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What Kyrie Irving learned from LeBron -- and how it guides Luka Doncic
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Monday, 17 June 2024 05:21
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLONG BEFORE THESE Mavericks were anybody's pick to come out of the Western Conference, before they vanquished the Clippers and the Thunder and the Timberwolves to ascend to basketball's brightest stage for the first time in 13 years, Kyrie Irving had begun to reflect on his three-year tenure with LeBron James, his stint with the Boston Celtics and…
Porzingis 'doing everything' to return in Game 5
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Sunday, 16 June 2024 20:19
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBOSTON -- As the Celtics attempt to close out the NBA Finals with a victory over the Mavericks, it remains to be seen whether Kristaps Porzingis will be back on the court for Game 5 on Monday night."I haven't talked to him yet," Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla told reporters at TD Garden on Sunday. "Going to talk about…
Irving aims to silence C's crowd, 'self-doubt'
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Sunday, 16 June 2024 20:19
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBOSTON -- With his Dallas Mavericks attempting to avoid elimination in the NBA Finals, Kyrie Irving feels the pressure to perform in a road arena that presents uniquely challenging circumstances for him.After Sunday's practice in preparation for Game 5 on Monday, Irving discussed the villain treatment he has received at TD Garden since his decision to leave the…
Embiid (knee) says he's on target for Olympics
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Sunday, 16 June 2024 05:05
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsDALLAS -- Joel Embiid was at the NBA Finals on Friday night and said his next stop is the Olympics.The Philadelphia 76ers center, who missed more than half of the regular season and then was hobbled in the playoffs because of a knee injury, said in a televised interview that his recovery is going well and he believes…
'It will be insufferable': Why Lakers greats can't stand the Celtics this close to an 18th title
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Saturday, 15 June 2024 09:58
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsIt was the day of Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks, and before Mychal Thompson said goodbye to his call-in guest on his ESPN LA 710 radio show in Los Angeles, the former Lakers forward had a request for a special delivery."If you see Cedric Maxwell," Thompson said, "tell him I…
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