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Home-court advantage ensures no sweeps in NBA conference semisHome-court advantage ensures no sweeps in NBA conference semis
Home-court advantage ensures no sweeps in NBA conference semis
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This weekend was all about squads channeling their inner Dorothy, as the lower-seeded teams capitalized on their home-court advantage, ensuring no second-round series will end in a sweep.
May 08, 2023
How the four NBA conference semifinals are shaping upHow the four NBA conference semifinals are shaping up
How the four NBA conference semifinals are shaping up
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Between record-setting battles and unexpected firings, this week has been peak NBA drama.
May 05, 2023
76ers Joel Embiid wins his first NBA MVP award76ers Joel Embiid wins his first NBA MVP award
76ers Joel Embiid wins his first NBA MVP award
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Though the injury bug continues to bite, the NBA Playoffs must go on, and it’s still bringing plenty of starpower with the storied LeBron James vs. Steph Curry rivalry reaching new heights.
May 03, 2023
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πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦πŸ€ Everything you need to know about the WNBA Canada Game
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The WNBA is heading to Toronto for the first-ever WNBA Canada Game, featuring a preseason matchup between the Minnesota Lynx and the Chicago Sky on May 13th at Scotiabank Arena at 4 p.m. ET. Hoop, there it is, baby!
May 03, 2023
The defending champion Warriors eliminate the Sacramento KingsThe defending champion Warriors eliminate the Sacramento Kings
The defending champion Warriors eliminate the Sacramento Kings
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Behind a record-setting 50-point performance from who else but Steph Curry, the reigning champ Western Conference No. 6 Golden State Warriors eliminated the No. 3 Sacramento Kings with yesterday’s thrilling 120–100 Game 7 win.
May 01, 2023
How women's pro leagues are adapting to the new NIL realityHow women's pro leagues are adapting to the new NIL reality
How women's pro leagues are adapting to the new NIL reality
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The NCAA’s name, image, and likeness (NIL) era has catapulted women’s sports to unprecedented heights but also poses a new set of challenges (and opportunities!) for pro sports leagues.
April 29, 2023
Six of eight squads have locked in their spots in the NBA Conference SemifinalsSix of eight squads have locked in their spots in the NBA Conference Semifinals
Six of eight squads have locked in their spots in the NBA Conference Semifinals
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With all due apologies to Ms. Jackson, the Eastern Conference (EC) No. 2 Boston Celtics prevailed over the No. 7 Atlanta Hawks last night, which means six of eight squads have locked in their spots in the Conference Semifinals.
April 28, 2023
Two more teams booked their spot in Round 2 of the NBA PlayoffsTwo more teams booked their spot in Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs
Two more teams booked their spot in Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs
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After last night’s triple-header of crucial Game 5s, two teams have booked their spot in Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs.
April 26, 2023
Where things stand one week into the NBA playoffsWhere things stand one week into the NBA playoffs
Where things stand one week into the NBA playoffs
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The other series? Much messier β€” here’s who’s on the verge of clinching (hi, WC No. 4 Phoenix Suns) and who still has a long way to go.
April 24, 2023
Game 3s are bringing the drama in the NBA playoffsGame 3s are bringing the drama in the NBA playoffs
Game 3s are bringing the drama in the NBA playoffs
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Game 3s are certainly a party in the NBA Playoffs as the series shift venues for two tilts, giving the lower seeds a chance to capitalize on home-court advantage.
April 21, 2023
WNBA inks multiyear deal with Scripps to televise Friday night gamesWNBA inks multiyear deal with Scripps to televise Friday night games
WNBA inks multiyear deal with Scripps to televise Friday night games
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Yesterday, the league inked a multiyear agreement with Scripps to televise games nationally and regionally on Friday nights.
April 21, 2023
Superstar injuries could cost two NBA powerhouses in the playoffsSuperstar injuries could cost two NBA powerhouses in the playoffs
Superstar injuries could cost two NBA powerhouses in the playoffs
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It’s way too early to predict where any series is heading in the always dramatic NBA Playoffs.
April 19, 2023
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