Tag: NBA Eastern Conference
Last chance for Tokyo: Final 4 Olympic hoop qualifiers begin
Toronto coach Nick Nurse is an American. Born in Iowa. Owns a home in Florida. A lifetime fan of the Chicago Cubs.
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Celtics coach Udoka wants to ‘bring the dog out’ in stars
BOSTON — When Ime Udoka looks at the Boston Celtics’ roster, he sees a team with pieces to build around and endless potential.
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Two-time MVP gladly cedes lead role in playoffs to Middleton
ATLANTA — Giannis Antetokounmpo is a two-time MVP, one of the best players on the planet.
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Mavs welcome back Kidd as coach, along with new GM Harrison
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks welcomed back former point guard Jason Kidd as their coach Monday along with new general manager Nico Harrison.
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Middleton’s 38 power Bucks past Hawks 113-102 for 2-1 lead
ATLANTA — Khris Middleton scored 20 of his playoff career high-tying 38 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 113-102...
Pitino’s summer job: Trying to get Greece into Tokyo Games
Rick Pitino professes to knowing three Greek words: Kalimera, kalispera and kalinichta, which translate to good morning, good afternoon and good night.
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Bucks trounce Hawks 125-91 to tie East finals at 1-1
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 25 points, Jrue Holiday added 22 and the Milwaukee Bucks blew out the Atlanta Hawks 125-91 on Friday night...
Commitment to Olympics not a distraction for Bucks’ guards
Khris Middleton ordinarily wouldn’t be thinking about anything right now other than what the Milwaukee Bucks are trying to accomplish in the NBA playoffs.
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Young Hawks try to regroup at home in Game 3 against Bucks
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks' path to the Eastern Conference finals provides reason to remain optimistic after a humbling Game 2 loss to the...
Holcomb honors James Morris with Indiana’s top award
INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric Holcomb awarded 78-year-old civic leader James Morris on Friday with the 2021 Sachem Award, the state’s highest honor.
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