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'We'll be better for Game 6' - Lue backs Clippers to make big improvement
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'We'll be better for Game 6' - Lue backs Clippers to make big improvement

May 02, 2024
Tyronn Lue insisted that the Los Angeles Clippers will be "better for Game 6" after their worst game of the series against the Dallas Mavericks. The Clippers lost 123-93 in…
Irving hails Doncic's resilience after star turn against Clippers
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Irving hails Doncic's resilience after star turn against Clippers

May 02, 2024
Kyrie Irving was amazed by the "resilience" of Luka Doncic after he led the Dallas Mavericks to a pivotal Game 5 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers despite suffering from…
Celtics are 'learning from mistakes' after series win over Heat
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Celtics are 'learning from mistakes' after series win over Heat

May 02, 2024
Jayson Tatum claimed that the Boston Celtics are learning from their mistakes after securing their place in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Celtics are into the semifinals following a 4-1…
NBA: Celtics rout Heat to reach East semis; Mavericks cruise to 3-2 lead
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NBA: Celtics rout Heat to reach East semis; Mavericks cruise to 3-2 lead

May 01, 2024
Jaylen Brown and Derrick White each scored 25 points and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 118-84 rout of the short-handed Miami Heat on Wednesday to advance to the Eastern…
Giannis and Lillard 'very' close to returning as Bucks keep Pacers series alive
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Giannis and Lillard 'very' close to returning as Bucks keep Pacers series alive

May 01, 2024
Having kept their Eastern Conference first-round series with the Indiana Pacers alive with Tuesday's Game 5 win, the Milwaukee Bucks could recover their two leading scorers for Game 6. Despite…
NBA: Maxey, 76ers stun Knicks with late rally for OT win in Game 5
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NBA: Maxey, 76ers stun Knicks with late rally for OT win in Game 5

May 01, 2024
Tyrese Maxey scored seven points in the final 25 seconds of regulation to save Philadelphia’s season and finished with a playoff career-high 46 as the 76ers staved off elimination in…
Celtics mindset needed to change after Porzingis injury - Horford
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Celtics mindset needed to change after Porzingis injury - Horford

April 30, 2024
Al Horford said that the Boston Celtics needed to change their mindset after losing Kristaps Porzingis to injury during their convincing Game 4 102-88 victory over the Miami Heat. The…
'I'll support whatever he decides' - Davis backs LeBron James ahead of decision on NBA future
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'I'll support whatever he decides' - Davis backs LeBron James ahead of decision on NBA future

April 30, 2024
Anthony Davis says he will give LeBron James the space he needs to make the right decision on his NBA future. The Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated in the first…
LeBron James undecided on NBA future after Lakers elimination
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LeBron James undecided on NBA future after Lakers elimination

April 30, 2024
LeBron James says he "does not have an answer" on his NBA future after the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated by the Denver Nuggets in their first-round playoff series. The…
Jamal Murray hits another game-winner as Nuggets eliminate Lakers
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Jamal Murray hits another game-winner as Nuggets eliminate Lakers

April 30, 2024
Despite playing through a calf strain, Jamal Murray hit a pull-up 14-footer with 3.6 seconds remaining, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-106 on Monday for a…
'I'll look back when I retire' – Brunson will not rest on his laurels after 47-point Game 4 haul
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'I'll look back when I retire' – Brunson will not rest on his laurels after 47-point Game 4 haul

April 29, 2024
Jalen Brunson will not spend too long thinking about his 47-point haul in Game 4 against the Philadelphia 76ers as he looks towards the second round of the playoffs. The…
Doncic says he's letting Irving down as Mavs slip to 2-2 in Clippers series
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Doncic says he's letting Irving down as Mavs slip to 2-2 in Clippers series

April 29, 2024
Luka Doncic believes he has let Kyrie Irving down in the first four games of the Dallas Mavericks' first-round series with the Los Angeles Clippers, which is level at 2-2…
Edwards scores 40 as Timberwolves complete sweep of Suns
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Edwards scores 40 as Timberwolves complete sweep of Suns

April 29, 2024
For the first time in two decades, the Minnesota Timberwolves have won a play-off series. The Timberwolves are the NBA's first team to advance to the conference semi-finals after defeating…
NBA: Edwards scores 40 as Timberwolves complete sweep of Suns
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NBA: Edwards scores 40 as Timberwolves complete sweep of Suns

April 29, 2024
For the first time in two decades, the Minnesota Timberwolves have won a playoff series. The Timberwolves are the NBA's first team to advance to the conference semifinals after defeating…
Clippers forward Leonard out indefinitely
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Clippers forward Leonard out indefinitely

