[ad_1] When Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals began, the Los Angeles Lakers made it clear they wanted to put the Golden State Warriors away immediately and advance to the next round of the playoffs. They jumped out to a 27-10 lead as the Warriors came out cold, and it looked like they were on their way to an …

[ad_1] The Boston Celtics found a way to win against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 6, forcing a Game 7 at TD Garden on Sunday. Was it the increased attention to defense that got the job done for Boston? Marcus Smart calling out his teammates to spark that defensive resurgence? Switching back to a double-big lineup of Al Horford and …

[ad_1] The Miami Heat − with their playoff experience and understanding of what it takes to win playoff games − took care of the New York Knicks in six games. The Heat eliminated the Knicks 96-92 in Game 6 Friday in their Eastern Conference semifinal series. Jimmy Butler had 24 points, eight rebounds and four assists, and Bam Adebayo had …

[ad_1] May 12, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) brings the ball up the court as Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) defends in the first half during game six of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Kaseya Center. / Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports The Knicks’ improbable season came to an end Friday night after they …

[ad_1] The Miami Heat eliminated the New York Knicks to become the first No. 8 seed to reach conference finals since 1999. Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo led Miami led with 24 and 23 points in the 96-92 win, despite a massive effort from Jalen Brunson. A highlight-worthy fadeaway from Jalen Brunson served as an early indication that he was …

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[ad_1] The Los Angeles Lakers return home for Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Golden State Warriors, and although they hold a 3-2 series lead, there is a feeling that this will be a do-or-die game for them. They will want to avoid a potential Game 7 in San Francisco early on Sunday afternoon, where the Warriors …

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[ad_1] In a conversation with Rockets and Adidas sponsorship teammate Jalen Green, Houston rookie Jabari Smith Jr. showed appreciation to assistant coach John Lucas for his development this season. It isn’t yet clear if Lucas, who was the lead assistant to former head coach Stephen Silas, will be part of Houston’s 2023-24 staff under new coach Ime Udoka. He is …

[ad_1] PHILADELPHIA–The Philadelphia 76ers have to head back to the TD Garden for Game 7 on Sunday. They weren’t able to close out the Boston Celtics in Game 6 at home on Thursday and they will have the tall task of having to win a third road game in this series. It isn’t impossible. The Atlanta Hawks accomplished that feat …

[ad_1] Kevin Durant knows what it takes to win an NBA championship. He has two rings and back-to-back finals MVP trophies from his three-year run with Golden State to prove it, but the process in winning it all often involves change. With the Phoenix Suns falling short of a championship for a third straight year, with the last two postseason …

[ad_1] Apr 30, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) brings the ball up court against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter of game one of the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs at Madison Square Garden. / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports As the Knicks try and stave off elimination once again, they …

[ad_1] Former University of  Connecticut wing Andre Jackson shared that he has worked out with the Boston Celtics on Friday ahead of the 2023 NBA draft, to the likely delight of the subset of New Englanders who root for both ball clubs. Speaking at a media availability session for a workout he had with the Indiana Pacers, the 6-foot-6 shooting …