NBA Championship – Page 7

‘Yoga for Jocks’ Keeps Golden State’s Kevon Looney Grounded

Everyone wants an edge during the N.B.A. playoffs. Some like naps. Some have lucky shoes. Golden State’s Kevon Looney does “Joga.”

By Scott Cacciola

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The Nuggets Are in the Playoffs Again. Hold the Champagne.

Woe be to Denver, where the Nuggets’ playoff failures — 37 chances without a championship so far — haunt the city like the ghost of a bearded cartoon miner.

By John Branch

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Willis Reed, Hall of Fame Center for Champion Knicks, Dies at 80

He was beloved by New York fans for his willingness to play hurt, as memorably exemplified in the decisive Game 7 of the 1970 N.B.A. finals at Madison Square Garden.

By Harvey Araton

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The Celtics Won’t Have Inexperience to Blame if They Don’t Win This Year

Boston has superstar leaders, a deep bench, a hot new head coach and recent N.B.A. finals experience. What the team won’t have, if it loses in the postseason, will be excuses.

By Sopan Deb

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