Basketball
Embiid after Celtics loss: 'I've got to do more'
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Monday, 17 August 2020 21:10
Echoing sentiments he has had throughout the season, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid called for more shots after his team's 109-101 Game 1 loss to the Boston Celtics Monday.Embiid scored 12 points on 5-of-5 shooting in the first quarter after getting a number of early opportunities in the post. But the Celtics brought double-teams to force turnovers and Embiid ended…
Porzingis tossed from Mavs' loss after second tech
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Monday, 17 August 2020 21:10
Dallas Mavericks center/power forward Kristaps Porzingis was ejected from an NBA game for the first time during his playoff debut Monday night.Porzingis was automatically ejected after being called for his second technical foul with 9:10 remaining in the third quarter.Referees gave Porzingis and LA Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. double technicals following a confrontation that began when Morris wrapped his…
Warriors GM: No pressure to make win-now pick
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Monday, 17 August 2020 19:41
As the Golden State Warriors get set to find out where they will be selecting in October's NBA draft after watching Thursday's draft lottery unfold, president of basketball operations Bob Myers says the organization is not feeling pressure to make a selection based on the fact the team's core players -- Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green -- are…
LeBron recalls Melo ocean rescue ahead of series
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Monday, 17 August 2020 19:41
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- As consequential as the Lakers' upcoming playoff series against the Trail Blazers might seem, the stakes can't compare to the literal life-or-death circumstances L.A.'s LeBron James and Portland's Carmelo Anthony were in during a Bahamas vacation.James, Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul -- affectionately known as the banana boat crew -- were on a summer…
Celtics' Hayward (ankle) leaves win over Sixers
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Monday, 17 August 2020 19:41
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The Boston Celtics lost forward Gordon Hayward to a right ankle sprain in the fourth quarter of their 109-101 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers."Sprained ankle," Celtics coach Brad Stevens said afterward. "Don't know the severity, but he's clearly in pain, and it looked like it had some swelling already. That's my medical review."Sources told ESPN's…
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