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Do NBA referees know when they blow a call?

Fans of the Boston Celtics aren't the only ones who have their doubts about the profession, but what do refs have to say about it?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 11, 2023

Among frontcourt greats in the NBA, Celtics’ Bill Russell cast a long shadow

And when those peers honored him with a lifetime achievement award, he couldn't resist making a joke.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 11, 2023

Jayson Tatum is making an impact for the Boston Celtics this season even in ‘bad’ games

As the Duke alum increasingly internalizes such winning habits, let's not lose sight of the elite player he has become.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 11, 2023

Kentucky’s trip to the SEC tournament is a short one as Vanderbilt pulls off upset in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Cason Wallace returned to the court, Kentucky jumped out to a double-digit lead in the game’s opening minutes, and it didn’t matter for the Wildcats in the end.

Tribune News Service · Mar 11, 2023

Maryland loses lead in second half, falls, 70-60, to Indiana in Big Ten quarterfinal

CHICAGO — For newcomers to the Maryland men’s basketball program such as Jahmir Young, Don Carey, Jahari Long and Kevin Willard, their first immersion in the Big Ten tournament might have been nice, but it was short-lived.

Tribune News Service · Mar 11, 2023

Tyger Campbell leads UCLA past Oregon in Pac-12 semifinals, but Adem Bona is injured

LAS VEGAS — Adem Bona sprawled on the court, using every inch of his massive wingspan to chase a loose ball. His immediate grimace and clutching of his left shoulder while he remained down led to wincing from an entire fan base.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 11, 2023

Defense helps Hawks finish two-game sweep of Wizards

WASHINGTON — The Hawks capped off their four-game road trip with a 114-107 win over the Wizards Friday night. The Hawks swept the Wizards in the two-game series and are one game above .500 at 34-33.

Tribune News Service · Mar 11, 2023

Naz Reid's clutch 3-pointer forces overtime but Timberwolves fall to Nets, 124-123

MINNEAPOLIS — It took a minor miracle for the Timberwolves just to get to overtime Friday against Brooklyn.

Tribune News Service · Mar 11, 2023

Michael Porter Jr. ejected as Nuggets fall to Spurs, 128-120

After Michael Porter Jr. put Zach Collins on a poster, the Nuggets competed like the Spurs had already been knocked out.

The Denver Post · Mar 11, 2023

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.

Tribune News Service · Mar 11, 2023