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Ira Winderman: Thinking big led to losses, but Heat likely will do it all again

MIAMI — After an uneven season and rocky play-in ride, beyond debate has been that the Miami Heat have pushed through with a roster that has been lacking, needing a Friday high-wire act against the Chicago Bulls to advance.

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On this day: Celtics set record for biggest single-season turnaround

On this day, the Boston Celtics set the record for the greatest single-season turnaround in NBA history.

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3 things LeBron James needs to do in Lakers vs. Grizzlies series

Here is how LeBron James can pace the Lakers to a series win over the Grizzlies in the 2023 NBA Playoffs.

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3 things Austin Reaves needs to do in Lakers vs. Grizzlies series

Austin Reaves can be a big X factor against the Grizzlies in the playoffs by taking care of these three keys.

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Hey Cavs, Donovan Mitchell Shouldn’t Have to Do This on His Own

We look at what you might have missed during the first day of the NBA playoffs, starting with how Cleveland’s secondary scorers need to step up against the Knicks.

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Kings top Warriors to win first playoff game in 16 years

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Kings fans waited 16 years for this moment — and they didn’t disappoint.

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Julius Randle’s presence boosts Knicks in Game 1 win over Cavs

CLEVELAND — It wasn’t Willis Reed walking through the tunnel, but Julius Randle’s presence Saturday provided the Knicks a boost beyond the box score.

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Bill Plaschke: Heisman Trophy to best college QB ever? For Caleb Williams, the journey has begun.

LOS ANGELES — His first pass soared downfield for a long completion to Brenden Rice. His second pass floated into the corner of the end zone for a touchdown to Mario Williams.

Los Angeles Times

3 things D’Angelo Russell needs to do in Lakers vs. Grizzlies series

Guard D'Angelo Russell can boost the Lakers' chances in the playoffs versus the Grizzlies by taking care of these three things.

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Josh Hart’s clutch play saves Knicks in Game 1 win over Donovan Mitchell, Cavs

CLEVELAND — Josh Hart came to the rescue.

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David Murphy: James Harden looks like a different player, and other thoughts on the Sixers’ Game 1 win over the Nets

PHILADELPHIA — If there was any doubt about the rejuvenated state of James Harden’s 33-year-old body, it disappeared with 6:30 left in the second quarter of the Sixers’ 121-101 win over the Nets on Saturday afternoon. It was at that moment that Harden unleashed a stepback move so strong and…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Michael Cunningham: Hawks weren’t ready for Celtics in Game 1

BOSTON — At least the Hawks were more competitive after halftime. That’s a low bar considering they were so bad before it, and it’s possible the Celtics just got bored with beating them down. No matter. The Hawks had to hold on to that second half as something to feel…

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3 things Anthony Davis needs to do in Lakers vs. Grizzlies series

Here is how Anthony Davis can help lead the Lakers to victory in their playoff series versus the Grizzlies.

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LeBron James has simple message to Lakers before facing Grizzlies in first round

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — LeBron James should be excited to be back in the playoffs, the misery of watching from home a year ago erased by the buzz surrounding the Lakers’ first-round series with the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Sports Illustrated

Celtics Show Hawks They’re No Match for Them

Boston will face tests down the road, but Saturday’s convincing win showed that Atlanta is not a significant threat.

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Jaylen Brown on playing with lacerated hand: ‘It split open during the game, but it’s fine now.’

The stitches on Jaylen Brown's lacerated hand may have split open during Game 1 on Saturday, but the All-Star forward isn't worried.

Boston Herald

Celtics open with strong first punch, hold on for Game 1 victory over Hawks

BOSTON — With 6:27 remaining in just the second quarter of Game 1 of the playoffs, Al Horford couldn’t hide his emotions.

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Celtics open ’23 postseason with emphatic 112-99 win over Hawks

Boston's defense dismantled Atlanta as the Celtics beat the Hawks 112-99 in Game 1.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Bulls exec Arturas Karnisovas still hopeful for a Lonzo Ball return

While Karnisovas still had no timeline for a possible Ball return, he was confident that the point guard will play again in a Bulls uniform. That doesn’t mean he won’t address the point guard position this summer, however.

Daily Mirror

New Orleans Pelicans chief slams claims Zion Williamson 'did not want to play basketball'

Zion Williamson has now been sidelined for over three months and has missed more than 48 games for the third time in his four years in the NBA, but the team's front office has defended him

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Nets' Mikal Bridges shrugs off 30-point performance in Game 1 loss to 76ers

PHILADELPHIA — Mikal Bridges scored 30 points and only missed six shots in his first playoff game as Brooklyn’s No. 1 scoring option — but it was a 20-point loss in a game the Nets hoped to play better.

Chicago Tribune

DeMar DeRozan’s 9-year-old daughter received online threats after play-in game. ‘It’s sad,’ Bulls star says.

MIAMI — After garnering unexpected fame during Wednesday’s play-in game against the Toronto Raptors, the daughter of Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan needed to be escorted out of Scotiabank Arena by team security because of online threats.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sixers cruise to 121-101 win over Nets in Game 1 of first-round playoff series

PHILADELPHIA — No answers.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bulls’ Arturas Karnisovas says blowing up the roster is not an option

Two seasons of underachieving has the executive vice president of basketball operations frustrated, but Karnisovas made it very clear on Saturday that blowing up the roster was not in the cards. So how does he fix it? He’s going to have to be very creative, and somehow get the Reinsdorfs…

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Jaylen Brown dons custom Bill Russell sneakers for Game 1

Jaylen Brown is rocking a pair of green and black sneakers with a photo of Bill Russell for game one of the postseason.

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