April 28, 2024
Los Angeles Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard is out indefinitely, president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank said before Game 4 of the team’s first-round playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks…
Bucks star Lillard to miss Game 4 against the Pacers with Achilles injury
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Bucks star Lillard to miss Game 4 against the Pacers with Achilles injury

April 28, 2024
Already without two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks won’t have Damian Lillard in the lineup for Game 4 of the team’s first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers…
Malone: Shoe mix-up not to blame for Nuggets' Game 4 loss
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Malone: Shoe mix-up not to blame for Nuggets' Game 4 loss

April 28, 2024
Michael Malone refused to blame a bizarre equipment mix-up for his Denver Nuggets' Game 4 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday. Denver headed into the game with a…
Tatum points to Celtics' toughness as key to Game 3 win over Heat
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Tatum points to Celtics' toughness as key to Game 3 win over Heat

April 28, 2024
Jayson Tatum believes his Boston Celtics team showed their toughness as they claimed a 104-84 Game 3 win over the Miami Heat on Saturday. As the top seed in the…
'One-game series' for LeBron as Lakers secure lifeline with Nuggets win
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'One-game series' for LeBron as Lakers secure lifeline with Nuggets win

April 28, 2024
LeBron James says the Los Angeles Lakers face a "one-game series" against the Denver Nuggets after clinching a lifeline in their Western Conference first-round battle in Game 4. The Lakers…
NBA: Lakers avoid sweep to Nuggets; Celtics take 2-1 lead on Heat and Thunder go up 3-0
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NBA: Lakers avoid sweep to Nuggets; Celtics take 2-1 lead on Heat and Thunder go up 3-0

April 27, 2024
LeBron James scored 30 points and Anthony Davis added 25 and 23 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers avoided a sweep with a 119-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets on…
Doncic hails 'team player' Washington after Westbrook confrontation
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Doncic hails 'team player' Washington after Westbrook confrontation

April 27, 2024
Luka Doncic saluted "team player" P.J. Washington following his confrontation with Russell Westbrook during the Dallas Mavericks' victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. The Mavericks prevailed 101-90 in Game 3…
Durant urges Suns to use fans' frustration as 'fuel' towards playoff recovery
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Durant urges Suns to use fans' frustration as 'fuel' towards playoff recovery

April 27, 2024
Kevin Durant has urged the Phoenix Suns to use their supporters' frustrations as 'fuel' to reduce their first-round series arrears against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Suns fell 3-0 behind in…
NBA: Haliburton lifts Pacers to 2-1 lead; Wolves take 3-0 lead and Mavs go up 2-1 on Clippers
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NBA: Haliburton lifts Pacers to 2-1 lead; Wolves take 3-0 lead and Mavs go up 2-1 on Clippers

April 27, 2024
Tyrese Haliburton capped his first career playoff triple-double with a three-point play with 1.6 seconds left in overtime that gave the Indiana Pacers a 121-118 win over the Milwaukee Bucks…
Lakers will 'play 'til the wheels fall off', vows LeBron James
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Lakers will 'play 'til the wheels fall off', vows LeBron James

April 26, 2024
LeBron James has urged the Los Angeles Lakers to deal with the pressure, and thrive under it, as they aim to avoid a series sweep against the Denver Nuggets. The…
Embiid reveals Bell's palsy diagnosis after historic 50-point performance versus Knicks
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Embiid reveals Bell's palsy diagnosis after historic 50-point performance versus Knicks

April 26, 2024
Fresh from putting up 50 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' Game 3 win over the New York Knicks, Joel Embiid revealed he has been suffering from Bell's palsy, a condition…
NBA: Nuggets close to Lakers sweep, Embiid has 50 as Sixers cut deficit
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NBA: Nuggets close to Lakers sweep, Embiid has 50 as Sixers cut deficit

April 26, 2024
The Denver Nuggets are on the brink of sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers after opening up a 3-0 lead in the teams' first-round series on Thursday, registering their 11th straight…
'Let's make it mano a mano' – Adebayo using criticism as fuel as Heat level Celtics series
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'Let's make it mano a mano' – Adebayo using criticism as fuel as Heat level Celtics series

April 25, 2024
The Miami Heat are desperate to silence their doubters and are using outside criticism as fuel in their first-round playoff series against the Boston Heat, having levelled it up at…
NBA: Heat get even with Celtics; Thunder roll Pelicans for 2-0 lead
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NBA: Heat get even with Celtics; Thunder roll Pelicans for 2-0 lead

