NBA Playoffs 2023 Semifinals schedule: Celtics level series vs 76ers - Fixtures, results of Western, Eastern Conference
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA Playoffs 2023 Semifinals schedule: Celtics level series vs 76ers - Fixtures, results of Western, Eastern Conference

The Hindu  

The NBA Playoffs move into the second round with eight teams contesting the conference semifinals in best-of-seven series’. Here is the full list of fixtures in the second round of Playoffs: EASTERN CONFERENCE Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers Game 1: Philadelphia 76ers 119 - 115 Boston Celtics Game 2: Philadelphia 76ers 87 - 121 Boston Celtics Game 3: Celtics @ 76ers - May 5 - 7:30 PM ET Game 4: Celtics @ 76ers - May 7 - 3:30 PM ET Game 5: 76ers @ Celtics - May 9 - If necessary Game 6: Celtics @ 76ers - May 11 - If necessary Game 7: 76ers @ Celtics - May 14 - If necessary New York Knicks vs Miami Heat Game 1: Miami Heat 108 - 101 New York Knicks Game 2: Miami Heat 105 - 111 New York Knicks Game 3: Knicks @ Heat - May 6 - 3:30 PM ET Game 4: Knicks @ Heat - May 8 - 7:30 PM ET Game 5: Heat @ Knicks - May 10 - If necessary Game 6: Knicks @ Heat - May 12 - If necessary Game 7: Heat @ Knicks - May 15 - If necessary WESTERN CONFERENCE Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Game 1: Phoenix Suns 107 - 125 Denver Nuggets Game 2: Phoenix Suns 87 - 97 Denver Nuggets Game 3: Nuggets @ Suns - May 5 - 10:00 PM ET Game 4: Nuggets @ Suns - May 7 - 8:00 PM ET Game 5: Suns @ Nuggets - May 9 - If necessary Game 6: Nuggets @ Suns - May 11 - If necessary Game 7: Suns @ Nuggets - May 14 - If necessary Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers Game 1: Los Angeles Lakers 117 - 112 Golden State Warriors Game 2: Lakers @ Warriors - May 4 - 9PM ET Game 3: Warriors @ Lakers - May 6 - 8:30PM ET Game 4: Warriors @ Lakers - May 8 - 10PM ET Game 5: Lakers @ Warriors - May 10 - If necessary Game 6: Warriors @ Lakers - May 12 - If necessary Game 7: Lakers @ Warriors - May 14 - If necessary

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Boston takes on Brooklyn, aims for 50th win this season
1 week ago

Boston takes on Brooklyn, aims for 50th win this season

Associated Press  

Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Boston will try to earn its 50th victory of the season when the Celtics host the Brooklyn Nets. The Celtics average 17.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 4.8 more made shots on average than the 13.0 per game the Nets allow. The Nets average 13.5 made 3-pointers …

Boston takes on Los Angeles, seeks 4th straight win
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Boston takes on Los Angeles, seeks 4th straight win

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Boston comes into a matchup with Los Angeles as winners of three games in a row. LeBron James is scoring 24.9 points per game and averaging 8.0 rebounds for the Lakers. LAST 10 GAMES: Celtics: 8-2, averaging 114.6 points, 46.0 rebounds, 25.6 assists, 6.1 steals and 4.7 …

Los Angeles takes home win streak into matchup with Boston
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2 months ago

Los Angeles takes home win streak into matchup with Boston

Associated Press  

Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -6; over/under is 220.5 BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles hosts Boston aiming to extend its three-game home winning streak. Los Angeles is seventh in the Western Conference with 26.4 assists per game led by LeBron James averaging 9.0. LAST 10 GAMES: Lakers: 5-5, averaging 108.9 …

Celtics square off against the 76ers on Christmas day
3 months ago

Celtics square off against the 76ers on Christmas day

Associated Press  

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Wednesday, 5 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -10; over/under is 221.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics face the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics are shooting 45.6% from the field this season, 2.2 percentage points lower than the 47.8% the 76ers allow to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Celtics: 6-4, averaging 115.1 points, 48.7 rebounds, 24.6 …

Boston takes on conference rival Detroit
3 months, 1 week ago

Boston takes on conference rival Detroit

Associated Press  

Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -13.5; over/under is 228.5 BOTTOM LINE: Detroit plays Boston in Eastern Conference action Thursday. The 120.1 points per game the Celtics score are 7.1 more points than the Pistons allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Celtics: 8-2, averaging 118.0 points, 45.8 rebounds, 26.1 assists, 7.4 steals and 6.6 …

