a familiar one for Iowa fans, too. After visiting the Nebraska Cornhuskers over the weekend, Ulis told On3 that Lincoln, Neb., is his next destination. Ulis started 27 of 32 games for the Hawkeyes this past season as Iowa finished with a 19-14 (11-9 Big Ten) record and …

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James Harden invokes MVP form, leads 76ers to Game 1 stunner over Celtics without Joel Embiid

[ad_1] James Harden. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) With Joel Embiid sidelined and the Boston Celtics feasting early, the Philadelphia 76ers looked in trouble early on Monday. But an MVP revival from James Harden and a late Celtics gaffe saw the 76ers escape with a 119-115 Game 1 win in the Eastern Conference semifinal with their MVP finalist in street clothes. Harden …

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NBA rumors: Lakers not interested in signing Kyrie Irving in free agency, per report

[ad_1] The Los Angeles Lakers are currently focused on chasing a championship and next up is a second-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors. However long their playoff run lasts, the Lakers will soon have some difficult decisions to make during free agency.  One, though, has apparently already been made: the Lakers are not interested in signing controversial guard …

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Harrison Barnes among six Kings to hit open market

[ad_1] Offseason lookahead: Barnes among six Kings to hit free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea The Kings’ most memorable season in nearly two decades officially ended Sunday afternoon in their 120-100 loss to the Golden State Warriors in Game 7. It’s now time to turn attention to the offseason ahead. Sacramento’s core is locked in for the 2023-24 …

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Pac-12 student-athletes sound off on significance of mental health

[ad_1] All across the Pac-12, student-athletes took the opportunity to discuss the importance of mental health at various media day events for football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball. The student-athletes represented here include (in order of appearance): Daniel Scott (Cal Football), Talia Von Oelhoffen (Oregon State Women’s Basketball), Jaddan Simmons (Arizona State Women’s Basketball), Shaina Pellington (Arizona Women’s Basketball), Quay …

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2023 NBA playoffs scores, results, series schedules: Celtics host 76ers; Nuggets looking for 2-0 lead vs. Suns

[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 …

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Big 12 eyeing multi-year agreement for football, basketball games in Mexico as soon as 2024

[ad_1] The Big 12 plans to enter into a multi-year agreement to play regular-season football and men’s basketball games in Mexico beginning in 2024, sources confirmed to CBS Sports’ Dennis Dodd. Monterrey (football) and Mexico City (men’s basketball) have been identified as potential host cities, and there are future plans to add women’s basketball, women’s soccer and baseball.  Though Kansas …

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Nets part ways with Igor Kokoskov, Brian Keefe, and Tiago Splitter

[ad_1] The Brooklyn Nets have parted ways with assistant coaches Igor Kokoskov, Brian Keefe, and Tiago Splitter according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. According to what sources told Wojnarowski, head coach Jacque Vaughn is reshaping the coaching staff to what he prefers now that he is the head man in charge and seems empowered by the Nets to fill out his …

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