Three stars from Monday’s NBA playoff games
The New York Knicks stunned the defending-champion Boston Celtics on the road in overtime while the Denver Nuggets shocked the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road.
Social media reacts to Nuggets stealing Game 1 in OKC: ‘Joker is the best player in the world’
The Nuggets showed their championship pedigree against the No. 1 seed in the West with a thrilling 121-119 win. After trailing by 14 points in the fourth quarter, they finished the game on a 31-15 run and stole Game 1 in Oklahoma City. Chet Holmgren missed two free throws and Aaron Gordon once again became
Miles McBride finally gives Knicks the bench boost they’ve needed
McBride delivered by far his best performance of the postseason in the Knicks’ 108-105 overtime win over the Celtics in Game 1 on Monday night at TD Garden.
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Jalen Brunson missed chance to cap his epic fourth quarter with game-winner despite perfect play
The play call was perfect. The pass from Karl-Anthony Towns was precise. The shot was one Jalen Brunson has made thousands of times.
New York steals (Mikal Bridges literally) Game 1 from Boston in overtime thriller
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla, were you happy with your team’s shot selection in Game 1? “For the most part,” he answered. That explains a lot of this game. Boston followed Mazzulla’s blueprint and launched 60 3-pointers in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Semi-Final matchup with New York, missing 45 (an NBA record) and hitting
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The Buddy Hield game, Pacers wake-up call, Clippers collapse (again), and the zone wars ahead in Round 2 | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Kevin O’Connor was joined by Yahoo’s Dan Titus to instantly react to the Golden State Warriors’ win over the Houston Rockets in Game 7. Don’t miss KOC’s thoughts on what he’s calling “The Buddy Hield Game.” Do the Dubs have a chance to
Ime Udoka on Fred VanVleet’s future: ‘I’d love to have him back’
Michael Scotto: Ime Udoka on Fred VanVleet’s future: “I think both sides want to be here & want him here… He’s a huge part of our growth. Love everything he’s done. Perfect combo of on & off ball for our guards & young guys to grow. I’d love to have him back, & I think
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Knicks adamant they can prove their Celtics doubters wrong by playing with ‘freedom’
The Knicks are David. Nobody is giving them a shot. The Celtics are a whopping 9.5-point favorite in Monday night’s Game 1 at TD Garden.
Stephen Curry and Buddy Hield lead Warriors past Rockets 103-89 in Game 7
HOUSTON (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 14 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter, Buddy Hield made nine 3-pointers and scored 33 points, and the Golden State Warriors advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a 103-89 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 7 Sunday night. The Warriors will face the Timberwolves Tuesday
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Steph Curry takes over with vintage fourth quarter as Warriors advance with Game 7 win over Rockets
Stephen Curry scored 14 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter and the Warriors advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a Game 7 win.