#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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#Paul, Ayton lead Booker-less Suns past Pelicans

#Paul, Ayton lead Booker-less Suns past Pelicans

“Paul, Ayton lead Booker-less Suns past Pelicans” NEW ORLEANS — Chris Paul scored 19 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and the Phoenix Suns overcame Devin Booker’s absence to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 114-111 on Friday night in Game 3 of the first-round series. Deandre Ayton added 28 points and 17 rebounds…

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#Trae Young’s late shot lifts Hawks over Heat

#Trae Young’s late shot lifts Hawks over Heat

“Trae Young’s late shot lifts Hawks over Heat” ATLANTA — Trae Young hit a floater in the lane with 4.4 seconds left and the Atlanta Hawks overcame a 16-point deficit in the second half to beat top-seeded Miami 111-110 on Friday night, cutting the Heat’s series lead to 2-1. Jimmy Butler missed a jumper with 12.6 second…

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#Pelicans upset Suns who lose Devin Booker

#Pelicans upset Suns who lose Devin Booker

“Pelicans upset Suns who lose Devin Booker” PHOENIX — Brandon Ingram’s rolling, Devin Booker’s hurting and the New Orleans Pelicans made it clear that this first-round playoff series will be a fight for the top-seeded Phoenix Suns. Ingram had a fantastic all-around game with 37 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists to lead the Pelicans…

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#Kyrie Irving fined K for giving finger to Celtics fans

#Kyrie Irving fined $50K for giving finger to Celtics fans

“Kyrie Irving fined $50K for giving finger to Celtics fans” Kyrie Irving was fined $50,000 by the NBA on Tuesday for giving middle fingers to Celtics fans and profane language, the league announced. Irving flipped off fans multiple times during the Nets’ last-second Game 1 loss on Sunday in Boston. Kyrie Irvin gives middle fingers…

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