Tag: playoffs
Timberwolves coaching staff is a true asset this playoffs
FILE – Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch, right, speaks with guards Mike Conley, center, and Anthony Edwards, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Saturday, April 8, 2023, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman, File) MINNEAPOLIS— With about three minutes left on the pregame warmup clock,…
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NBA Playoffs 2024: Before Game 1s, pair of Game 7-type matchups
The Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder are about to find out who they will face in Round 1 of the NBA playoffs. The final two play-in games — and final two berths in the playoffs — will be decided Friday night, when Chicago visits Miami in an Eastern Conference matchup and Sacramento goes to
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NBA: Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell healthy, ready ahead of playoffs
Cleveland Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell (45) directs his team as Memphis Grizzlies’ GG Jackson (45) stands by during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland, Wednesday, April 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long) INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Donovan Mitchell understands what’s at stake — all of it. In the weeks ahead, his reputation, his stature…
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NBA playoffs finally beckon for Buddy Hield after 632 games
Philadelphia 76ers’ Buddy Hield looks on during the NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 125-113. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) PHILADELPHIA — Tyrese Maxey sat on his locker room chair and yelled loud enough after Philadelphia beat Miami in an NBA play-in tournament game to welcome one…
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The Luke Littler effect and who will make the Premier League Darts Play-Offs? Michael van Gerwen to miss out? | Darts News
Who will make the Premier League Darts Play-Offs? We asked pundits Wayne Mardle, Mark Webster, Stuart Pyke and Polly James about the Luke Littler effect, who they think will reach London’s O2 – and who will miss out! Warrington superstar Littler moved two points clear at the top of the table after leaving Birmingham with…
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Kobe fan Tyler Bey rocks Reverse Grinch during PBA playoffs
Magnolia import Tyler Bey hangs on to the rim against Phoenix in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Magnolia’s Tyler Bey flashed his talents and athleticism on Wednesday to power Magnolia to a 1-0 lead over Phoenix in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at Araneta Coliseum. But those weren’t the only things he flashed in…
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Guiao feels Rain or Shine escape would serve well in playoffs
Tree Treadwell (with ball) turns out to be the right fit for Rain or Shine in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ/INQUIRER After closing out the PBA Commissioner’s Cup eliminations with six straight wins, Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao will be spending the next few days trying to whip his Elasto Painters to…
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PBA: Rain or Shine keeps hot streak going heading into playoffs
Rain or Shine big man Beau Belga.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Rain or Shine remained the hottest team in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Sunday following a 112-111 nipping of Converge at Philsports Arena in Pasig City. The Elastopainters held off the also-ran FiberXers behind the efforts of import Tree Treadwell, ultimately tabbing their sixth straight victory…
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Phoenix gets PBA playoffs bonus, eyes strong finish to eliminations
Phoenix Fuel Masters’ Tyler Tio in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Jubilant screams were heard from inside the Phoenix locker room after the Fuel Masters were told that they had officially secured the twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals. But even if it had defied expectations of getting the unlikely bonus going…
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NLEX beats Converge in crucial win for playoffs bid
NLEX rookie Enoch Valdez leads Road Warriors to crucial win. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net NLEX got big contributions from rookies Enoch Valdez and Richie Rodger to overcome Converge, 107-103, and forge a tie with TNT for the last quarterfinals berth in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Valdez hit a pair of three-point…
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