Bucks, Knicks return to NBA Cup quarters alongside six debutant sides
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bucks, Knicks return to NBA Cup quarters alongside six debutant sides

China Daily  

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins reaches for a loose ball ahead of Denver Nuggets guards Russell Westbrook, Christian Braun and Jamal Murray as Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga watches on during the fourth quarter of an NBA Cup game in Denver, Colorado, on Tuesday. The other six remaining Cup contenders — Oklahoma City, Golden State, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta and Orlando …

NBA Power Rankings: Cavaliers soar, Knicks drop and a spin through every team’s rotation
4 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA Power Rankings: Cavaliers soar, Knicks drop and a spin through every team’s rotation

New York Times  

Read The Athletic’s latest edition of NBA Power Rankings. Win-loss records are through Monday night, and other analysis is through Sunday’s action unless noted otherwise for this week: Tier 1: Top Contenders Last ranking: 2 In the last week: W vs. Spurs, W at Trail Blazers, W at Clippers, W vs. Magic Offensive rating: 110.9 Defensive rating: 93.8 Starters: Shai …

NBA 2024-25 Season Preview: Can Anyone Stop the Boston Celtics Going Back-to-Back?
5 months ago

NBA 2024-25 Season Preview: Can Anyone Stop the Boston Celtics Going Back-to-Back?

CNN  

The 2024-25 season in the NBA is shaping up to be a battle between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks. The Celtics, seeking their third consecutive championship, boast a formidable roster with the return of key players like Tatum, White, and Holiday. However, the Knicks have made a significant move by acquiring All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns, who should provide …

NBA 2024-25 Season Preview: Can Anyone Stop the Boston Celtics Going Back-to-Back?
5 months ago

NBA 2024-25 Season Preview: Can Anyone Stop the Boston Celtics Going Back-to-Back?

CNN  

The 2024-25 season in the NBA is expected to be just as unpredictable as the past six years, with several teams vying for the Larry O'Brien Trophy. The Boston Celtics, who won the championship last year, are still strong contenders, but the Knicks, Sixers, and Nuggets will be looking to make a serious run at the title. The West Conference …

NBA 2024-25: A Comprehensive Guide to the Season's Format and Teams
5 months ago

NBA 2024-25: A Comprehensive Guide to the Season's Format and Teams

Firstpost  

The 2024-25 season of the NBA is set to get underway in the United States with a regular season that will take place from October 2024 to April 2025. The regular season will have a total of 30 teams participating, divided into two conferences—Eastern Conference and the Western Conference. The playoffs will take place between April and June, with the …

NBA predictions: A surprise team could challenge Celtics, Knicks, Sixers atop the East
5 months, 1 week ago

NBA predictions: A surprise team could challenge Celtics, Knicks, Sixers atop the East

New York Times  

-The Eastern Conference is the home of the NBA’s reigning champions … and also the home to a lot of teams that are straining to chase them. Paying him isn’t an easy decision — not when he’s already 35 and misses a guaranteed 20 games every year, and not when last season’s Heat seemed miles from contending even with him. …

Clippers 2024-25 schedule: First real home games versus Lakers set for Jan. 19, Feb. 4
7 months, 1 week ago

Clippers 2024-25 schedule: First real home games versus Lakers set for Jan. 19, Feb. 4

LA Times  

Now that the Clippers have a home to call their own, they will no longer have to cover the championship banners featuring the other home team. November 2: vs. Oklahoma City, 7:30; 4: vs. San Antonio, 7:30; 6: vs. Philadelphia, 7; 8: at Sacramento, 7; 9: vs. Toronto, 7:30; 11: at Oklahoma City, 5; 13: at Houston, 5; 15: at …

NBA’s best 2024 offseason moves by team: Celtics, Knicks, Sixers among top 10
7 months, 1 week ago

NBA’s best 2024 offseason moves by team: Celtics, Knicks, Sixers among top 10

New York Times  

We now arrive at, as my man Kid Twist would have said in “The Sting,” the quill. Western 9 San Antonio Spurs 2023-24 record: 22-60; did not make playoffs Added: G Chris Paul ; F Harrison Barnes ; G Stephon Castle ; G Juan Nunez ; F Harrison Ingram ; F Riley Minix ; G Malachi Flynn ; G Brandon …

