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• Friday’s NBA playoffs takeaways: Magic switch up lineup, keep season alive vs. Cavaliers
The Orlando Magic forced a Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 103-96 win on Friday night, protecting home court and keeping their season alive thanks to three starters scoring over 20 points. Each of Orlando’s combined efforts were much needed to overcome the 50-point game Cleveland received from Donovan Mitchell. Only one other Cavalier scored more than 10 points. The winner of S...2024See more Orlando Magic
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• Joel Embiid Only NBA MVP to Never Make Conference Finals in Career
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid remains the only MVP in NBA history to never make a conference finals appearance in his career, after Thursday night’s 118-115 Game 6 loss to the New York Knicks in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Embiid is just the third MVP to never make the NBA Finals, […] The post Joel Embiid Only NBA MVP to Never Make Conference Finals in C...2024See more Joel Embiid
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• Celtics finish off Heat in 34-point Game 5 routJaylen Brown and Derrick White each scored 25 points and the Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals, beating the short-handed Heat 118-84 in Game 5 on Wednesday night....2024Check it out Jaylen Brown -
• ‘It pisses me off’: Embiid frustrated by Knicks fans’ takeover of Sixers arenaJalen Brunson scored a career playoff-high 47 points to go along with 10 assists as the New York Knicks defeated the host Philadelphia 76ers 97-92 in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series on Sunday. Philadelphia star Joel Embiid was frustrated by the numbers of Knicks fans who were vocal in the Sixers’ arena. “[It’s] disappointing,” Embiid told ESPN....2024Check it out Jalen Brunson
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• Tyrese Haliburton Becomes 4th Pacer to Record Triple-Double in NBA Playoffs
Tyrese Haliburton had 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 16 assists in Friday night’s 121-118 overtime win against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series — becoming the fourth Indiana Pacers player to register a triple-double in the postseason. Haliburton, 24, joined Victor Oladipo (2018), Paul George (2013), and Mark […] The post Tyrese Haliburton ...2024Read about Tyrese Haliburton
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• LeBron James Playing All 48 Minutes Of Cavaliers-Celtics Game 7 2018 Conference Finals And Not Getting Tired Was ‘Disturbing’ To Al Horford: ‘He Looked Unfazed, He Looked Unbothered’The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Boston Celtics in the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals in seven epic games behind LeBron James, who averaged 33.6 points, 9.0 rebounds, 8.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.1 blocks in the seven-game series. The Celtics took a 2-0 lead by winning the first two games at home. The Cavaliers responded […] The post LeBron James Playing All 48 Minutes Of Cavalier...2024Visit the page LeBron James -
• Heat stun top seeds Celtics in play-offsTyler Herro scores 24 points as the Miami Heat stun the top-seeded Boston Celtics to level their Eastern Conference play-off duel....2024Read about Tyler Herro
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• Joel Embiid is convinced Sixers deserve better in series vs. Knicks: ‘We should be 2-0’
The Sixers were leading Game 2 of the Eastern Conference’s first-round playoff series against the Knicks, but eventually collapsed late in the contest. Their rivals ended up winning the game 104-101 on Monday night, and Joel Embiid couldn’t hide his disappointment as his team let victory escape from their finger tips. The reigning MVP believes […] The post Joel Embiid is convinc...2024Click for news about Joel Embiid
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• Knicks score eight points in final minute to steal Game 2 from 76ers, 104-101The Knicks score eight points in Game 2's final 27 seconds to beat the Philadelphia 76ers, 104-101, to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series of the Eastern Conference playoffs....2024
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• Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart combined for 44 points in 111-104 Game 1 win over 76ersThe Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers, 111-104, in Game 1 of their first-round series of the Eastern Conference playoffs....2024See more Jalen Brunson
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• 2024 NBA Playoff Preview: Series Facts, Stats, Key Players, Favorites
The Hoops Wire series-by-series guide to the 2024 NBA playoffs … EASTERN CONFERENCE: (4)Cleveland Cavaliers – (48-34) vs. (5)Orlando Magic- (47-35) The fourth-seeded Cavaliers will host the fifth-seeded Magic; when looking at their previous regular season matchup history, both teams split the season series 2-2. This first-round battle will be a gritty defensive showdown, as […] T...2024Visit the page Cleveland Cavaliers
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• Terry Rozier Considered Week-To-Week With Neck InjuryMiami Heat guard Terry Rozier III is considered week-to-week with a neck injury. Rozier missed the last four games of the regular season and both of Miami's Play-In Tournament games due to the injury. While a serious injury, the veteran guard's career isn't assumed to be in danger from the neck issue. However, there is no timetable for when Rozier might be able to play. The Heat acquired Rozier fr...2024See more Terry Rozier -
• Four takeaways from Heat’s Play-In win vs. Bulls to set up Celtics matchup: How Miami’s defense made the difference
By Eric Koreen, Darnell Mayberry and Lauren Merola The Miami Heat pummeled the Chicago Bulls, 112-91, in their Play-In tournament finale to eliminate Chicago from postseason contention and secure a matchup against the top-seeded Boston Celtics in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. The Heat entered the fourth quarter with a 22-point lead and never relinquished it thanks in part to ...2024Continue with Miami Heat
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• Will history repeat itself in Eastern Conference play-in?Last year, the Chicago Bulls journeyed to Miami to play the Heat for the No. 8 seed. It's happening again this year, but will the result be different than last year's close Miami win?...2024Continue with Chicago Bulls -
• Giannis Antetokounmpo (Calf) to Miss Start of Bucks-Pacers Series
