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Jimmy Butler, Zion injuries part of play-in finale stories
Head coach Erik Spoelstra and Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers during the NBA Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament at the Wells Fargo Center on April 17, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images/AFP MIAMI — When injuries affect the Miami Heat, coach Erik Spoelstra almost always…
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Heat guard Jimmy Butler injures knee in play-in loss
Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler, right, gets treatment on his right knee from the training staff during the first half of the team’s NBA basketball play-in tournament game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 105-104. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) PHILADELPHIA — Miami guard Jimmy Butler says he will need an…
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Trae Young says he feels better ahead of play-in vs Bulls
Trae Young (11) of the Atlanta Hawks is guarded by Jaden McDaniels (3) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter of their NBA basketball game on Friday, April 12, 2024 in Minneapolis. (AP Foto/Bruce Kluckhohn) ATLANTA — A healthy Trae Young gives the Atlanta Hawks’ their best hope for overcoming season-long injury woes and…
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LeBron, Lakers take on Pelicans as NBA play-in tips off
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, April 14, 2024. The Lakers won 124-108. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) LeBron James will be out to extend his 21st NBA campaign on Tuesday when his…
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The play-in arrives and drama awaits
Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks exchanges words with Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers following a game at Fiserv Forum on December 13, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Stacy Revere/Getty Images/AFP After 1,230 games, here’s where things stand: 12 teams are in the NBA playoffs, 10 teams are done and eight teams are…
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Magic clinch at least a play-in spot with win over Hornets
Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (50) goes up to shoot as forward Jonathan Isaac, right, and Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) look on during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) ORLANDO, Florida — Cole Anthony scored 17 of his 21 points…
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