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Chris Ford, Who Made a 3-Point Mark in the N.B.A., Dies at 74

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?

By Richard Goldstein

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The Brooklyn Nets Have So Much Talent but So Little Charm

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?

By Kurt Streeter

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The Spurs Break an N.B.A. Attendance Record with Alamodome Return

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.

By Scott Cacciola

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NBA Has Sharp Rise in 50-Point Games

Donovan Mitchell’s 71 points in a game this week was the top mark since 2006, but a rise in offense (and a lack of defense) has made high-scoring games a routine affair.

By Victor Mather