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Pacers are back in the Eastern Conference finals, and don’t tell them they can’t win playing fast
The Indiana Pacers are headed back to the Eastern Conference finals and don’t plan to slow down when they get there. Not when they are so good at playing fast.
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Wolves reach conference finals brimming with talent and tenacity in quest for first NBA championship
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Nuggets blow 20-point lead, struggle from field as Timberwolves end their title defense in Game 7
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Timberwolves advance to the Western Conference Finals with 98-90 win over Denver in Game 7
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Edwards leads Wolves back from 20-point deficit for 98-90 win over defending NBA champion Nuggets
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Boston begins Eastern Conference finals against Indiana
The Boston Celtics host the Indiana Pacers to open the Eastern Conference finals. The Celtics went 3-2 against the Pacers during the regular season.
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Pacers set NBA playoff shooting mark, top Knicks 130-109 in Game 7 to make Eastern Conference finals
Tyrese Haliburton scored 26 points and the Indiana Pacers rode one of the most sensational first halves in Game 7 history to a 130-109 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday, advancing to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 10 years.
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Brunson’s broken left hand in Game 7 the final injury for a Knicks team that was decimated by them
Jalen Brunson broke his left hand in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, one final injury for a team that was decimated by them.
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Pacers score 39 points in first quarter vs. Knicks to set a Game 7 record
The Indiana Pacers scored 39 points in the first quarter Sunday against the New York Knicks, the most in a Game 7 since detailed play-by-play began being kept in 1997.
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Gilgeous-Alexander, young Thunder brimming with optimism after second-round playoff exit
The Oklahoma City Thunder might just be scratching the surface of their potential. They lost to Dallas in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs.
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OG Anunoby and Josh Hart are in the Knicks’ starting lineup for Game 7 against the Pacers
OG Anunoby and Josh Hart are in the New York Knicks’ starting lineup for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Indiana Pacers.
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The sequel has been much better for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving as Mavs head to West finals
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are headed to the Western Conference finals in their first trip to the playoffs together.
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P.J. Washington’s free throws finish rally as Mavericks beat Thunder 117-116 to reach West finals
P.J. Washington Jr. made two free throws before an intentional miss with 2.5 seconds left, lifting the Dallas Mavericks to a 117-116 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Hart, Anunoby listed as questionable to play for Knicks on Sunday in Game 7 against the Pacers
Starting forwards Josh Hart and OG Anunoby are both listed as questionable to play for the New York Knicks on Sunday in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Indiana Pacers.
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NBA features two Game 7s Sunday between teams that have experienced both ends of blowouts
There are two Game 7s in the NBA on Sunday. The Indiana Pacers play the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in the Eastern Conference semifinals, and the Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference semifinals.
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Knicks, Pacers set for winner-take-all game 7
The Indiana Pacers visit the New York Knicks in game seven of the Eastern Conference second round. The teams meet for the 10th time this season.
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Denver, Minnesota set for game 7 matchup
The Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves face off in game seven of the Western Conference second round. The teams meet for the 11th time this season.
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Siakam helps Pacers beat Knicks 116-103 in Game 6 to send Eastern Conference semifinals to the limit
Pascal Siakam scored 25 points and Myles Turner added 17 points to help the Indiana Pacers turned the tables on New York with a 116-103 victory to even the Eastern Conference semifinal at 3-3.
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Josh Hart leaves Game 6 versus Pacers with what Knicks say is abdominal soreness
Josh Hart left in the fourth quarter of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against Indiana on Friday night with what the New York Knicks said was abdominal soreness.
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Budenholzer reminisces on Arizona past, but quickly turns to future leading the Phoenix Suns
Mike Budenholzer was introduced as coach of the Phoenix Suns on Friday. The 54-year-old is savoring his chance to lead the team he grew up following.
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A kinder, gentler Luka Doncic has Mavs on verge of series win over top-seeded Thunder
A kinder, gentler Luka Doncic has the Mavericks in the same place they were in the first round. Dallas is headed home with a chance to clinch a playoff series in Game 6.
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Murray’s elbow is hurting after early injury and 4-for-18 shooting night in Game 6 flop by Nuggets
Jamal Murray failed to make a fadeaway on Denver’s first possession and then tried a floater that spun around the rim and spit out in portending fashion.
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Mavericks try to secure series victory over the Thunder
The Dallas Mavericks look to clinch the Western Conference second round over the Oklahoma City Thunder in game six. The teams meet for the 10th time this season.
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Timberwolves force Game 7 by blowing out Nuggets 115-70 behind 27 points from Anthony Edwards
Anthony Edwards scored 27 points to pull the Minnesota Timberwolves out of their mid-series slump and deliver a flawless 115-70 victory over the Denver Nuggets to force a Game 7 in this roller-coaster playoff matchup.
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Friday’s Time Schedule
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Pacers hope home cooking energizes push to even series with New York, force Game 7
The Indiana Pacers’ season is on the brink. It’s win or it’s over. So the last team with a perfect home record in the playoffs has to dig deep and make the most of the energy it receives from its own crowd as it tries to rebound from an embarrassing loss at New York.
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The Celtics are in a good headspace as they head to a 3rd consecutive Eastern Conference finals
The Celtics are back in the Eastern Conference finals for the third consecutive season following their 4-1 series victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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New York looks to clinch series against Indiana in game 6
The New York Knicks look to clinch the Eastern Conference second round over the Indiana Pacers in game six. The teams meet for the ninth time this season.
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Cavaliers eliminated by the Celtics 113-98
BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-98 on Wednesday night to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the third straight season.
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Doncic posts 31-point triple-double as Mavericks top Thunder to take 3-2 series lead
Luka Doncic scored 31 points in a triple-double to help the Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-92 and take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series.
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Cavaliers eliminated by the Celtics in 5 games. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff says they made progress
Cleveland Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff wants to come back for another season. After all, he’s already been through the hard part.
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Jayson Tatum scores 25 to lead Celtics past Cavaliers 113-98 and into 3rd consecutive East finals
Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-98 on to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the third straight season.
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The Nuggets are playing like champions again and putting the Timberwolves on the ropes
None of the five teams to win the NBA championship prior to Denver last year advanced past the second round of the playoffs the following season.
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