Lakers open Cup title defense Nov. 15 against Spurs. Thompson returns to Golden State on Nov. 12
7 months, 1 week ago

Lakers open Cup title defense Nov. 15 against Spurs. Thompson returns to Golden State on Nov. 12

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Los Angeles Lakers’ defense of the NBA Cup title will begin on Nov. 15 in San Antonio against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, and Klay Thompson will be back at Golden State — as a visitor with Dallas — on Nov. 12. The NBA released the schedule of the group play games on Tuesday, with those …

Celtics back home with chance to close out Mavericks and clinch record 18th NBA championship
9 months, 1 week ago

Celtics back home with chance to close out Mavericks and clinch record 18th NBA championship

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics’ catastrophic performance in Game 4 of the NBA Finals gave them a chance to clinch another championship on Monday night under the 17 banners already hanging in the TD Garden rafters. “We don’t like to lose,” Celtics guard Jaylen Brown said before practice on Sunday. So I think it’s not difficult to get everybody in …

Celtics hold off Mavericks to lead NBA Finals 3-0 as Luka Dončić fouls out late
9 months, 1 week ago

Celtics hold off Mavericks to lead NBA Finals 3-0 as Luka Dončić fouls out late

New York Times  

DALLAS — If the dynamics of this series, these playoffs or the entire season, for that matter, were going to change, Wednesday night in Game 3 of the NBA Finals was the time. “We’re not necessarily saying ‘one more’ or anything like that — we are just saying, however long it takes,” said Tatum, who had a long embrace with …

Boston Celtics storm into 2-0 NBA Finals lead over Dallas Mavericks
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Boston Celtics storm into 2-0 NBA Finals lead over Dallas Mavericks

The Independent  

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Boston hosts Dallas to start NBA Finals
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Boston hosts Dallas to start NBA Finals

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Celtics -6.5; over/under is 214.5 NBA FINALS: Celtics host first series matchup BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics host the Dallas Mavericks to open the NBA Finals. The Celtics won the last regular season matchup 138-110 on March 2 led by 32 points from Jayson Tatum, while Luka …

Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks to meet in NBA Finals
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks to meet in NBA Finals

The Independent  

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Tatum and the Celtics aim to clinch conference finals against Indiana
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Tatum and the Celtics aim to clinch conference finals against Indiana

Associated Press  

Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers Indianapolis; Monday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Celtics -8; over/under is 222.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Celtics lead series 3-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics look to clinch the series over the Indiana Pacers in game four of the Eastern Conference finals. The 123.3 points per game the Pacers average are 14.1 more points than …

NBA Playoffs 2023-24: Celtics surge late vs Pacers, take 3-0 lead in East finals
9 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA Playoffs 2023-24: Celtics surge late vs Pacers, take 3-0 lead in East finals

The Hindu  

Jrue Holiday converted a go-ahead three-point play and added a key steal in the final seconds of regulation to help the Boston Celtics post a 114-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals at Indianapolis. T.J. McConnell had 23 points, nine rebounds and six assists, Myles Turner added 22 points and …

Celtics take 2-0 lead into game 3 against the Pacers
10 months ago

Celtics take 2-0 lead into game 3 against the Pacers

Associated Press  

Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers Indianapolis; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Celtics -7; over/under is 223.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Celtics lead series 2-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics visit the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals with a 2-0 lead in the series. The Celtics average 120.6 points per game, 0.4 more than the 120.2 the Pacers …

Eastern Conference finals is a matchup of season-long favorite Celtics and proud underdog Pacers
10 months ago

Eastern Conference finals is a matchup of season-long favorite Celtics and proud underdog Pacers

Associated Press  

BOSTON — So much about the journey the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers have taken to the Eastern Conference finals has been about what – or specifically who – they haven’t had to face to get to here. Top-seeded Boston mostly coasted to a 4-1 first-round series win over a Miami Heat team that played without Jimmy Butler, the player …

NBA Playoffs 2024: Knicks bounce back to crush Pacers, Jokic and Nuggets on a roll
10 months, 1 week ago

NBA Playoffs 2024: Knicks bounce back to crush Pacers, Jokic and Nuggets on a roll