April 24, 2024
Tyler Herro had 24 points and 14 assists and hit six of Miami’s franchise playoff-record 23 3-pointers as the Heat defeated the Boston Celtics, 111-101, to even their first-round series…
NBA acknowledge refereeing errors in 76ers chaotic loss to Knicks
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NBA acknowledge refereeing errors in 76ers chaotic loss to Knicks

April 24, 2024
The NBA has acknowledged numerous refereeing errors after the Philadelphia 76ers were on the wrong end of late decisions in a chaotic defeat to the New York Knicks. Nick Nurse,…
NBA acknowledges refereeing errors in 76ers chaotic loss to Knicks
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NBA acknowledges refereeing errors in 76ers chaotic loss to Knicks

April 24, 2024
The NBA has acknowledged numerous refereeing errors after the Philadelphia 76ers were on the wrong end of late decisions in a chaotic defeat to the New York Knicks. Nick Nurse,…
Kidd hails Doncic's defense after Mavs level Clippers series
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Kidd hails Doncic's defense after Mavs level Clippers series

April 24, 2024
Jason Kidd lauded Luka Doncic's defensive work after the Dallas Mavericks saw off the Los Angeles Clippers. The Mavs beat the Clippers 96-93 on Tuesday, restoring parity in their playoff…
Clippers feel good about Leonard return despite loss to Mavericks
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Clippers feel good about Leonard return despite loss to Mavericks

April 24, 2024
The return of Kawhi Leonard was enough to ensure there was positivity from the Los Angeles Clippers despite their loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. Luka Doncic had 32…
Haliburton says younger brother was racially abused at Game 1 of Pacers-Bucks series
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Haliburton says younger brother was racially abused at Game 1 of Pacers-Bucks series

April 24, 2024
Tyrese Haliburton says a fan directed a racial slur at his younger brother while he was in attendance for Game 1 of the Indiana Pacers' playoff series with the Milwaukee…
Rudy Gobert says nobody wants to face Timberwolves defense
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Rudy Gobert says nobody wants to face Timberwolves defense

April 24, 2024
Rudy Gobert declared nobody wants to face the Minnesota Timberwolves' defense after they opened up a 2-0 series lead over the Phoenix Suns with a 105-93 win in Game 2…
NBA: Mavericks, Pacers even series; Timberwolves take 2-0 lead
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NBA: Mavericks, Pacers even series; Timberwolves take 2-0 lead

April 24, 2024
Luka Dončić had 32 points, nine assists and six rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks overcame the return of Kawhi Leonard in a 96-93 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on…
Embiid remains buoyant on 76ers chances despite Knicks securing two-game lead
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Embiid remains buoyant on 76ers chances despite Knicks securing two-game lead

April 23, 2024
The Philadelphia 76ers may be two games down in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarter-finals series but Joel Embiid thinks his struggling side will triumph. The second-seeded New York Knicks lead…
Knicks, Nuggets, Cavs take 2-0 series leads
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Knicks, Nuggets, Cavs take 2-0 series leads

April 23, 2024
Donte DiVincenzo's go-ahead 3-pointer with 13.1 seconds left highlighted a furious late rally that propelled the New York Knicks to a crucial 104-101 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Monday's…
Nets hire former Kings assistant Fernandez as coach
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Nets hire former Kings assistant Fernandez as coach

April 22, 2024
The Brooklyn Nets have a new man in charge, hiring Jordi Fernandez as the 24th coach in franchise history on Monday. Fernandez spent the last two seasons as the associate…
'It's playoff basketball' – Tatum unfazed by physical nature of Celtics-Heat battle
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'It's playoff basketball' – Tatum unfazed by physical nature of Celtics-Heat battle

April 22, 2024
Jayson Tatum showed he was unfazed by the Miami Heat's physicality as he logged his first career playoff triple-double in the Boston Celtics' 114-94 Game 1 victory on Sunday. Top-seeded…
'Passive' Mavs suffer the consequences in Game 1 loss to Clippers
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'Passive' Mavs suffer the consequences in Game 1 loss to Clippers

April 22, 2024
Jason Kidd and Kyrie Irving were frustrated by a "passive" performance from the Dallas Mavericks, who went down 109-97 to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. The Mavs were second…
Clippers, Bucks, Thunder, Celtics win openers
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Clippers, Bucks, Thunder, Celtics win openers

April 22, 2024
James Harden scored 28 points to help the Los Angeles Clippers overcome Kawhi Leonard's absence and come through with a 109-97 victory over the cold-shooting Dallas Mavericks in Sunday's Game…
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