PJ Tucker and Max Strus of the Miami Heat surround Philadelphia’s James Harden during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Wilfredo Lee/AP Photo The Miami Heat have been no strangers to championship formulas under Erik Spoelstra. Since 2008-09, Spoelstra’s first season as head coach following the legendary Pat Riley’s decision to step away from … Read more
MIAMI— Some love is just a lie of the soul. A constant battle for the ultimate state of control. Billy Joel said that. He was not talking about the Miami Heat at the time, as he wrote “A Matter of Trust” in 1986. The Heat didn’t exist yet. But the lyrics fit. Miami’s reputation is … Read more
The NBA playoffs 2022 continues on Thursday with two games, starting with the Miami Heat’s chance to close out the Philadelphia 76ers on the road at 7 pm ET. The Phoenix Suns will try to do the same in Dallas, as both teams are up 3-2 in their respective series and have chances to wrap … Read more
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) blocks a shot by Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) during the second half of Game 5 of an Eastern Conference semifinal in the NBA basketball playoffs, Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in Boston. The Bucks won 110-107. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) blocks a shot … Read more
Is the King’s time up in Lakers land? After team owner Jeanie Buss confirmed to Los Angeles Times columnist Bill Plaschke that she’s leaning on former Lakers coach Phil Jackson to help the team bounce back after a disappointing season, Plaschke provided some insight into Jackson’s thinking about the roster. “I’ve heard that Phil would … Read more
Someone should check on Bill Simmons after the Celtics suffered a crushing loss to the Bucks on Wednesday in Game 5 of their conference semifinals series. The Ringer founder, who is a Massachusetts native and Holy Cross alum, was captured by TNT cameras looking somber in his seat at TD Garden, where the Celtics collapsed, … Read more
BOSTON – The Milwaukee Bucks will head home with a chance to advance to the Eastern Conference finals after a stirring 110-107 comeback victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night at TD Garden. After trailing by 14 points early in the fourth quarter, Bobby Portis and Jrue Holiday did the unthinkable in the final … Read more
Jrue Holiday blocks Marcus Smart.Photo: Getty Images Perhaps there was no other way for the Bucks-Celtics game to end on a day after so much discussion about individual awards, thanks to Joel Embiid. Embiid’s right that too much rides on the opinions of others, which made it all the more galling that the MLBPA was … Read more
The Memphis Grizzlies kept their postseason hopes alive on Wednesday night with their dominant win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 at FedExForum as they came away with a 134-95 victory. Memphis received contributions from up and down their roster as seven players finished the win having scored in double figures. With the … Read more
Phoenix’s first trip to Dallas during its second-round series against the Mavericks was an eventful one. Before the team flew out last Thursday for Game 3, the Suns were grounded in Arizona for an hour due to storms in Dallas. The delay forced them to practice late in the evening upon arrival and scurry out … Read more