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Philadelphia 76ers level Eastern Conference semifinal against Boston Celtics in a cliffhanger

The Eastern Conference NBA semifinal series is now on a knife's edge after James Harden's three-pointer in the dying seconds of overtime inspired Philadelphia 76ers to a 116-115 win over Boston Celtics in the Sunday fixture that swung like a pendulum.

The Times of India · May 8, 2023

Boston Celtics included in NBA’s ‘Best moments of the first round’ video

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the Boston Celtics taking on the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the NBA's 2023 Eastern Conference postseason.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 6, 2023

On this day: Pitino hired; DJ retired; 1965 NBA draft; 1968 expansion draft

On this day, Rick Pitino was hired as head coach and team president of the Boston Celtics, Dennis Johnson retired, and 3 Cs were taken in the '68 expansion draft.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 6, 2023

NBA Playoffs: Miami Heat, New York Knicks advance to semis; LA Lakers made to wait

Eastern Conference top seeds Milwaukee Bucks went crashing out of the NBA Playoffs on Wednesday, losing to the brilliance of Jimmy Butler-inspired Miami Heat, who went through to the semis. Elsewhere in the East, New York Knicks also advanced to the next round with a win over Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Times of India · Apr 27, 2023

Florida Panthers vs. Boston Bruins live stream, channel, preview, odds, time, how to watch NHL Playoffs, Game 5

The Florida Panthers and the Boston Bruins are set to face off in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Wednesday night.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 26, 2023

Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum combine for 62 points in Celtics’ Game 4 win over the Hawks

The pair of Celtics wings put on a show against the Atlanta Hawks in Game 4 of their first-round series against their Eastern Conference foes to the tune of 62 points combined with 31 each.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 24, 2023

Antetokounmpo status remains up in air as Bucks, Heat move on to Game 4

MIAMI — It was back to double duty Sunday for Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, with it still unclear when All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will be able to return to duty for the Milwaukee Bucks in this best-of-seven Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.

Tribune News Service · Apr 23, 2023

NBA Playoffs: Sixers reach semis in the East, Miami thrash Bucks; Suns take 3-1 lead vs Clippers in the West

The Philadelphia 76ers booked a place in the Eastern Conference semifinals as they accomplished a 4-0 sweep in the NBA playoffs series against Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. Elsewhere in the East, Miami Heat brushed aside Milwaukee Bucks to go 2-1 up.

The Times of India · Apr 23, 2023

Heat this time seize upon Antetokounmpo absence, thrash Bucks for 2-1 series lead

MIAMI — There will be basketball at the Miami Heat’s arena beyond Monday night’s Game 4 of this best-of-seven opening-round Eastern Conference playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Tribune News Service · Apr 23, 2023

NBA Playoffs: Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks register wins

The NBA Playoffs series in the Western and Eastern Conference saw the Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks register wins.

The Times of India · Apr 22, 2023