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Injuries to NBA stars Giannis, Ja dim start of postseason

Anthony Davis scared Los Angeles Lakers fans by grabbing at his right shoulder and saying he couldn’t move his arm

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

John Clay: Why Ugonna Onyenso’s rapid return is the best thing to happen to Kentucky basketball

On April 5, news broke that Ugonna Onyenso, Kentucky basketball’s 6-foot-11 sophomore-to-be, was entering the transfer portal.

Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2023

On this day: Red names Bill Russell head coach; Sam Jones drafted

On this day in 1966, Celtics legend Red Auerbach named Bill Russell his successor as head coach, 9 years after they drafted Sam Jones.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 17, 2023

It’s Time for a Change to the NBA’s Charging Rule

While taking charges is appreciated among hard-nosed defenders, it led to two of the league’s superstars suffering injuries Sunday right as the playoffs get underway.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 17, 2023

Kawhi Leonard scores 38 as Clippers hustle way to Game 1 win over the Suns

PHOENIX — For 36 minutes Sunday, Russell Westbrook struggled mightily to make a shot.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 17, 2023

Dave Hyde: Giannis hurt, Herro out and Miami Heat beat Milwaukee in Game 1 stunner

You know how they go to the facial close-up in the movies to signal a sudden change in plot? Some look of eye-widening surprise? Some painful cry for help?

Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2023

Lakers Flip the Script on Hobbled Grizzlies

Los Angeles looked like a young, hungry team in Sunday’s Game 1 while Memphis’s injury-plagued roster was undone by the Lakers’ lesser known role players.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 17, 2023

Takeaways from Heat’s Game 1 win over Bucks behind another big playoff game from Jimmy Butler

MILWAUKEE — The Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks both lost important players in the opening game of their first-round series. But it was the Heat that escaped Game 1 with an impressive win to send a statement to the heavily favored Bucks.

Miami Herald · Apr 17, 2023

NBA Twitter reacts to Lakers’ impressive Game 1 win over the Grizzlies

Fans and observers on Twitter gave the Lakers plenty of flowers after their 128-112 win over the Grizzlies in Game 1 on Sunday.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 17, 2023

Ja Morant Gives Concerning Playoff Update After Gnarly Looking Hand Injury

The star point guard exited Game 1 against the Lakers in the fourth quarter.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 16, 2023