A victory over the Cavaliers showed quiet competence, something the team has been lacking for years.
Category: Basketball
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The Knicks Are Moving Forward, if Only by Baby Steps
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Luka Doncic Is Scoring More and Playing When He Doesn’t Have To
The New York Times – Sports:Even in pickup games, Doncic is showing a leap compared with last season, which ended with a disappointing exit in the Western Conference finals.
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A Farewell to Maya Moore, a Team Player Who Is Also One of a Kind
The New York Times – Sports:Moore, who has officially retired from the W.N.B.A., will be remembered for her brilliance on the court and her fight for justice away from it.
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A Farewell to Maya Moore, a Team Player Who Is Also One of a Kind
The New York Times – Sports:Moore, who has officially retired from the W.N.B.A., will be remembered for her brilliance on the court and her fight for justice away from it.
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Oklahoma City’s Chet Holmgren Discusses Lost Rookie NBA Season
The New York Times – Sports:“I could let this be a blessing or a curse, you know?” Holmgren said. “So I got to figure out how to turn it into a blessing, how to make the most out of it.”
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Chris Ford, Who Made a 3-Point Mark in the N.B.A., Dies at 74
The New York Times – Sports:He helped the Celtics win a title and coached them in the ’90s, but he may be remembered more for sinking what was hailed as the league’s first 3-point shot. Or was it?
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Celtics Beat Warriors, Despite Off Night From Jayson Tatum
The New York Times – Sports:Boston beat Golden State and has the N.B.A.’s best record. But the Celtics aren’t perfect, and neither is their star.
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This Isn’t Who the Lakers Are Supposed to Be. Right?
The New York Times – Sports:The Lakers have long been seen as a glamour franchise of big names and big wins. LeBron James is dominating. But the wins have been much harder to come by, for a while.
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In the Shadow of Superstars, Golden State’s Young Players Try to Bloom
The New York Times – Sports:Newer players like Moses Moody, 20, struggle for playing time but embrace the challenge to prove themselves. “I try to take in as much as I can,” he said.
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The Brooklyn Nets Have So Much Talent but So Little Charm
The New York Times – Sports:The Nets are again one of the Eastern Conference’s best teams, with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant leading All-Star voting. So why is there so little joy in watching them?
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The Spurs Break an N.B.A. Attendance Record with Alamodome Return
The New York Times – Sports:San Antonio set a single-game N.B.A. attendance record by welcoming a crowd of 68,323 on Friday. The Spurs lost, but longtime fans savored the chance to celebrate in the team’s former home.
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Measuring Up to Wilt Chamberlain May Take More Than Stats
The New York Times – Sports:Several N.B.A. players have had Chamberlain-like performances this season. But to some, he will always be untouchable.