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Warriors’ Jordan Poole left off Most Improved Player of the Year finalist list

Despite a breakout campaign, Warriors guard Jordan Poole was left off the list of finalists for the NBA's Most Improved Player of the Year.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 18, 2022

Tale of the tape: Bulls didn’t measure up even with Giannis going scoreless in fourth quarter

Will there really be other opportunities for the Bulls in this series? Will the Bucks’ Antetokounmpo allow it?

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 18, 2022

Bulls put up a fight in Game 1 but fall late to defending champion Bucks

After withstanding a dismal first quarter, the Bulls actually went toe-to-toe with the Bucks and even put themselves in position to tie or win the game late.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 18, 2022

Marcus Hayes: James Harden responds in the NBA playoffs and gives the Sixers a glimpse of their future

Embrace Maxey Mania, and Trust the endless Process, and behold the resurrection of Tobias Harris, but know this:

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 17, 2022

Dieter Kurtenbach: The Warriors’ Game 1 win was a warning to the NBA

The Warriors’ start to the 2022 playoffs was, in a word, perfection.

Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2022

Kevin Durant moves up to No. 8 in all-time playoff scoring list past Jerry West

Marc J. Spears: With his first four points of the afternoon, Nets say Kevin Durant (4,458 points) has moved past Jerry West (4,457 points) into eighth place on the NBA's all-time playoff scoring list. Next up: Karl Malone (4,761 points). Source: ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 17, 2022

Heat make resounding opening playoff statement, crush Hawks, Young 115-91

MIAMI — This was what the Miami Heat needed when they needed it, Sunday’s 115-91 victory at FTX Arena.

Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2022

NBA Playoffs: Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics, live stream, TV channel, time, odds, how to watch

The Brooklyn Nets will meet the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the First Round of the NBA Playoffs on Sunday afternoon from TD Garden.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 17, 2022

X-Rays Negative for Scottie Barnes After Ankle Injury

The rookie still has to undergo an MRI to determine when he will return to action.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 17, 2022

Lamar Odom to Lakers: Hire Phil Jackson as next coach

Lamar Odom says if the Lakers want to win a title next season, they need to hit up an old friend and hire the Zen Master himself - Phil Jackson!! Remember, last time TMZ Sports spoke with Odom about his beloved Purple & Gold, he thought they could ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 17, 2022