National Basketball Assn – Page 20

In the N.B.A. Playoffs, Flopping Is a Welcome Sideshow

Basketball stars from Nikola Jokic to Kyle Lowry are hamming up their reactions to even the slightest contact, writes our columnist. They could benefit from an acting lesson.

By Kurt Streeter

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Celtics Hit Another Dead End, With No Clear Path Forward This Time

A team with N.B.A. championship aspirations fell short against Miami. Tough calls and new contracts await.

By Sopan Deb

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The Miami Heat Might Blow a 3-0 Series Lead

No N.B.A. team has lost a best-of-seven playoff series after winning the first three games, but the Heat are one loss from being the first.

By Victor Mather

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The Humble ‘Sticky Pad’ Keeping N.B.A. Sneakers on the Court

Players across the league have long relied on a pad of translucent sheets of adhesive known as a Slipp-Nott to ensure they have enough traction during games.

By Kris Rhim