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NBA conference finals predictions: will Jokić halt LeBron’s title ambitions?

With the NBA’s final four set, let’s take a look at the matchups as the Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets battle for the title

The Guardian - US

Mets Fan Goes Through All the Emotions After Catching Ronald Acuña Jr.’s Home Run

Watch this New York fan left in shock at where Acuña hit a ball.

Sports Illustrated

NBA: Curry shatters record in Warriors victory, Butler hurt in Heat win

In a record-shattering performance on Sunday, Stephen Curry scored 50 points to send the defending champion Golden State Warriors into the second round of the NBA playoffs while a Jimmy Butler ankle injury raised tensions for the triumphant Miami Heat.

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Jimmy Butler’s Injury Deals Heat a Costly Hit Despite Game 1 Win

Jimmy Butler’s ankle injury put a damper on Miami’s series-opening win against the Knicks on Sunday.

Sports Illustrated

Jimmy Butler Discusses Fourth-Quarter Injury in Game 1 vs. Knicks

He had a clear limp after the scary fall but stayed in the game.

Sports Illustrated

Jimmy Butler’s Five-Word Message to His Coach Before Epic Buzzer-Beater Was So Jimmy Butler

By now, you’ve probably seen the circus shot Jimmy Butler hit with under a second remaining in regulation to send Game 5 between the Heat and Bucks to overtime, a game Miami would eventually win to become the sixth No. 8 seed ever to win a first-round series. But Butler,…

Sports Illustrated

The 5 huge mistakes from Mike Budenholzer that led to Bucks’ epic collapse against the Heat

Not sure what Mike Budenholzer was doing here.

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NBA Playoffs: Miami Heat sink Milwaukee Bucks with Butler's 56-point blitz, LA Lakers beat Memphis Grizzlies

A brilliant rally by Miami Heat, led by Jimmy Butler's stunning 56-point blitz, pushed Milwaukee Bucks towards the exit gate of NBA Playoffs, while Los Angeles Lakers also came from behind, thanks to LeBron James, in overtime to put it across Memphis Grizzlies.

The Times of India

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

Heat’s Victor Oladipo facing another major injury, as MRI shows torn patellar tendon

The mood around the Miami Heat’s facility should have been celebratory. Instead, there was a somber feeling within the Heat’s space at Kaseya Center the day after Saturday night’s big Game 3 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Miami Herald

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

Will Duncan Robinson continue to start for Heat in place of Tyler Herro after Game 2 loss?

The Miami Heat spent most of the regular season searching for the right starting lineup and that process has continued in the playoffs.

Miami Herald

No Giannis, no problem for Bucks in 138-122 thrashing of Heat that evens series 1-1

MILWAUKEE — This is what happens when you are a No. 1 seed playing a No. 8 seed:

Tribune News Service

Antetokounmpo sits out practice, listed as doubtful by Bucks for Wednesday vs. Heat

MILWAUKEE — Clarity with Giannis Antetokounmpo will likely not come until Wednesday night’s game day against the Miami Heat, with the Milwaukee Bucks All-Star forward not practicing Tuesday due to a lower-back contusion sustained Sunday.

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Who will Heat turn to with Tyler Herro likely out for rest of playoffs?

In the moment, the gravity was difficult to discern. On one hand, in this case the right hand, Tyler Herro was in considerable anguish. On the other hand, he still was ambulatory and able enough to launch a successful 3-pointer in the waning seconds of the first half of Sunday’s…

The Independent UK

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

Miami Herald

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.

Tribune News Service

Jimmy Butler, Max Strus push Heat into playoffs in harrowing 102-91 comeback against Bulls

MIAMI — There will be playoffs instead of lottery for the Miami Heat, as they punched their ticket into the fist round with a 102-91 victory Friday night over the Chicago Bulls at the Kasaya Center.

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Miami Herald

Greg Cote: Heat season looks spent. Done. Now we see if a team on the brink has any fight left.

MIAMI — The best coaches are part-psychologist when the time demands. They understand that attributes like self-confidence and motivation start in the brain. That how you practice is important, but how you think is more so.

Tribune News Service

For Heat’s Herro, nothing has been the same about his four postseason trips

MIAMI — Don’t bother asking Tyler Herro to define a typical NBA postseason.

Los Angeles Times

'Can't be sleeping right now': Behind-the-scenes look at NBA playoff preparation

Before the first game of Cleveland's opening-round playoff series of 2015, Cavaliers players gathered to watch a video meant for the team's eyes only.

Miami Herald

Takeaways from Heat’s regular-season finale and Udonis Haslem’s memorable milestone day

MIAMI — The days ahead for the Miami Heat will be all about finding a way into the playoffs through the play-in tournament. But Sunday’s regular-season finale was all about celebrating Udonis Haslem’s 20-year NBA career.

Tribune News Service

Heat rest regulars, fall to Wizards to lock in Tuesday home play-in game

WASHINGTON — There wasn’t much to be learned from this game for the Miami Heat, with Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Kyle Lowry and Kevin Love given the night off.

Tribune News Service

WASHINGTON — The move last season came with seven games to go in the regular season. This time around, it came with five left. But here Max Strus is again, poised to open the postseason as a Miami Heat starter.

The Guardian - US

NBA veterans are more vital than ever. So why are they being pushed out?

Young players are entering the NBA with more money, fame and playing time than ever before. But they also have less guidance from established veterans

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