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Kidd calls out Mavs' 'passive' play in Game 1 loss
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Sunday, 21 April 2024 18:53
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLOS ANGELES -- After the worst offensive first half in the franchise's playoff history, coach Jason Kidd's primary concern wasn't the Dallas Mavericks' poor shooting. He called out his team for allowing the LA Clippers to dominate them physically."They were physical and we were passive," Kidd said after the Mavs' 109-97 loss in the opener of their first-round…
Tatum, Celtics: Scary collision 'playoff basketball'
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Sunday, 21 April 2024 18:53
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBOSTON -- Celtics star Jayson Tatum was a catalyst in more ways than one in Boston's convincing 114-94 victory over the Miami Heat on Sunday afternoon in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.He played smart, unselfish basketball against Miami's double-teams, logging his first career playoff triple-double with 23 points, 10 boards and 10 assists. But as the…
Harden shows he can 'still score with best of 'em'
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Sunday, 21 April 2024 18:53
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLOS ANGELES -- LA Clippers point guard James Harden said he still has something to prove during the postseason in his highly productive career.With Kawhi Leonard out for Game 1, Harden had his best first half as a Clipper, scoring 20 of his 28 points to help L.A. build a 29-point lead en route to a 109-97 win…
Russell redemption road hits bump in Lakers' loss
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Saturday, 20 April 2024 23:45
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsDENVER -- As much as the story of the Los Angeles Lakers' season has been centered on the team looking to make up for its flameout in the Western Conference finals a year ago to chase a championship, there's also been a personal redemption arc for point guard D'Angelo Russell.However Saturday's 114-103 Game 1 loss to the Denver…
Supporting cast picks up Brunson, N.Y. in opener
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Saturday, 20 April 2024 23:18
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNEW YORK -- All season, the New York Knicks have gone as far as Jalen Brunson could carry them.But when Brunson had an uncharacteristically off night against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday at Madison Square Garden, his teammates were there to pick up the slack.There was Josh Hart hitting a season-high four 3-pointers, including three in the final…
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