National Basketball Assn – Page 22

Pat Riley, Once Front and Center, Reigns in the Background

Riley’s decades in the N.B.A. have given him plenty of stories to tell. But the formerly flashy coach of the Knicks, Heat and Lakers is keeping a low profile — “the boss he thinks you should be.”

By Harvey Araton

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Golden State’s Stephen Curry Scores 50 in Game 7 Win Over Sacramento Kings

Curry’s 50 points were the most ever in a Game 7, helping Golden State survive a contentious first-round series with Sacramento.

By Scott Cacciola

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Knicks vs. Heat: Brawls, Nail-Biters and a Clinging Coach

The teams’ meeting in the Eastern Conference semifinals will play out in the shadow of a lively postseason history.

By Victor Mather

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Their Reputations Precede Them. And That’s the Problem.

When an athlete breaks the rules of the game, he or she may be judged on much more than that single act. Call it the Draymond Green Effect.

By Andrew Keh

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