The Hindu  

Jalen Brunson was back to his best on Tuesday as the New York Knicks dominated the Indiana Pacers 121-91 to take a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal Game 5. After losing Game 4 by 32 points, it was an emphatic response from the Knicks, with Brunson piling up 44 points with seven assists and four rebounds. Jokic guides …

Wednesday’s NBA playoff takeaways: Celtics eliminate Cavaliers; Mavericks push Thunder to the brink
10 months, 1 week ago

Wednesday’s NBA playoff takeaways: Celtics eliminate Cavaliers; Mavericks push Thunder to the brink

New York Times  

By Jay King, Jared Weiss, Joe Vardon, Anthony Slater and Tim Cato The Dallas Mavericks took a 3-2 series lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, winning 104-92 to move one win away from a trip to the Western Conference finals. Mavericks 104, Thunder 92 Series: Dallas leads 3-2 Game 6: 8 p.m. Saturday in Dallas Mavericks just …

NBA Playoffs: Celtics take a 3-1 lead in the East semifinal series, Thunder levels series against Mavericks
10 months, 1 week ago

NBA Playoffs: Celtics take a 3-1 lead in the East semifinal series, Thunder levels series against Mavericks

The Hindu  

Jayson Tatum scored 33 points and the Boston Celtics beat the severely short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 109-102 in Game 4 on Monday night to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their East semifinal series. Jaylen Brown added 27 for the Celtics, who can close out Cleveland with a win in Game 5 on Wednesday night at home. Thunder 100 - 96 …

Top-seeded Celtics roll over Heat and into second round. They’ll play Cleveland or Orlando
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Top-seeded Celtics roll over Heat and into second round. They’ll play Cleveland or Orlando

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics ran away from the rest of the NBA in the regular season. The team that won 64 games to claim the league’s overall top seed dumped the Miami Heat in five games, winning 118-84 on Wednesday night to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals. “We got past the first step,” said Celtics guard Derrick White, …

Thursday’s NBA playoffs takeaways: Bucks, 76ers eliminated as Pacers and Knicks move on
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Thursday’s NBA playoffs takeaways: Bucks, 76ers eliminated as Pacers and Knicks move on

New York Times  

By Kelly Iko, Eric Nehm, Fred Katz, Mike Vorkunov and David Aldridge The New York Knicks held off the Philadelphia 76ers in a close Game 6 to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals and face the Indiana Pacers. In Indianapolis, Damian Lillard was a go for the Milwaukee Bucks’ Game 6 against the Pacers after missing Games 4 and 5 …

Mavericks-Clippers, Heat-Celtics set for pivotal Game 5s in their first-round series
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Mavericks-Clippers, Heat-Celtics set for pivotal Game 5s in their first-round series

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks are all tied up after four games in a series that’s been a back-and-forth thriller with big finishes, surprising twists and an intriguingly counterintuitive narrative. Los Angeles evened it in Game 4 on Sunday with a 116-111 win at Dallas despite playing without Kawhi Leonard and blowing a 31-point …

Celtics look to secure series victory over the Heat
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Celtics look to secure series victory over the Heat

Associated Press  

Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Celtics -14; over/under is 199.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Celtics lead series 3-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics look to clinch the Eastern Conference first round over the Miami Heat in game five. TOP PERFORMERS: White is scoring 15.2 points per game and averaging 4.2 rebounds for …

Boston visits Miami with 2-1 series lead
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Boston visits Miami with 2-1 series lead

Associated Press  

Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat Miami; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Celtics -10.5; over/under is 202.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Celtics lead series 2-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics visit the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference first round with a 2-1 lead in the series. TOP PERFORMERS: Duncan Robinson is scoring 12.9 points per game and averaging …

Celtics, Heat tied 1-1 heading into game 3
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Celtics, Heat tied 1-1 heading into game 3

Associated Press  

Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat Miami; Saturday, 6 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Celtics -9; over/under is 204 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Series tied 1-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics are in a 1-1 series tie in the Eastern Conference first round. Jayson Tatum is scoring 26.9 points per game with 8.1 rebounds and 4.9 assists …

Boston takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Miami
11 months ago

Boston takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Miami

Associated Press  

Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Celtics -14.5; over/under is 204.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Celtics lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics host the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the series. Boston is seventh in the Eastern Conference with 10.7 offensive rebounds per …

