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Celtics in trouble down 2-0 against Knicks and say they 'have to win' Game 3 on Saturday

Celtics in trouble down 2-0 against Knicks and say they 'have to win' Game 3 on Saturday

When the Boston Celtics left New York last month, they had just finished a season sweep of the Knicks that made it seem as if a postseason meeting would be a simple step on their climb back to the NBA Finals.
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Timberwolves, Warriors tied 1-1 heading to game 3

Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (48-34, seventh in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Timberwolves -5; over/under is 201.
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Towns and the Knicks host Boston with 2-0 series lead

Boston Celtics (61-21, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (51-31, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -5.5; over/under is 204.
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Stephen Curry says he knows patience will be required when dealing with hamstring injury

Stephen Curry says he knows patience will be required when dealing with hamstring injury

Stephen Curry sat down after the Golden State Warriors went through their shootaround practice in Minneapolis on Thursday, quickly announcing that he's feeling great. He was not telling the truth.
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Anthony Edwards scares the Timberwolves with a sprained ankle before returning in strong finish

Anthony Edwards scares the Timberwolves with a sprained ankle before returning in strong finish

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves have seen Anthony Edwards writhing in pain on the floor several times throughout his career, before eventually welcoming their star guard back to the game. This looked a little different.
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Timberwolves beat Curry-less Warriors 117-93 in Game 2 to even series

Timberwolves beat Curry-less Warriors 117-93 in Game 2 to even series

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves were stewing over their rough start in Game 1 against Golden State, a reaction coach Chris Finch was pleased to see.
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Uncomfortable replay of Nuggets' blowout loss to OKC in Game 2 essentially a group therapy session

Uncomfortable replay of Nuggets' blowout loss to OKC in Game 2 essentially a group therapy session

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets held what essentially was a group therapy session Thursday after their 43-point demolition at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of their second-round playoff series.
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Pacers, Nuggets trying to hold court after swinging playoff series with road victories

Pacers, Nuggets trying to hold court after swinging playoff series with road victories

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Denver Nuggets accomplished one goal by stealing Game 1 of their second-round playoff series at Oklahoma City. The Indiana Pacers were even more productive in Cleveland, sweeping both games.
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Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson refuses to dwell on missed calls in Game 2 loss to Pacers

Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson refuses to dwell on missed calls in Game 2 loss to Pacers

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson refused to blame officials for what the NBA said were three incorrect no-calls in the final minute — including one that led to Tyrese Haliburton's game-winning 3-pointer — in Indiana's 120-119
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Paul Pierce says he walked 20 miles to work in a robe as punishment for guaranteeing a Celtics' win

Paul Pierce says he walked 20 miles to work in a robe as punishment for guaranteeing a Celtics' win

Former Celtics great Paul Pierce was so confident in his team in Game 2 against the Knicks, he said he would walk to work barefoot “in my robe” if they lost for a second straight game in the second-round series.
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