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Sources: Game 4 realistic target for Simmons
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Wednesday, 20 April 2022 13:15
The progress of Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons in practices this week -- and the anticipation that it will further accelerate in the coming days -- has turned Game 4 on Monday into a realistic target for his season debut, sources told ESPN.Simmons hasn't been ruled out for Game 3 of the first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics, sources…
Sources: Suns' Booker likely out next 2 games
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Wednesday, 20 April 2022 13:15
Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker is likely to miss Games 3 and 4 against the New Orleans Pelicans with a mild right hamstring strain, but he hasn't been ruled out for the rest of the opening-round Western Conference series, sources told ESPN.The Suns were still evaluating results of an MRI on Wednesday to get a full picture of the injury…
Butler, 'a different player now,' fuels Heat with 45
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Tuesday, 19 April 2022 23:14
MIAMI -- The vision of Jimmy Butler, slumped over a baseline barricade, during the 2020 NBA Finals in the Orlando bubble has been painted into the tapestry of the league's collective consciousness. In that series, the Miami Heat star went toe-to-toe with LeBron James and the Lakers, notching 35- and 40-point triple-doubles while pushing Los Angeles to the brink.The Butler…
Morant-led Grizzlies rebound, even Wolves series
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Tuesday, 19 April 2022 23:14
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- After suffering a disheartening loss on their home court in Game 1, the Memphis Grizzlies roared back with a resounding 124-96 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night, squaring their first-round series at 1.The Grizzlies, who finished the season with the NBA's second-best record at 56-26, spent the previous 72 hours stewing over their Game 1…
Suns' Booker leaves loss due to hamstring injury
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Tuesday, 19 April 2022 22:22
PHOENIX -- In a potential series-shifting moment, Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker went down with a hamstring injury and the New Orleans Pelicans pounced with a huge finish to take a 125-114 Game 2 win and even their series at 1-1 on Tuesday night.Booker had a prolific first half, scoring 31 points and nailing seven 3-pointers. But he didn't score…
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