Tag: NBA Southeast Division
Joel Embiid, 76ers rout Wizards to take 3-0 series lead
WASHINGTON — The “M-V-P!” chants came not from the home crowd saluting Bradley Beal but rival 76ers fans for Joel Embiid, who put on...
Roster transformation by Bucks pays off with sweep of Heat
MIAMI — Milwaukee’s roster transformation started after losing to Miami in last season’s playoffs, one that made the Bucks give themselves a critical look.
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Conley now former team’s villain, 76ers on verge of sweep
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Grizzlies fans cheered Mike Conley earlier this year when he finally earned All-Star recognition in his 14th season.
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Young leads Hawks to 113-96 win over Knicks, 3-1 series lead
ATLANTA — Trae Young scored 27 points, John Collins added 22 despite a smack to the lip and the Hawks frustrated Julius Randle and...
After spitting ordeal, Young leads Hawks past Knicks 105-94
ATLANTA — Shaking off a spitting incident at Madison Square Garden, Trae Young dazzled in the first home playoff game of his career, scoring...
Sweep: Bucks oust Heat 120-103, roll into Round 2
MIAMI — Turns out, there was a reason the Milwaukee Bucks weren't worried about a playoff rematch with the Miami Heat in Round 1...
Bucks sweep Heat to advance to 2nd round
MIAMI — Turns out, there was a reason the Milwaukee Bucks weren’t worried about a playoff rematch with the Miami Heat in Round 1...
Lakers, Hawks, Mavs look to seize 1st-round control at home
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers, Atlanta Hawks and Dallas Mavericks all began their first-round playoff series at a home-court disadvantage.
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Bucks put Heat on brink, win 113-84 for 3-0 series lead
MIAMI — Khris Middleton scored 22 points, Jrue Holiday added 19 points and 12 assists and the Milwaukee Bucks moved a win from a...
Bucks lose DiVincenzo for season with ankle injury
MIAMI — Donte DiVincenzo’s season is over, after tests showed Friday that the Milwaukee guard tore a ligament in his left ankle during Game...