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The Celtics and Cavaliers last met in playoffs in 2018. This time Boston is the team to beat

The Celtics and Cavaliers last met in playoffs in 2018. This time Boston is the team to beat

BOSTON (AP) — One of the things Celtics forward Jaylen Brown remembers about his time inside the NBA’s Florida bubble in 2020 during the pandemic was his random sightings of Donovan Mitchell.
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OKC's Gilgeous-Alexander and Dallas' Luka Doncic will meet in second-round matchup of MVP finalists

OKC's Gilgeous-Alexander and Dallas' Luka Doncic will meet in second-round matchup of MVP finalists

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Two young MVP finalists will square off when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and No. 1 seed Oklahoma City face Luka Doncic and No. 5 seed Dallas in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs.
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Leonard's health, contract extensions for George and Lue face Clippers with new arena move pending

Leonard's health, contract extensions for George and Lue face Clippers with new arena move pending

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers are moving into their new arena in nearby Inglewood this summer. Just who will be on the court and the sideline for them next season are among the decisions facing the team.
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Federal appeals court upholds ruling that Zion Williamson's 2019 contract with an agent was void

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A federal appeals court has upheld a 2021 ruling that NBA star Zion Williamson's contract with a marketing agent was void because the agent was not licensed in North Carolina when the two entered an agreement in 2019.
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Riley says Heat aren't sure on a Butler extension. Player availability is a big priority

Riley says Heat aren't sure on a Butler extension. Player availability is a big priority

MIAMI (AP) — If Jimmy Butler wants to see more pay, Pat Riley will want to see more play. And in simple terms, that is the entry point to this offseason for the Miami Heat.
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76ers president Daryl Morey has big plans to build NBA title team around Embiid and Maxey

76ers president Daryl Morey has big plans to build NBA title team around Embiid and Maxey

CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Say goodbye to the 76ers. No, not Joel Embiid. Tyrese Maxey is sticking around, too. Nick Nurse seems like a perfect long-term fit as coach.
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NBA conference semifinal preview capsules

NBA conference semifinal preview capsules

Preview capsules for the NBA’s conference semifinals: EASTERN CONFERENCE No. 1 BOSTON CELTICS (64-18, 4-1) vs. No. 4 CLEVELAND CAVALIERS (48-34, 4-3) Season series: Celtics, 2-1.
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Cavaliers pull together to overcome Orlando, but challenge stiffens with top-seeded Celtics up next

Cavaliers pull together to overcome Orlando, but challenge stiffens with top-seeded Celtics up next

CLEVELAND (AP) — It took Donovan Mitchell's magnificence, a historic comeback and plenty of grit for the Cavaliers to escape the first round. It will take even more to go any further.
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Boston hosts Cleveland to open second round

Cleveland Cavaliers (48-34, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (64-18, first in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Celtics -11; over/under is 208.
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Thunder begin second round against the Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks (50-32, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (57-25, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Thunder -3.
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