Celtics kick off playoffs against the Heat
11 months ago

Celtics kick off playoffs against the Heat

Associated Press  

Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Celtics -13.5; over/under is 208.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Celtics host first series matchup BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics host the Miami Heat to begin the Eastern Conference first round. The Heat average 110.1 points per game, 0.9 more than the 109.2 the Celtics allow to opponents. …

2024 NBA playoff predictions: Celtics-Nuggets for the title, early West upsets and more
11 months ago

2024 NBA playoff predictions: Celtics-Nuggets for the title, early West upsets and more

New York Times  

We, as a species, have trouble imagining something until it actually happens. Last year, the Suns evened the series 2-2 behind a scorching hot Booker before Denver’s defense took control over the final two games. 4 Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland’s best game of the second half of the season came March 5, when the Cavs rallied from a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit …

Three key talking points entering the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs
11 months, 1 week ago

Three key talking points entering the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs

Al Jazeera  

Can anyone best Boston, is this the Knickerbockers’ year and what impact will Joel Embiid have on the East postseason? In the absence of key forward Julius Randle – out for the playoffs with season-ending shoulder surgery – Brunson’s regular season scoring average – 28.7 points per game – is almost as much as his next two teammates combined in …

NBA Play-In Game Preview: West games on Tuesday. East games on Wednesday. Eliminations on Friday
11 months, 1 week ago

NBA Play-In Game Preview: West games on Tuesday. East games on Wednesday. Eliminations on Friday

Associated Press  

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are back in the play-in tournament. We’ll see what we got whenever the time gets here.” Golden State gets a short bus ride north for an elimination game against the Kings, on the same floor where the Warriors won a road Game 7 in Round 1 last season. 7 seed; Memphis beat San …

2024 NBA playoffs preview: Play-in predictions, first-round series guide
11 months, 1 week ago

2024 NBA playoffs preview: Play-in predictions, first-round series guide

New York Times  

Editor’s note: This story was updated to reflect the results of Play-In Tournament games on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Kings were two minutes away from their dream matchup against the Lakers, which has been a cook-a-thon for De’Aaron Fox in their regular season meetings, then Zion Williamson hurt his hamstring. 1 Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta/Chicago The Celtics aren’t getting enough …

The NBA play-in games are set. It’ll be Heat-76ers, Hawks-Bulls, Lakers-Pelicans and Warriors-Kings
11 months, 1 week ago

The NBA play-in games are set. It’ll be Heat-76ers, Hawks-Bulls, Lakers-Pelicans and Warriors-Kings

Associated Press  

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are staying in New Orleans for a couple more days. That’s what everybody laces their shoes up for, to win basketball games and have a chance to win a championship.” The only first-round series that was set before Sunday was Clippers-Mavericks in the West. “Let’s get ready for the playoffs.” Among the biggest …

NBA Playoffs 2024: Lakers stay alive, while Celtics, Magic and Thunder all win easily
11 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA Playoffs 2024: Lakers stay alive, while Celtics, Magic and Thunder all win easily

Associated Press  

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are still alive. All four games on Saturday were double-digit decisions: Orlando beat Cleveland by 23, Oklahoma City beat New Orleans by 21, Boston beat Miami by 20 and the Lakers beat Denver in the “close” game of the day by 11 to avoid a sweep. Another quadrupleheader awaits Sunday: New York is …

Philadelphia faces New York on 3-game slide
1 year ago

Philadelphia faces New York on 3-game slide

Associated Press  

Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks New York; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia aims to break its three-game losing streak with a win over New York. Philadelphia ranks fourth in the Eastern Conference with 15.9 fast break points per game led by Tyrese Maxey averaging 3.9. The Knicks score 113.0 points per game, 0.6 fewer points than the …

Brooklyn and Philadelphia face off in conference showdown
1 year ago

Brooklyn and Philadelphia face off in conference showdown

Associated Press  

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: 76ers -2; over/under is 218 BOTTOM LINE: The Brooklyn Nets host the Philadelphia 76ers in Eastern Conference action Tuesday. The Nets average 13.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.0 more made shots on average than the 11.8 per game the 76ers give up. LAST …

The NBA’s tournament quarterfinals are set, with Pacers, Bucks, Lakers and Kings set to host
1 year, 3 months ago

