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Paul Sullivan: Patrick Beverley effect aside, the Chicago Bulls’ play-in hopes still rest on DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine

After returning from the All-Star Game in Utah, DeMar DeRozan told his Chicago Bulls teammates they need to treat every game the rest of the way like it’s Game 7.

Chicago Tribune

Hawks hire Snyder as coach to replace fired McMillan

Quin Snyder has been hired as the Atlanta Hawks coach

The Independent UK

Bulls continue to ugly up games as they move closer to play-in spot

It wasn’t artwork by any means, but considering the must-win attitude the Bulls have to embrace if they want to be relevant by the end of the regular season, they’ll take the win over the Wizards on Sunday. Grime and all.

Chicago Sun-Times

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76ers’ Joel Embiid Laments 70-Foot Buzzer Beater That Didn’t Count

The Philadelphia center made an unlikely shot, but it came a fraction of a second too late to force overtime against the Celtics.

Sports Illustrated

Tatum seals Celtics thriller over Sixers, Embiid

Los Angeles (AFP) - Jayson Tatum drained a three-pointer with less than two seconds remaining to give the Boston Celtics a thrilling 110-107 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in a heavyweight Eastern Conference clash on Saturday.

AFP

Argentina's Almada strikes late twice as Atlanta win on MLS opening day

Miami (AFP) - Argentine World Cup-winner Thiago Almada scored two brilliant stoppage time goals as Atlanta United beat the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 on a pulsating opening day of the Major League Soccer season on Saturday.

AFP

Heat’s comeback falls short in turnover-strewn road loss to Hornets

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Midway through the second quarter on Saturday, the Heat appeared destined for their second miserable road game in 24 hours. Trailing by 22 to the Charlotte Hornets — the Eastern Conference’s second-worst team — Miami was mired in a deep shooting slump.

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Wild's win streak ends with 2-1 overtime loss at Toronto

The Wild earned a split on their two-game road trip through the Eastern Conference after falling 2-1 in overtime to the Maple Leafs on Friday at Scotiabank Arena.

Tribune News Service

David Murphy: The Sixers are about to show us who they are

One of the best things about the Eagles’ and Phillies’ playoff runs was not having to pay attention to the 76ers. Sometimes, the best therapy is a little distance. Not that we’re having problems. It’s just that, after six years together, things can start to feel a little stale. Don’t…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Joel Embiid’s MVP push, starting lineup among Sixers storylines to watch down NBA’s stretch run

PHILADELPHIA — The All-Star break is incorrectly billed as the NBA season’s midway point, given that the 76ers have only 25 regular-season games remaining before a crucial playoff run.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Mark Bradley: Hawks part ways with coach Nate McMillan

ATLANTA — The Hawks let go of coach Nate McMillan on Tuesday afternoon, the team announced.

Tribune News Service

NBA Hawks fire McMillan, name assistant Prunty interim coach

Washington (AFP) - Nate McMillan was fired as coach of the Atlanta Hawks after guiding the NBA club to a 29-30 start to the 2022-23 campaign, the team announced Tuesday.

AFP

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Buffalo Sabres, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch the NHL on ESPN+

The Toronto Maple Leafs will take on the Buffalo Sabres in a rivalry game on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center.

USA Today Sports Media Group

2023 All-Star Weekend Journal: How it was like covering the event

What it was like covering All-Star weekend in Utah.

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Nets Sign Coach Jacque Vaughn to Multi-Year Extension

Brooklyn is 34–24 this season, fifth in the Eastern Conference.

Tribune News Service

Playoffs? Nets tough schedule could bump them down the standings

The second half of the Nets season is here, and even though the Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving era came to a screeching and unceremonious halt, the goal remains the same in Brooklyn.

Miami Herald

Panthers avert disaster, rally to beat league-worst Ducks in OT to regain playoff spot

SUNRISE, Fla. — A loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Monday would’ve been a disaster for the Florida Panthers — who are scrapping hard just to get into the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs and can hardly afford to lose to anyone, let alone the worst team in the NHL on…

Tribune News Service

Kyrie Irving Q&A: Life with Luka Doncic and a narrative ‘run amok’ at NBA All-Star weekend

SALT LAKE CITY — Kyrie Irving won All-Star media day … at least in terms of the biggest draw.

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Sixers’ Joel Embiid not on hand for NBA All-Star practice but intends to play in Sunday’s game

SALT LAKE CITY — Joel Embiid missed Saturday’s Eastern Conference All-Star practice and the following media availability.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Heat Favorites to Land Kevin Love After Cavs Buyout

Cleveland agreed to a buyout with the 34-year-old forward this week, per reports.

Tribune News Service

Penguins blow pair of 2-goal leads in 5-4 loss to Islanders

ELMONT, N.Y. — The Penguins on Friday got an opportunity to leave the pesky New York Islanders in their dust in the Eastern Conference wild-card race.

Daily Mirror

How to watch NBA All-Star game: UK start time, TV channel and live stream details

The 2023 NBA All-Star Game takes place this weekend in Salt Lake City to mark 30 years since the Utah Jazz hosted the glamorous basketball event, which pits the world's best stars against one another

AFP

Antetokounmpo injury scare as Bucks roll to 12th straight win

Los Angeles (AFP) - Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered an injury scare on Thursday as the Milwaukee Bucks cruised to a 12th straight victory with a 112-100 win over the Chicago Bulls.

Sports Illustrated

Celtics Name Joe Mazzulla Head Coach, Remove Interim Tag

This is his first NBA head coaching job and he has the Celtics atop the Eastern Conference.

AFP

Jokic triple as Nuggets down Mavs, LeBron return sparks Lakers

Los Angeles (AFP) - Nikola Jokic bagged his 21st triple-double of the season Wednesday as the Denver Nuggets maintained their grip on the top spot in the NBA's Western Conference with a 118-109 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

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