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Jimmy Butler, Max Strus push Heat into playoffs in harrowing 102-91 comeback against Bulls

MIAMI — There will be playoffs instead of lottery for the Miami Heat, as they punched their ticket into the fist round with a 102-91 victory Friday night over the Chicago Bulls at the Kasaya Center.

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NBA executive ‘would not be surprised’ if Lakers go after Jordan Clarkson

One executive of an Eastern Conference team feels the Lakers may try to bring back guard Jordan Clarkson this summer.

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NBA playoffs live stream: how to watch every 2024 postseason basketball game online

Follow our guide to watch NBA playoffs live streams and ensure that you don't miss a single dunk, layup and rebound of the 2024 postseason.

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Here’s the Entire Schedule for the First Round Matchups of the 2023 NBA Playoffs

The NBA postseason is finally here.

Sports Illustrated

Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan offers up some packing tips for teammates

With the season on the line, the Bulls play next Wednesday in the Eastern Conference play-in game. As far as DeRozan was concerned, pack for a second game ... just in case.

Chicago Sun-Times

Billy Donovan could rest Bulls’ Big 3 on Friday vs. Dallas

With the No. 10 seed locked up for Chicago, coach Billy Donovan hinted at potentially resting their core on Friday.

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NBA bubble watch: which teams will seal a playoff spot?

There’s just one week left in the NBA season, but there are 14 teams that are mathematically still alive but whose immediate futures are still murky

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Sixers cannot overcome rough start in 117-104 loss at Milwaukee Bucks

MILWAUKEE — When Joe Ingles’ heave clanked off the back of the rim just before the first-quarter buzzer, the crowd inside Fiserv Forum let out a collective groan.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Ahead of Sixers’ tilt, Raptors coach Nick Nurse opens up about uncertain future, Toronto turmoil

PHILADELPHIA — On paper, the Toronto Raptors were supposed to join the 76ers as one of this season’s Eastern Conference’s elite teams.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Celtics make statement, demolish Bucks with dominant performance

With just more than a week remaining in the regular season, it may be too late for the Celtics to catch the Bucks in the race for the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed, especially after Tuesday’s horrendous loss to the Wizards.

Boston Herald

Kyle Palmieri scores twice as Islanders top Devils at UBS

The Islanders, in a hard push to secure their hold on the Eastern Conference’s first wild-card spot, played a playoff-style game with their physicality, forechecking and clogging of the neutral zone. It was a lesson for the speedy and playoff-bound Devils.

Newsday

Positives, negatives apparent early in Fire season

The lone winless Eastern Conference team entering Saturday’s match at Inter Miami, the Fire played well at Philadelphia and should have beaten FC Cincinnati but also have been plagued by familiar issues.

Chicago Sun-Times

Islanders force overtime but lose to Blue Jackets, 4-3

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Islanders were down two goals to the NHL’s worst team, which was playing two men short because of injuries. A chance to extend their lead for the Eastern Conference’s first wild-card spot was 20 minutes from disappearing.

Newsday

Nets lose 4th in a row; rally late and fall short to Cavs, 115-109

NEW YORK — No wonder the Cavaliers want the Nets in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs this season.

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Is there a clear-cut leader in the NBA’s Eastern Conference?

More specifically, is it the Boston Celtics, despite recent turbulence?

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Detroit Red Wings vs. Boston Bruins, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch the NHL

As the NHL regular season begins to wind down, Saturday's matchup between the Boston Bruins and the Detroit Red Wings will be a good one.

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Jimmy Butler seizes a needed moment as Heat hold off Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell 119-115

MIAMI — The face of desperation was the face of the Miami Heat on Friday night when they went down 14 in the third quarter.

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What are the Boston Celtics’ biggest potential hurdles to getting to the 2023 NBA Finals?

The ball club has competition from dangerous Eastern Conference teams to consider, and as recent contests have born out, Boston is not yet above beating themselves.

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Bulls pull off stunner, beating Nuggets and MVP candidate Nikola Jokic

The Nuggets were 30-4 at home and chasing history, led by Jokic, while the Bulls looked to be fading out of the play-in chase of the Eastern Conference. All the Bulls did was dismantle Denver in a one-sided 117-96 win.

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Geoff Baker: Why the Kraken may have a better shot at reaching Stanley Cup Final

Forget about the Kraken striving to make the playoffs.

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Top-Shelf Takes: The Senators’ surprise playoff push is fun, but don’t get too attached just yet

This run from the Senators has been fun, but it probably won't last.

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Nets beat Rockets for third straight win, tie No. 5 Knicks in loss column

This is how you’re supposed to handle the worst team in all of basketball.

Tribune News Service

Hornets rally down stretch, snap Knicks' 9-game winning streak

NEW YORK — The streak is over. Unexpectedly.

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Paul Zeise: Rest of Penguins season is a Ron Hextall referendum

The Penguins are fighting for their playoff lives. Although it looks like they are back on track after a miserable stretch of five losses in six games, they still have work to do. They currently sit in fifth place in the Metro Division and occupy the eighth and final playoff…

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Buffalo Sabres vs. New York Islanders, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch the NHL on ESPN+

The Buffalo Sabres will be looking to close the gap on the New York Islanders in the playoff race on Tuesday night from UBS Arena.

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