#Giannis Antetokounmpo talks about taking ‘year off’

#Giannis Antetokounmpo talks about taking ‘year off’

“Giannis Antetokounmpo talks about taking ‘year off’” BOSTON — The Milwaukee Bucks are still alive in the NBA playoffs, but star Giannis Antetokounmpo is already joking about his plans for next year. After scoring 40 points to help the Bucks take a 3-2 lead over Boston in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Wednesday night, the…

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#Nets’ Nic Claxton misses 10-straight free throws amid hacks

#Nets’ Nic Claxton misses 10-straight free throws amid hacks

“Nets’ Nic Claxton misses 10-straight free throws amid hacks” The Celtics’ defense identified precisely how to defend Kevin Durant, using an assortment of looks, so much length and even more aggressiveness to minimize the superstar throughout the four-game sweep.  Boston was less subtle in attacking Nic Claxton’s weakness: Just foul him a lot.  Hack-a-Clax took…

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#It’s ‘possible’ Ben Simmons will play in Game 4

#It’s ‘possible’ Ben Simmons will play in Game 4

“It’s ‘possible’ Ben Simmons will play in Game 4” Game 4 on Monday may be Nets’ last of the season. It could also be Ben Simmons’ first. Nets coach Steve Nash was non-committal about Simmons being able to suit up Monday against the Celtics, but the young All-Star went through a third high-intensity contact workout…

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#Nets fall into 3-0 hole after loss to Celtics

#Nets fall into 3-0 hole after loss to Celtics

“Nets fall into 3-0 hole after loss to Celtics” The death knell may have sounded on the Nets’ disappointing season — killed by Kevin Durant’s surprising struggles and their porous defense. The Nets lost Game 3 to the Celtics, 109-103, Saturday night before a disappointed crowd at Barclays Center and now trail in the series,…

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