Giannis Antetokounmpo (left calf strain) is expected to remain out through the start of the Milwaukee Bucks’ Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. However, Antetokounmpo could return sometime later in the series. The two-time MVP has been undergoing “around-the-clock treatment on the calf,” according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Accordin...2024See more Giannis Antetokounmpo
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• Sources: Bucks preparing to be without GiannisThe Milwaukee Bucks are preparing to be without two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo for the start of their opening round Eastern Conference playoff series against the Indiana Pacers....2024Continue with Milwaukee Bucks -
• NBA regular season unlike any other ends with thrillers, blowouts and shifting standings
CLEVELAND — It took 82 games and five extra minutes to decide the second-best team in the Eastern Conference. On an unprecedented final day of the regular season for the NBA, with more up for grabs in both conferences at game No. 82 than at any point in the league’s 77-year history, the New York Knicks defeated the Chicago Bulls in overtime 120-119 to claim second in the East. The Orlando Magic, I...2024Visit the page New York Knicks
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• All Western Conference Playoff Scenarios Entering Final Day Of Regular SeasonHere are all of the playoff seed scenarios for the Western Conference entering the final day of the regular season. • Oklahoma City Thunder: No. 1 seed with win over Mavericks combined with win by Nuggets, or win combined with loss by Wolves, or loss by Thunder combined with losses by Nuggets and Wolves. No. 2 seed with win over Mavericks combined with loss by Nuggets and win by Wolves, or lo...2024Read about Western Conference -
• Joel Embiid Tweaked Left Knee, To Be Reevaluated SaturdayPhiladelphia 76ers Joel Embiid left his team's victory over the Orlando Magic towards the end of the first half. Embiid landed awkwardly and seemed to be having issues with his previously injured left knee. He returned for the second half, but seemed to be laboring at different points. Sixers head coach Nick Nurse confirmed postgame that Embiid did tweak his left knee, but was cleared to play in t...2024Continue with Joel Embiid -
• Pistons (13-67) Clinch Worst Record in Franchise’s 76-Year History
The 2023-24 Detroit Pistons are 13-67 (.163) with just two games left of the regular season, meaning the team clinched the franchise’s worst record in its 76-year history. The 1979-80 Pistons went 16-66 (.195). Last season’s team finished 17-65 (.207). Detroit this season could finish dead last in the Eastern Conference standings, just below the […] The post Pistons (13-67) Clinc...2024Click for news about Detroit Pistons
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• East Notes: Cavs, Donovan Mitchell, Hawks, NetsCavaliers The Cavs have lost 11 of 17 but managed to snap a three-game skid by topping the Hornets on Wednesday, and now own the No. 4 seed in the NBA Eastern Conference. Star guard Donovan Mitchell returned after missing another game and led the way with 29 points. “It was time to get going […] The post East Notes: Cavs, Donovan Mitchell, Hawks, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire....2024See also East Notes -
• Hawks All-Star Trae Young to return from torn finger ligament vs. Hornets: Source
Atlanta Hawks All-Star Trae Young is returning from a torn radial collateral ligament in his left pinkie finger Wednesday night against the Charlotte Hornets, a league source confirmed. ESPN first reported the news. Young last played against the Toronto Raptors on Feb. 23, and the Hawks have gone 12-11 in his absence. Atlanta (36-43) is currently 10th in the Eastern Conference with three regular-s...2024Visit the page Trae Young
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• Irving, Porzingis Named Players Of The Week
Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has been named Western Conference Player of the Week, while Celtics big man Kristaps Porziņģis has claimed the Eastern Conference’s weekly honor, NBA Communications tweets. Irving averaged 31.8 points and 5.3 rebounds while shooting 52.4% from the field as Dallas went 3-1 last week. Porzingis averaged 19.8 points, 10.0 rebounds and […]...2024See more Kyrie Irving
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• Community Shootaround: Who Will Win The West?
The Celtics currently hold a 14-game lead for the top seed in the Eastern Conference, making them a very strong favorite to reach the NBA Finals, though that outcome is far from assured. The standings are much more competitive in the West though. The seedings are still up for grabs, but the top-10 teams are […]...2024
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• Knicks Notes: OG Anunoby's return, missed opportunity to climb Eastern Conference standingsHere are Knicks notes, including the importance of OG Anunoby's return and how New York squandered a chance to rise up the standings....2024
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• 76ers get huge injury update on MVP center Joel EmbiidThe Sixers currently sit in eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings....2024See more articles Joel Embiid -
• Joel Embiid Expected To Return This Week
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is expected to return to play this week. Embiid's return could come as soon as Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Embiid has been out since January 30, when he was injured against the Golden State Warriors. After surgery on a torn meniscus, Embiid was given a six-to-eight-week timeline and he's coming back right around the eight-week mark. Philadelphia h...2024See also Joel Embiid
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• NBA: Jaylen Brown inspires leaders Boston Celtics to eighth straight winEastern Conference leaders the Boston Celtics extend their winning streak to eight games as Jaylen Brown scores 33 points at the Detroit Pistons....2024Visit the page Jaylen Brown
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• 76ers HC Nick Nurse provides encouraging Joel Embiid updatePhiladelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid looks to be on track for a late-season return. The sooner, the better for a team that's currently sliding down the Eastern Conference standings....2024See more articles Nick Nurse -
• Heat’s Caleb Martin on losses: ‘Our sense of urgency is at an all-time high’
Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin opened up about his team’s struggles this season. Miami has lost four straight games and has won just five of its last 10. The Heat are 35-30 and rank eighth in the Eastern Conference standings. “It’s a sense of urgency definitely at an all-time high but also staying composed,” Martin […] The post Heat’s Caleb Martin on losses: ‘Our sense of ...2024Continue with Caleb Martin
