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Luka out for Game 2, moving 'in right direction'
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Monday, 18 April 2022 20:02
DALLAS -- Luka Doncic is again out for the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 of their playoff series against the Utah Jazz, even though coach Jason Kidd said the young superstar guard is continuing to make progress in his recovery from a strained left calf.Monday's Game 2 comes eight days after Doncic got hurt in the regular-season finale.The Mavericks lost…
Celts' Smart first guard to win DPOY since '95-96
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Monday, 18 April 2022 20:02
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been named NBA Defensive Player of the Year, the league announced Monday.It's the first DPOY award for Smart, who is the first guard to take home the honor since Gary Payton in the 1995-96 season. Payton was on hand at the Celtics practice facility Monday to give Smart the award.In a social media post…
Raptors' Barnes out for Game 2 but feeling better
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Monday, 18 April 2022 11:22
PHILADELPHIA -- Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse said Monday before shootaround ahead of Game 2 against the Philadelphia 76ers that rookie forward Scottie Barnes won't play, and that it was unlikely guard Gary Trent Jr. or Thaddeus Young would, either."Scottie's out," Nurse said. "Gary is not here for shootaround, he's still doubtful and Thad is, I mean, he's got some…
Under-the-radar X factors who could steal an NBA playoff game
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Monday, 18 April 2022 07:29
If NBA fans outside of Pennsylvania didn't know the name Tyrese Maxey, they sure do now.While the Toronto Raptors were keying in on superstars Joel Embiid and James Harden, the Philadelphia 76ers' second-year guard was showcasing why he is such an important player in their success with 38 points in a Game 1 win.If the 76ers were to make a…
Celtics take wild Game 1 on Tatum buzzer-beater
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Monday, 18 April 2022 00:15
BOSTON -- Jayson Tatum has been adamant he didn't view the Boston Celtics' matchup with the Brooklyn Nets as a chance to prove anything opposite two of the league's elite scorers.His finish in Game 1 said otherwise.Tatum made a layup at the buzzer on a pass from Marcus Smart to give Boston a dramatic 115-114 victory on Sunday in Game…
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