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Dennis Schroder leads depleted Lakers to crucial win over Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY — Dennis Schroder called it a must win.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 2, 2023

Magic blown out by red-hot Bucks as Milwaukee extends league-best win streak

Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley made clear ahead of Wednesday night’s 139-117 road loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, and throughout the season, what their top defensive priority was: protecting the paint.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 2, 2023

Bulls nearly blow 21-point lead but survive against Pistons

Zach LaVine finished with a game-high 41 points, DeMar DeRozan added 21 and Patrick Beverley had a double-double with 10 rebounds and 10 assists

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 2, 2023

Jayson Tatum returns to form as Celtics hold off Cavs

BOSTON — The Celtics were never concerned about Jayson Tatum, nor should they have been.

Boston Herald · Mar 2, 2023

Cleveland at Boston: Celtics fend off Cavs 117-113 at home

Let's take a look at some of the best plays captured in images from the Celtics' game No. 63 of their 2022-23 campaign.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 2, 2023

Takeaways and details from Heat’s blowout loss to 76ers to open critical six-game homestand

MIAMI — Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 119-96 blowout loss to the Philadelphia 76ers (40-21) on Wednesday night at Miami-Dade Arena to open a critical season-long six-game homestand, as the Heat fights to avoid the play-in tournament. The Heat (33-30) continues the homestand with another important game Friday against…

Miami Herald · Mar 2, 2023

Jaden Ivey's timeout blunder costs Pistons in 117-115 loss to Bulls

DETROIT — Recent history hasn’t been kind to the Pistons when the Chicago Bulls were lined up on the other side of the court.

Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023

NBA World Reacts to Kevin Durant’s Debut With Suns

The 13-time All-Star hadn’t played since Jan. 8 due to a sprained MCL.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 2, 2023

Ayo Dosunmu eager to learn from his new vet Patrick Beverley

“I’m looking at ways to get better any way I can,” Dosunmu said. “That’s the type of person I am and the type of player I am. Him being here, I’m trying to pick his brain and learn as much as I can from his experience.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 2, 2023

No. 14 UConn cruises to 88-59 victory over DePaul in final home game of season

HARTFORD, Conn. — March couldn’t have started any better for the UConn men’s basketball team.

Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023