#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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#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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#NBA Christmas Day preview, breakdown: COVID takes big toll

#NBA Christmas Day preview, breakdown: COVID takes big toll

“#NBA Christmas Day preview, breakdown: COVID takes big toll” The annual slate of Christmas games always is one of the first-half highlights of every NBA season, a marquee viewing event for fans and a privilege for the league’s coaches and players who get to participate.  The league-wide COVID-19 outbreak has ravaged multiple rosters and knocked…

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#Giannis Antetokounmpo’s brother put on COVID-19 list

#Giannis Antetokounmpo’s brother put on COVID-19 list

“#Giannis Antetokounmpo’s brother put on COVID-19 list” COVID-19 hit the U.S. Olympic Team earlier this week, and now the virus has struck the NBA Finals. And it could have major ramifications if the NBA follows CDC protocols. The Bucks’ Thanasis Antetokounmpo, the brother of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, was placed in COVID-19 protocol Saturday before the…

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#Bucks’ unheralded Big 3 just two wins from title

#Bucks’ unheralded Big 3 just two wins from title

“#Bucks’ unheralded Big 3 just two wins from title” They aren’t known as the Big 3 for the Bucks. Heck, Khris Middleton didn’t even make the NBA All-Star Game this season. Some casual fans may not have heard of him. He doesn’t have a nickname like “The Beard’’ or “KD.’’ But here come the Bucks’…

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#Khris Middleton heroics saved the Bucks

#Khris Middleton heroics saved the Bucks

“#Khris Middleton heroics saved the Bucks” Bucks forward Khris Middleton is a two-time All-Star who shuns the spotlight and animated theatrics. But in the final two minutes of Milwaukee’s comeback in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night, you couldn’t avoid Middleton’s heroics. He led the Bucks, in front of their hometown crowd,…

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