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Rejected: Sixers lose to Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, 118-116

PHILADELPHIA — Doc Rivers wouldn’t go as far as calling Tuesday night’s tilt against the Milwaukee Bucks a barometer game for his 76ers.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Big man Nikola Vucevic comes to the rescue as Bulls down Wizards

On a night in which DeMar DeRozan was inefficient early and Zach LaVine was inconsistent, Vucevic kept the Bulls afloat long enough for everyone else to wake up.

Chicago Sun-Times

Toronto snaps Celtics’ six-game win streak in OT with 115-112 victory

As Rob Williams contemplated his options for knee surgery, a stripped down lineup of his teammates flew into Toronto searching for a way to keep their precarious hold on first place in the Eastern Conference.

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Jayson Tatum makes Celtics history with latest weekly award

Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum just accomplished something no other Celtic has ever done.

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NBA Power Rankings: Whose Stock Is Rising?

Potential playoff matchups are starting to take shape. Here is what to expect to see from every team throughout the league as the regular season comes to an end.

Sports Illustrated

With eight games left, Bulls’ toughest opponent is themselves

As of Sunday morning, the Bulls looked to be locked in at the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference. Trying to guess their first-round opponent, however, is way too difficult. Either way, Alex Caruso & Co. would rather keep their focus in their own locker room.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Bulls jump to a big lead — then hold off a furious Cleveland Cavaliers rally for a key late-season win

CLEVELAND — The Chicago Bulls knew the stakes the moment they touched down in Cleveland. The Cavaliers have been nipping at the Bulls’ heels for weeks, aided by a recent Bulls slump in their quest to overtake them in the Eastern Conference.

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Bulls pick up timely victory against Cavaliers

It was an ugly game from start to finish, but the Bulls held on to the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sixers consider James Harden’s hamstring recovery a work in progress: ‘He’s still not there’

LOS ANGELES — Something is still amiss with James Harden.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Bulls’ downward spiral could lead to an entirely different offseason

The Bulls’ core three looked to be a lock to build around a few months ago, but as this season has started to unravel could plans change with an early playoff exit?

Chicago Sun-Times

Kyrie Irving, Nets get good news off the court, then get hit with chemistry lesson from Grizzlies in 132-120 loss

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — What’s chemistry to a team with two of the greatest scorers in NBA history?

Tribune News Service

Another elite team on Bulls’ schedule, another loss to explain

The Bulls are 0-10 against the three top teams in the Eastern Conference after the blowout loss in Milwaukee on Tuesday and a combined 0-16 against the top three teams in each conference.

Chicago Sun-Times

NBA Power Rankings: One Big Question For All 30 Teams

What to expect from each team as the NBA playoffs near.

Sports Illustrated

Dunks For Humanity: The best NBA team in the Eastern Conference

Welcome back to For The Win's new NBA game show!

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The Nets can still avoid the daunting NBA play-in tournament

The Nets can avoid the sudden-death NBA Play-In Tournament and sneak into the Top 6 in the Eastern Conference.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Boston Celtics seen as No. 2 contender in Eastern Conference in new Sports Illustrated assessment

Boston's defensive dominance is getting to the point it can't be discounted in the hunt for Banner 18.

Sports Illustrated

Ranking Contenders in the Eastern Conference

Which team will come out of the east? The Crossover ranks the top five best contenders.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Celtics Lab 97: Predicting the seeding for the Celtics, Eastern Conference ahead of the 2022 NBA Playoffs

Where will Boston be in the standings among their East peers come season's end? Who should Boston want to face in the first round? In this episode, we dive deep into all things Celtics between today and the end of the regular season.

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NBA Power Rankings: LeBron James, Kevin Durant Deliver As Playoff Races Heat Up

Last week highlighted top-tier performances and milestones from LBJ, KD and Gregg Popovich.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bulls are down to the ‘Sweet 16’ and still have some serious obstacles

Veteran DeMar DeRozan said that every game left “is critical,” and he’s not wrong. Not only do the Bulls have the toughest remaining schedule in the Eastern Conference, but some serious messages to send the opposition as the playoffs near.

Tribune News Service

Heat close out memorable week with 99-82 decision over Embiid, 76ers

MIAMI — Hell Week turned into a helluva week for the Miami Heat, with victories over three leading Eastern Conference contenders.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Celtics coach Ime Udoka named NBA’s Eastern Conference Coach of the Month of February

It his first such honor, and reportedly the first time a rookie coach has been so honored as well.

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DeMar DeRozan named Eastern Conference Player of the Month

DeRozan's historic scoring streak in February paid off with Player of the Month honors.

USA Today Sports Media Group

DeMar DeRozan expected to be named East Player of the Month

Chris Haynes: Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan is expected to be named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month for February, league sources tell @YahooSports. Source: Twitter @ChrisBHaynes What's the buzz on Twitter? Marc J. Spears @ MarcJSpears ...

Tribune News Service

Nets' Kevin Durant set to return Thursday vs. Heat

NEW YORK — After missing six weeks that turned out to be catastrophic and franchise-altering for the Nets, Kevin Durant is back. The superstar small forward will return Thursday night in Brooklyn against the Eastern Conference-leading Heat.

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