MIAMI — The Boston Celtics are on the verge of accomplishing something never before seen in the NBA, a feat that is extremely rare in the history of major American pro sports. Behind a stunning Derrick White putback just before the buzzer sounded, the Boston Celtics won Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals 104-103, …
Welcome to Layup Lines, our basketball newsletter where we’ll prep you for the tip-off of tonight’s action, from what to watch to bets to make. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox. Heat star Jimmy Butler had led Miami to a convincing 3-0 series lead over Joe Mazzulla and the Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals. …
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Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone celebrates beating the Los Angeles Lakers in game four of the Western Conference Finals for the 2023 NBA playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Kirby Lee Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports While the Miami Heat prepared for Saturday night’s Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics at Kaseya …
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BOSTON — As he arrived at the arena for Game 5, Derrick White received a familiar text. It was four letters — DTBG — and he knew exactly what they meant. Those are the letters he wears on his wrist every day, the same message he has heard every time he has taken the floor …
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This is the digital version of The Pulse. If you want it earlier, start every morning with The Pulse delivered to your inbox. Sign up here. Good morning! Watch out for the Orioles. Survivors Boston’s plausible path to history To know what’s ahead for the resurgent Celtics, we must look back: 150 teams have faced …
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MIAMI — Coming out of halftime, the Celtics needed something to change if they were going to save their season. But after a few minutes, it was clear that wasn’t happening. Jaylen Brown was trapped in the corner, another turnover was coming and things were about to slip through their grasp. Then suddenly, a sixth …
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Is it like this in Hollywood? Or on Broadway? When “Mortal Engines” flamed out at the movie box office in 2018, did the industry’s rag sheets and podcasts demand Peter Jackson never get another screenplay writing job? Was there a groundswell among The Great White Way patrons to trade Beverly D’Angelo to another flop after …
This is the digital version of The Bounce.If you want it earlier, start every day with The Bounce delivered to your inbox. Sign up here. If you want a Lakers-Celtics NBA Finals to watch, you better fire up the Hardwood Classics series. Grab Your Brooms Miami makes Boston quit Game 3 At some point, people must learn …
MIAMI (AP) — Gabe Vincent scored a career-high 29 points, Duncan Robinson added 22 and the eighth-seeded Miami Heat moved one win from the NBA Finals after rolling past the Boston Celtics 128-102 on Sunday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference title series. Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) reacts guard Gabe Vincent …
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