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Embiid, Harden spark 76ers over Nets in NBA playoff opener

Washington (AFP) - Joel Embiid scored 26 points and James Harden added 23 to lead the Philadelphia 76ers over the Brooklyn Nets 121-101 in an NBA first-round playoff series opener on Saturday.

AFP

Jimmy Butler, Max Strus push Heat into playoffs in harrowing 102-91 comeback against Bulls

MIAMI — There will be playoffs instead of lottery for the Miami Heat, as they punched their ticket into the fist round with a 102-91 victory Friday night over the Chicago Bulls at the Kasaya Center.

Tribune News Service

NBA executive ‘would not be surprised’ if Lakers go after Jordan Clarkson

One executive of an Eastern Conference team feels the Lakers may try to bring back guard Jordan Clarkson this summer.

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NBA playoffs live stream: how to watch every 2024 postseason basketball game online

Follow our guide to watch NBA playoffs live streams and ensure that you don't miss a single dunk, layup and rebound of the 2024 postseason.

TechRadar

Here’s the Entire Schedule for the First Round Matchups of the 2023 NBA Playoffs

The NBA postseason is finally here.

Sports Illustrated

James leads Lakers into playoffs after thriller, Hawks advance

Los Angeles (AFP) - LeBron James scored 30 points as the Los Angeles Lakers muscled their way into the NBA playoffs on Tuesday with a thrilling come-from-behind 108-102 overtime victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

AFP

Atlanta down Miami to book NBA playoff berth

Miami (AFP) - Trae Young scored 25 points as the Atlanta Hawks booked their place in the NBA playoffs after defeating the Miami Heat 116-105 in the opening game of the play-in tournament on Tuesday.

AFP

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Cincinnati down Union to stay top, Bouanga hat-trick for champions

Los Angeles (AFP) - Cincinnati extended their unbeaten start to the Major League Soccer season with a 1-0 victory over Philadelphia Union on Saturday to remain on top of the Eastern Conference standings.

AFP

Nets lock up NBA playoff berth, Warriors and Lakers keep pressure on

Los Angeles (AFP) - The Brooklyn Nets booked an NBA playoff berth on Friday as the Eastern Conference puzzle pieces fell into place, but suspense remained in the wild West with wins for Golden State, New Orleans and the Los Angeles Lakers.

AFP

Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan offers up some packing tips for teammates

With the season on the line, the Bulls play next Wednesday in the Eastern Conference play-in game. As far as DeRozan was concerned, pack for a second game ... just in case.

Chicago Sun-Times

Billy Donovan could rest Bulls’ Big 3 on Friday vs. Dallas

With the No. 10 seed locked up for Chicago, coach Billy Donovan hinted at potentially resting their core on Friday.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Embiid scores 52 as Sixers hold off Celtics, Bucks on brink

Los Angeles (AFP) - Joel Embiid enhanced his MVP credentials with a 52-point masterclass as the Philadelphia 76ers held off a furious late rally from the Boston Celtics to win a hard-fought battle of the Eastern Conference heavyweights on Tuesday.

AFP

Embiid 52 as Sixers hold off Celtics, Bucks on brink

AFP

NBA bubble watch: which teams will seal a playoff spot?

There’s just one week left in the NBA season, but there are 14 teams that are mathematically still alive but whose immediate futures are still murky

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The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers cannot overcome rough start in 117-104 loss at Milwaukee Bucks

MILWAUKEE — When Joe Ingles’ heave clanked off the back of the rim just before the first-quarter buzzer, the crowd inside Fiserv Forum let out a collective groan.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Ahead of Sixers’ tilt, Raptors coach Nick Nurse opens up about uncertain future, Toronto turmoil

PHILADELPHIA — On paper, the Toronto Raptors were supposed to join the 76ers as one of this season’s Eastern Conference’s elite teams.

Boston Herald

Celtics make statement, demolish Bucks with dominant performance

With just more than a week remaining in the regular season, it may be too late for the Celtics to catch the Bucks in the race for the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed, especially after Tuesday’s horrendous loss to the Wizards.

Newsday

Kyle Palmieri scores twice as Islanders top Devils at UBS

The Islanders, in a hard push to secure their hold on the Eastern Conference’s first wild-card spot, played a playoff-style game with their physicality, forechecking and clogging of the neutral zone. It was a lesson for the speedy and playoff-bound Devils.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Positives, negatives apparent early in Fire season

The lone winless Eastern Conference team entering Saturday’s match at Inter Miami, the Fire played well at Philadelphia and should have beaten FC Cincinnati but also have been plagued by familiar issues.

Newsday

Islanders force overtime but lose to Blue Jackets, 4-3

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Islanders were down two goals to the NHL’s worst team, which was playing two men short because of injuries. A chance to extend their lead for the Eastern Conference’s first wild-card spot was 20 minutes from disappearing.

Tribune News Service

Nets lose 4th in a row; rally late and fall short to Cavs, 115-109

NEW YORK — No wonder the Cavaliers want the Nets in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs this season.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Is there a clear-cut leader in the NBA’s Eastern Conference?

More specifically, is it the Boston Celtics, despite recent turbulence?

USA Today Sports Media Group

Detroit Red Wings vs. Boston Bruins, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch the NHL

As the NHL regular season begins to wind down, Saturday's matchup between the Boston Bruins and the Detroit Red Wings will be a good one.

Tribune News Service

Jimmy Butler seizes a needed moment as Heat hold off Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell 119-115

MIAMI — The face of desperation was the face of the Miami Heat on Friday night when they went down 14 in the third quarter.

USA Today Sports Media Group

What are the Boston Celtics’ biggest potential hurdles to getting to the 2023 NBA Finals?

The ball club has competition from dangerous Eastern Conference teams to consider, and as recent contests have born out, Boston is not yet above beating themselves.

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