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NBA: Philadelphia 76ers 127-111 Atlanta Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks failed to take advantage of their home court, and were obliterated 111-127 by the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals. It was another case of the first quarter deciding the game. Both teams traded blows for … Continue reading

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NBA: Suns vs. Nuggets

The Phoenix Suns haven’t been in the NBA playoffs for 11 years before their impressive first-round win over the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers. Now, they find themselves in position to win five straight games this postseason as they look … Continue reading

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NBA: Atlanta Hawks 102-118 Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers trounced the Atlanta Hawks 118-102 in Game 2 of their NBA Playoffs semifinals series on Tuesday. Joel Embiid had a masterful performance with 40 points and 13 rebounds, dominating his matchup with defensive center Clint Capela. Embiid, … Continue reading

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NBA: Dallas Mavericks 105-100 LA Clippers

The Dallas Mavericks fended off a late run by the LA Clippers to record a vital 105-100 win in Game 5 on Wednesday night. It was largely the Luka Doncic show that propelled Rick Carlisle’s unit as they claimed their … Continue reading

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NBA: Boston Celtics 109-123 Brooklyn Nets

The Brooklyn Nets eliminated the Boston Celtics from the NBA Playoffs with a 123-109 victory at Barclays Center in Game 5 of their first-round series. The Nets won the best-of-seven series 4-1 and advanced to the Eastern Conference Semifinals to … Continue reading

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NBA: Three takeaways from the Lakers’ loss in Game 4

The Los Angeles Lakers came up just short of a comeback win over the Phoenix Suns in Game 4 of the first round of the NBA playoffs on Sunday due to a number of injuries on their roster. The pairing … Continue reading

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NBA: Phoenix Suns 100-92 LA Lakers

The Phoenix Suns evened the series at two games apiece against the LA Lakers in Game 4 of the 2021 NBA playoffs. Anthony Davis went down with a groin strain and was ruled out for the rest of the evening. … Continue reading

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NBA: Why is Harrell not playing for the Lakers in the 2021 NBA Playoffs?

Despite Montrezl Harrell’s infectious energy when he is on the court, the LA Lakers center has been sidelined by coach Frank Vogel for Games 2 and 3 of their first-round series with the Phoenix Suns. The 27-year-old played 15 minutes … Continue reading

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NBA: Milwaukee Bucks 113-84 Miami Heat

The Milwaukee Bucks dominated the Miami Heat 113-84 in Game 3 at AmericanAirlines Arena on Thursday. The Bucks took a commanding 3-0 lead in their first-round best-of-seven series and look set to finish off the Heat in Game 4. It … Continue reading

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NBA: Russell Westbrook injured against Philadelphia 76ers

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook left the court with an apparent ankle injury during Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers. To add insult to injury, a disrespectful fan pours popcorn on the head of the … Continue reading

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