The NBA’s tournament quarterfinals are set, with Pacers, Bucks, Lakers and Kings set to host

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Khris Middleton had a thought pop into his head immediately after Milwaukee topped Miami to finish group play in the NBA’s In-Season Tournament with an unbeaten record. In the Eastern Conference, it’ll be Milwaukee hosting New York on Dec. 5 and Indiana playing host to Boston on Dec. 4; in the Western Conference, it’ll be the Los Angeles …

NBA In-Season Tournament: Schedule + potential chaos for Warriors, Celtics and more
1 year, 3 months ago

NBA In-Season Tournament: Schedule + potential chaos for Warriors, Celtics and more

New York Times  

Our first spate of genuine confusion regarding NBA In-Season Tournament tiebreakers resulted in much late-game hilarity Friday, as well as at least one truly clutch shot. Let’s break it down: Clinched : L.A. Lakers, Indiana Likely to advance : Phoenix, Milwaukee Done but sweating out Tuesday : New Orleans, Orlando Need to win : New York, Brooklyn, Sacramento, Houston Need …

NBA 2023-24 Roundup: Balanced scoring lifts Milwaukee Bucks past Washinton Wizards
1 year, 3 months ago

NBA 2023-24 Roundup: Balanced scoring lifts Milwaukee Bucks past Washinton Wizards

The Hindu  

Brook Lopez, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard each eclipsed 30 points as the Milwaukee Bucks improved to 3-0 in in-season tournament play with a 131-128 win over the visiting Washington Wizards. Rockets 105 - Nuggets 86 Jalen Green scored a team-high 25 points while Alperen Sengun and two more teammates added double-doubles as Houston extended its homecourt winning streak to …

Analysis: The NBA In-Season Tournament is doing what it intended. Now things should heat up more
1 year, 4 months ago

Analysis: The NBA In-Season Tournament is doing what it intended. Now things should heat up more

Associated Press  

There was no shortage of reasons why the NBA In-Season Tournament was put together. “Some of the courts look a little funky,” Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James said as the tournament was getting underway and players were getting used to it all — including the different paint schemes on the tourney-game floors, which has drawn criticism from players like …

NBA 2023-24, All you need to know: Squads, key dates, live telecast and streaming
1 year, 5 months ago

NBA 2023-24, All you need to know: Squads, key dates, live telecast and streaming

Hindustan Times  

The 2023-24 NBA season finally beckons us all, and is set to begin on 24 October 2023, and will end on 14 April 2024. Jaren Jackson Jr., Luke Kennard, John Konchar, Jake LaRavia, Kenneth Lofton Jr., Ja Morant, Mychal Mulder, David Roddy, Derrick Rose, Marcus Smart, Xavier Tillman, Ziaire Williams, Jacob Gilyard, Vince Williams Jr. MIAMI HEAT Bam Adebayo, Thomas …

NBA 2023-24: Denver Nuggets eyes repeat from the West as revamped Celtics and Bucks favoured in East this season
1 year, 5 months ago

NBA 2023-24: Denver Nuggets eyes repeat from the West as revamped Celtics and Bucks favoured in East this season

The Hindu  

The Denver Nuggets heads into the 2023-24 NBA season as defending champion but not necessarily the title favorites after the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns all upgraded their rosters via blockbuster offseason acquisitions. The Nuggets brings back the same starting five that delivered the franchise its first championship last season, led again by the tandem of Finals MVP …

NBA 2023-24 Regular season schedule: Champion Nuggets take on Lakers in opener
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA 2023-24 Regular season schedule: Champion Nuggets take on Lakers in opener

The Hindu  

The NBA champion Denver Nuggets will kick off the 2023-24 NBA schedule Oct. 24 in a showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers, creating an early rematch of last season’s Western Conference Finals. While portions of the schedule have leaked out over the past several days, the NBA released its full-season, team-by-team schedule on Thursday, and the focus is on last …

NBA schedule release: 40 games I’m looking forward to in 2023-24
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA schedule release: 40 games I’m looking forward to in 2023-24

New York Times  

They said it couldn’t be done, but once again, the NBA is holding an 82-game regular season. The spicy matchups Western Conference finals rematch: Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets, Oct. 24 We’re tipping off the season the right way with the ring ceremony for the champion Denver Nuggets. Familiar faces in new places CP3’s debut in Golden State: Phoenix …

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