OAKLAND, Calif. — For a special moment, Game 2 of the Western Conference finals relocated from Oracle Arena to a backyard court with a hoop in suburban Charlotte, N.C. Every player, save for two, suddenly disappeared as 19,595 witnesses were reduced by 19,593, with the remaining pair watching and pointing from the kitchen window. Yes, …
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CHICAGO — Tacko Fall will be the biggest player at the NBA’s draft combine. He’s also among the biggest underdogs. The 7-foot-6 center from UCF already has the first win of his pro career. He’s among 11 players who were picked from the G League Elite Camp held earlier this week for a spot in …
MILWAUKEE — Come for the 3-point melodrama, stay for the rim protection, the put-backs, the block-outs and the blocked shots. Come for the anguish and frustration that plays out across Brook Lopez’s face over the course of a typical NBA game, stay for the maniacal, jubilant, fourth-quarter clapping that gets turned into a GIF and …
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MILWAUKEE — Come for the 3-point melodrama, stay for the rim protection, the put-backs, the block-outs and the blocked shots. Come for the anguish and frustration that plays out across Brook Lopez’s face over the course of a typical NBA game, stay for the maniacal, jubilant, fourth-quarter clapping that gets turned into a GIF and …
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MILWAUKEE — Come for the 3-point melodrama, stay for the rim protection, the put-backs, the block-outs and the blocked shots. Come for the anguish and frustration that plays out across Brook Lopez’s face over the course of a typical NBA game, stay for the maniacal, jubilant, fourth-quarter clapping that gets turned into a GIF and …
Read more “Lopez sticks to Bucks' plan, and it's more fun for everyone”
MILWAUKEE — Come for the 3-point melodrama, stay for the rim protection, the put-backs, the block-outs and the blocked shots. Come for the anguish and frustration that plays out across Brook Lopez’s face over the course of a typical NBA game, stay for the maniacal, jubilant, fourth-quarter clapping that gets turned into a GIF and …
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For the first time in nine years, LeBron James is not in the Eastern Conference finals. In his place are two potential heirs to James’ “Best player in the world” title. Giannis Antetokounmpo will likely be named the regular season MVP. Kawhi Leonard is arguably the postseason MVP through two rounds. Now, they will go …
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For the first time in nine years, LeBron James is not in the Eastern Conference finals. In his place are two potential heirs to James’ “Best player in the world” title. Giannis Antetokounmpo will likely be named the regular season MVP. Kawhi Leonard is arguably the postseason MVP through two rounds. Now, they will go …
Read more “Numbers preview: Milwaukee Bucks (1) vs. Toronto Raptors (2)”
Coach Mike D’Antoni has led the Houston Rockets through one of their most successful eras as a legitimate NBA title contender. As he enters the final year of his contract, D’Antoni isn’t looking to step back from coaching anytime soon. Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, D’Antoni and the Rockets’ front office have had preliminary talks about …
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Coach Mike D’Antoni has led the Houston Rockets through one of their most successful eras as a legitimate NBA title contender. As he enters the final year of his contract, D’Antoni isn’t looking to step back from coaching anytime soon. Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, D’Antoni and the Rockets’ front office have had preliminary talks about …
Read more “D'Antoni says he wants to coach at least three more seasons”
