Brunson a bystander as Knicks wilt late in loss
As precious seconds ticked away in the fourth quarter Tuesday night, New York star Jalen Brunson was waiting at the scorer’s table for a whistle in the Knicks’ 106-103 loss to the Detroit Pistons, who stayed alive in this Round 1 series, forcing a Game 6.
Western Conference playoffs: Nuggets in control after big win over Clippers
Here’s what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference’s first round.
‘There’s really no plan:’ How the self alley-oop has taken over the NBA
Players seem to be throwing the ball off the glass to themselves more than ever, and not just to generate highlights.
Giannis: Haliburton’s dad ‘disrespectful’ with antics
Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo got into a heated confrontation with the father of Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton following Game 5, spurred by what Antetokounmpo called a “disrespectful” exchange on the floor.
Early exit, not future, on Giannis’ mind after loss
Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t want to discuss his future in Milwaukee after Tuesday night’s season-ending loss and instead lamented the Bucks’ third straight first-round exit and their inability to win Game 5 for the injured Damian Lillard.
Follow live: Nuggets in control of pivotal Game 5 vs. Clippers
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Tatum drops 35 as Celtics finish off Magic in 5
Jayson Tatum went off 35 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds to help the Celtics rout the Magic 120-89 and win their first-round series in five games.
Follow live: Clippers, Nuggets looking to take series lead in Game 5
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Haliburton, Pacers stun Bucks in OT to advance
Indiana star Tyrese Haliburton blew past Giannis Antetokounmpo for the go-ahead layup with 1.3 seconds left to give the Pacers a 119-118 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, and a 4-1 series win, in the Eastern Conference first round on Tuesday night.
Follow live: Pistons look to get back on track in Game 5 vs. Knicks
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