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Celtics beat Nets, 109-103, to take 3-0 series lead

NEW YORK — The Celtics have often been a better road than home team this season, and now, on a much larger stage, they are on the verge of closing out a team that was once thought to be the sleeping giant of the East.

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Draymond Thinks KD Will Be Locked in for Game 3 vs. Celtics

The Warriors forward doesn't believe the Nets are done yet.

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Under pressure to avoid first-round disaster, Nets coach Steve Nash says he’ll make small adjustments for pivotal Game 3

NEW YORK — After the Nets’ stars and offense were stifled by the Celtics’ game plan, Steve Nash teased some tweaks to unlock Kevin Durant but warned against expecting a schematic overhaul for Saturday’s Game 3.

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Robert Williams could return in Game 3 or Game 4

Shams Charania: Boston Celtics center Robert Williams is close to a return and could play in Game 3 (Saturday) or Game 4 (Monday) vs. Nets, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Final determination will be made on how Williams feels day-to-day after ...

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Why the Boston Celtics’ plan to stop Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving was a masterpiece of defense

The first half, less so -- but the Celtics put the clamps on in the third quarter and did not take them off until the final buzzer sounded.

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Could Nets star Kevin Durant’s diminished performances vs. the Boston Celtics simply be due to exhaustion?

Brooklyn had to lean on the veteran star hard just to get to the seventh seed -- never mind beat Boston's elite defense.

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LAYUP LINES: Don’t use the playoffs to knock Nikola Jokic’s MVP candidacy

Don't let the playoffs cloud your judgement about Nikola Jokic

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Robert Williams has had no setbacks, 4-6 week return benchmark ‘looking good’

Jay King: Ime Udoka said Robert Williams will travel with the Celtics. He's progressing well, has had no setbacks. "That benchmark that we aimed (for) of 4-6 weeks is looking good." Source: Twitter @ByJayKing What's the buzz on Twitter? Brian Robb @ ...

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The Celtics are really impressive but don’t be so fast to bet on a sweep against Kevin Durant

There's good value on a sweep. But bet at your own risk.

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The Celtics forced Kevin Durant into one of his worst playoff performances ever — literally

The Nets are in big trouble if KD can't get going.

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Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant picked an awful time to have an awful game

KD and Kryie had a nightmare of a night in Boston.

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It’s Desperation Time for the Nets

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving didn’t click Wednesday, and now Brooklyn is staring down a 2–0 hole against a more well-organized Boston squad.

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LeBron, Dwyane Wade give praise to Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade gave their respects to the Brooklyn Nets' dynamic duo.

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The Celtics have Kevin Durant on lockdown and he doesn’t seem to have an answer

The Celtics are having their way with KD.

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NBA Twitter reacts to Kevin Durant’s performance in Game 2: “I don’t know who this man on my TV is but it’s not KD”

Here's how NBA Twitter reacted to the Celtics beating the Nets with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving struggling from the field.

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OKC Thunder quotes: Sam Presti said the team isn’t competing with its past in terms of future success

"Kevin Durant is a basketball god, James Harden is a basketball genius, and Russell Westbrook is a basketball warrior."

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Steve Nash on Ben Simmons return: I don’t think we’re targeting any game

Kristian Winfield: Steve Nash on Woj's report that Ben Simmons is targeting Game 4: "That's news to me. I don't think we're targeting any game. … We haven't penciled in anything or made any conclusions yet. I think he's got a long way to go." ...

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Kevin Durant Explains Why Celtics Fans Resent Kyrie Irving

The Nets forward said fans often despise their former players because they once were so invested in that player’s career and success.

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LeBron James agreed with Tracy McGrady that Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are more ‘skilled’ than he is

The most skilled duo of all time? I don't know, man.

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The Kyrie Irving–Boston Feud Is Just … Weird

The list of sports villains in the city is a long one. Irving is near the top of it.

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How the Celtics Are Making It Difficult for Kevin Durant

Boston’s defense forced the Nets star into one of the worst playoff outings of his career in Game 1.

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Kevin Durant goes at Celtics fans over their hostility toward Kyrie Irving

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant goes at Boston Celtics fans over their hostility towards Kyrie Irving.

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Nets' Ben Simmons plays 4-on-4 with contact; Game 3 return possible

BOSTON — Nets star forward Ben Simmons participated in four-on-four drills on Monday and five-on-zero “scripting, running through the plays” on Tuesday with no setback to the lower back injury that has restricted him from making his Nets debut, head coach Steve Nash said after Tuesday’s practice at Harvard.

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Kyrie Irving fined $50,000

Shams Charania: Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has been fined $50,000 for middle finger gestures to fans on Sunday in Boston, as well as profane language. Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania What's the buzz on Twitter? Tina Cervasio @ TinaCervasio In ...

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After Game 1 loss, four ways Nets can adjust to Celtics’ punishing defense and rebounding

BOSTON — Offensive rebounds, turnovers, poor transition defense, and touches for Seth Curry, all underscored by a particularly poor shooting night for Kevin Durant.

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