Tag: NBA Atlantic Division
Head games: Ben Simmons’ future uncertain after playoff flop
PHILADELPHIA — Ben Simmons backed his way to the basket, spun around Danilo Gallinari for the easy look at the net — an uncontested...
Collins’ size a key in Hawks’ matchup against Giannis, Bucks
ATLANTA — John Collins' value to the Atlanta Hawks' championship hopes — and in free agency — can't be fully measured by his points...
Nets’ ending came quickly, decisions about the future won’t
NEW YORK — The end for the Brooklyn Nets came quickly.
...
Gretzky, Nets’ Nash co-owners of new pro lacrosse team
LAS VEGAS — The National Lacrosse League announced Monday that it's expanding to Las Vegas and hockey great Wayne Gretzky, Brooklyn Nets coach...
Nets had the shooting and scoring, but needed more health
NEW YORK — The Brooklyn Nets had all the shooting and scoring any team could ever want.
...
Curry, Harris help 76ers stay alive, hold off Hawks 104-99
ATLANTA — Seth Curry hit six 3-pointes and scored 24 points and the top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers avoided elimination in the Eastern Conference semifinal series...
NBA playoff notebook: Clippers leading the comeback craze
The postseason is now comeback season.
And the Los Angeles Clippers...
76ers put Process legacy on the line in Game 7 vs Hawks
PHILADELPHIA — Doc Rivers met Joel Embiid on the court, slapped the big man’s hand and gave him a big I-told-you-so in the waning...
Bucks bounce back to defeat Nets 104-89 and force Game 7
MILWAUKEE — Khris Middleton scored 38 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 30 and the Milwaukee Bucks never trailed in a 104-89 victory over the Brooklyn...
AP source: Kemba Walker, No. 16 pick to Thunder for Horford
BOSTON — The Celtics traded point guard Kemba Walker to Oklahoma City for forward Al Horford, a person with knowledge of the deal told...