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Celtics must regain 'mentality' to survive Heat, coach says

NBA // 2 weeks ago

Celtics must regain 'mentality' to survive Heat, coach says

MIAMI, May 22 (UPI) -- Coach Joe Mazzulla said the Boston Celtics have lost the team "mentality" that made them one of the NBA's best, and need to get it back if they hope to avoid a Miami Heat sweep in the Eastern Conference finals.

Heat crush Celtics 128-102, move to within a win of NBA Finals berth

NBA // 2 weeks ago

Heat crush Celtics 128-102, move to within a win of NBA Finals berth

MIAMI, May 21 (UPI) -- The No. 8 Miami Heat moved to within one win of clinching a spot in the NBA Finals with a Game 3 blowout of the No. 2 Boston Celtics on Sunday in Miami.

LeBron James: Lakers must keep 'desperation' after Game 2 loss to Nuggets

NBA // 2 weeks ago

LeBron James: Lakers must keep 'desperation' after Game 2 loss to Nuggets

May 19 (UPI) -- LeBron James says the Los Angeles Lakers need to maintain "desperation" and stay on "edge" entering Game 3 of the Western Conference finals, following two losses to the Denver Nuggets to start the series.

Ja Morant's shoes removed from retailers' apps amid gun controversy

NBA // 3 weeks ago

Ja Morant's shoes removed from retailers' apps amid gun controversy

May 18 (UPI) -- Ja Morant's Ja 1 "Hunger" signature shoes were removed from the Nike and Finish Line apps, amid the Memphis Grizzlies star's latest gun-related controversy.

Jimmy Butler: Heat's Game 1 win Celtics 'not enough' in Eastern finals

NBA // 3 weeks ago

Jimmy Butler: Heat's Game 1 win Celtics 'not enough' in Eastern finals

May 18 (UPI) -- Jimmy Butler torched the Boston Celtics for 35 points, sparking a Game 1 win in the Eastern Conference finals, but said the victory wasn't enough and the Miami Heat will improve on defending forward Jayson Tatum.

Ja Morant takes accountability for 2nd gun video; NBA commissioner 'shocked'

NBA // 3 weeks ago

Ja Morant takes accountability for 2nd gun video; NBA commissioner 'shocked'

May 17 (UPI) -- Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant said he takes "full accountability" for his actions after he was seen brandishing a gun for the second time this year in a social media video, leading to a second suspension.

Victor Wembanyama 'trying to win a ring ASAP' after Spurs win lottery

NBA // 3 weeks ago

Victor Wembanyama 'trying to win a ring ASAP' after Spurs win lottery

May 17 (UPI) -- Victor Wembanyama is "trying to win a ring as soon as possible" with the San Antonio Spurs, who won the 2023 NBA Draft lottery and are expected to make him the No. 1 pick, the French center said.

Nikola Jokic triple-double leads Nuggets past Lakers in Game 1 of WCF

NBA // 3 weeks ago

Nikola Jokic triple-double leads Nuggets past Lakers in Game 1 of WCF

May 17 (UPI) -- Nikola Jokic etched a 34-point triple-double into the stat sheet and the Denver Nuggets held off a late Los Angeles Lakers rally to take a 1-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.

Philadelphia 76ers fire coach Doc Rivers after playoff exit

NBA // 3 weeks ago

Philadelphia 76ers fire coach Doc Rivers after playoff exit

May 16 (UPI) -- The Philadelphia 76ers fired coach Doc Rivers on Tuesday, just two days after they were eliminated from the playoffs, the team announced.

NBA Draft lottery: Pistons, Rockets, Spurs most likely to land Victor Wembanyama

NBA // 3 weeks ago

NBA Draft lottery: Pistons, Rockets, Spurs most likely to land Victor Wembanyama

May 16 (UPI) -- The Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs have equal odds of landing the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft through Tuesday night's lottery. Victor Wembanyama is a near lock to be the top selection.

LeBron James, NBA stars ready for Lakers-Nuggets, Heat-Celtics playoff rematches

NBA // 3 weeks ago

LeBron James, NBA stars ready for Lakers-Nuggets, Heat-Celtics playoff rematches

MIAMI, May 16 (UPI) -- LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will face Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets on Tuesday in Denver, launching the conference finals slate in the 2023 NBA playoffs.

76ers coach Doc Rivers expects to return, despite playoff woes

NBA // 3 weeks ago

76ers coach Doc Rivers expects to return, despite playoff woes

May 15 (UPI) -- Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers expects to return next season, despite losing in the Eastern Conference semifinals for the third-consecutive season, he told reporters.

Celtics, Jayson Tatum crave 'familiar' matchup with Heat in ECF

NBA // 3 weeks ago

Celtics, Jayson Tatum crave 'familiar' matchup with Heat in ECF

May 15 (UPI) -- Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics are "extremely familiar" with the Miami Heat and looking forward to the matchup in the Eastern Conference finals, the All-Star forward told reporters.

Grizzlies suspend Ja Morant after he reportedly is seen in Instagram post with gun

NBA // 3 weeks ago

Grizzlies suspend Ja Morant after he reportedly is seen in Instagram post with gun

May 14 (UPI) -- The Memphis Grizzlies suspended star guard Ja Morant after another video surfaced where he appeared to be holding a gun.

Heat eliminate Knicks, continue historic run to conference finals

NBA // 3 weeks ago

Heat eliminate Knicks, continue historic run to conference finals

MIAMI, May 12 (UPI) -- Bam Adebayo muscled through the New York Knicks to inspire a punishing victory Friday in Miami, punching the Miami Heat's ticket to the NBA Eastern Conference finals.

Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets eliminate Phoenix Suns from NBA playoffs

NBA // 3 weeks ago

Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets eliminate Phoenix Suns from NBA playoffs

May 12 (UPI) -- Nikola Jokic recorded a 32-point triple-double to lead the Denver Nuggets to a Game 6 victory over the Phoenix Suns, clinching a ticket to the Western Conference finals.

Joel Embiid gets All-NBA first-team nod, LeBron James extends record

NBA // 4 weeks ago

Joel Embiid gets All-NBA first-team nod, LeBron James extends record

May 11 (UPI) -- NBA MVP Joel Embiid received his first All-NBA first-team selection, the NBA said. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jayson Tatum received the same honor as the Philadelphia 76ers' star.

NBA playoffs: Knicks force Game 6 vs. Heat; Warriors extend series vs. Lakers

NBA // 4 weeks ago

NBA playoffs: Knicks force Game 6 vs. Heat; Warriors extend series vs. Lakers

May 11 (UPI) -- The New York Knicks and Golden State Warriors each staved off elimination in their NBA playoff series, with respective wins over the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers. Each of those series now will be at least six games.

Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets take 3-2 playoff series leads

NBA // 4 weeks ago

Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets take 3-2 playoff series leads

May 10 (UPI) -- Joel Embiid totaled 33 points en route to a 114-103 win over the Boston Celtics, moving the Philadelphia 76ers within one victory of clinching a spot in the Eastern Conference finals.

NBA // 1 month ago

Lakers edge Warriors despite Curry triple-double, take 3-1 series lead

May 9 (UPI) -- Lonny Walker IV came off the bench to score 15 points in the fourth quarter, helping to beat the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 and giving the Los Angeles Lakers a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinals series.

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