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NBA playoffs: Clippers dismantle Mavericks with Kawhi Leonard in street clothes

Yahoo NBA - Sun, 04/21/2024 - 16:04

Vintage James Harden and a stifling Clippers defense help lead Los Angeles to a dominant win as Leonard watched from the sideline with a lingering knee injury.

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Jayson Tatum has matter-of-fact reaction to Caleb Martin's hard foul

Yahoo NBA - Sun, 04/21/2024 - 15:47

Celtics star Jayson Tatum didn't seem particularly rattled by Caleb Martin's hard foul on him late in Boston's Game 1 over Miami.

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Embiid questionable for Sixers-Knicks Game 2; Nurse wants better showings from role players

Yahoo NBA - Sun, 04/21/2024 - 15:46

With Joel Embiid officially questionable for Sixers-Knicks Game 2 on Monday night, Nick Nurse is looking for better performances from his role players.

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Scalabrine: Caleb Martin's foul on Jayson Tatum was ‘a dirty play'

Yahoo NBA - Sun, 04/21/2024 - 15:46

Brian Scalabrine didn't mince words about Caleb Martin's controversial collision with Jayson Tatum at the end of Sunday's Game 1 showdown between the Celtics and Heat.

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Martin's hard collision with Tatum raises tensions in Celtics-Heat

Yahoo NBA - Sun, 04/21/2024 - 15:44

The Celtics' Game 1 rout of the Heat got chippy in the final minute when Caleb Martin sent Jayson Tatum to the floor with a hard foul.

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It isn't 2023: Boston blows out shorthanded Miami to take 1-0 series lead

Yahoo NBA - Sun, 04/21/2024 - 15:22

The Celtics checked pretty much every box they wanted to in this win.

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Celtics-Heat takeaways: C's thrive from 3 in dominant Game 1 win

Yahoo NBA - Sun, 04/21/2024 - 14:12

The Celtics couldn't have asked for a better start to their 2024 playoff run as they dominated the Heat in Game 1 of their first-round series, 114-94. We share our takeaways.

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Steph voted finalist for NBA Clutch Player of the Year award

Yahoo NBA - Sun, 04/21/2024 - 13:45

Warriors Steph Curry was voted as one of three finalists for the NBA Clutch Player of the Year award.

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Bulls reportedly offered DeMar DeRozan 2-year deal worth $40 million per season

Yahoo NBA - Sun, 04/21/2024 - 12:54

The Chicago Bulls reportedly offered DeMar DeRozan a two-year contract that could be worth up to $40 million per season. DeRozan is set to become an unrestricted free agent.

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Without Kawhi Leonard, Clippers handle Mavericks in Game 1

Yahoo NBA - Sun, 04/21/2024 - 12:46

All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard missed his ninth straight game but the Clippers built a 29-point lead in third quarter to beat Dallas in series opener.

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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard officially out for Game 1 vs. Mavericks

Yahoo NBA - Sun, 04/21/2024 - 12:35

This was expected but Tyronn Lue confirmed it pregame.

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Clippers star Kawhi Leonard out for Game 1 vs. Mavericks

Yahoo NBA - Sun, 04/21/2024 - 11:53

Leonard has been dealing with knee inflammation and was questionable prior to being ruled out.

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In-depth breakdown of Knicks' Game 1 win over 76ers, look ahead to Game 2

Yahoo NBA - Sun, 04/21/2024 - 11:43

How did the Knicks handle the Sixers' zone defense in Game 1? How did the Sixers approach Jalen Brunson in the pick-and-roll? Brendan Brown breaks it all down.

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Report: Bulls offered DeMar DeRozan two-year deal worth up to $80 million, he's pushing for more years

Yahoo NBA - Sun, 04/21/2024 - 11:31

At age 34, the Bulls want a shorter contract with DeRozan, he would prefer the security of a longer deal.

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Michael Porter Jr. praises Nuggets teammates for support during emotional week

Yahoo NBA - Sun, 04/21/2024 - 10:40

Porter spoke to reporters about the support he's received from teammates amid the public struggles of two of his brothers.

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Oshae Brissett responds to Heat fans' ‘We want Boston' chants

Yahoo NBA - Sun, 04/21/2024 - 10:23

Celtics forward Oshae Brissett has a message for the Heat fans who chanted "We want Boston" ahead of their first-round matchup.

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2024 NBA Playoffs Takeaways: Anthony Edwards wins Day 1 of playoffs

Yahoo NBA - Sun, 04/21/2024 - 08:16

These playoffs could be Edwards' star turn if Minnesota can keep playing like it did Saturday.

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Clobbered on glass by Knicks in Game 1, Sixers take stock of predictable problem

Yahoo NBA - Sun, 04/21/2024 - 07:01

Though the Sixers knew all about the Knicks' offensive rebounding strength, New York established dominance in that area during Game 1.

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Lakers takeaways: Why Anthony Davis and LeBron James weren't good enough in Game 1

Yahoo NBA - Sun, 04/21/2024 - 06:00

The Lakers' poor shooting and transition defense were part of the reason the team lost Game 1 of their playoff series against Denver Nuggets on Saturday.

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Knicks Playoff Notes: Miles McBride's Game 1 confidence, how 76ers may adjust in NBA playoffs

Yahoo NBA - Sun, 04/21/2024 - 05:45

How Miles McBride contributed to the Knicks win over the 76ers in Game 1 of the first round series of the NBA playoffs. Plus, notes on who else chipped in and how the Sixers may adjust.

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