Tania Ganguli
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Jimmy Butler and Nikola Jokic Led Their Teams to the NBA Finals in Very Different Ways
Experts in leadership say the differing styles of Miami’s Jimmy Butler and Denver’s Nikola Jokic show there’s no one right way to be a leader.
The Nuggets or Heat Will Get a Trophy. But Will Either Get Respect?
Both the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat believe they have been disrespected and are using that as motivation as they compete for a championship.
The Lakers Have Options to Win With LeBron James
The Lakers can get back to the N.B.A. finals, but with James’s career almost over, some of the team’s possible strategies may take too long.
Denver Nuggets Sweep Lakers to Head to NBA Finals
Denver dominated in the regular season but still had not been favored to make it to the championship round.
Denver Nuggets Role Players Get to Be Stars, Too
The Nuggets can sweep the Lakers in the Western Conference finals, and it’s not just because of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. The role players...
The Nuggets Want You to Forget What You Heard About the Nuggets
Denver is unraveling its reputation for playoff disappointment one win at a time.
Victor Wembanyama Wants to Take Over the NBA
The 19-year-old French basketball star is the most hyped N.B.A. prospect since LeBron James, but he says he isn’t fazed by the pressure.
He Saw ‘Greatness’ in the Lakers When They Were at Their Worst
Terrance Burney, an airline employee, has stood outside many Lakers home games this season with encouraging signs — even when the team had the worst...
Anthony Davis Leads Lakers Past Golden State
Only Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Shaquille O’Neal previously had 30 points and 20 rebounds in a Lakers playoff game.
Knicks Absorb First Blow in Throwback Battle With Miami Heat
Losing Game 1 at home was a setback for the Knicks, but it’s not a reason to count them out. They still have their depth...