The 2023 NBA conference finals are a return of the 2020 bubble conference finals. Miami-Boston. L.A. Lakers-Denver. Here are schedules, predictions.
Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY
Jayson Tatum’s record-game helps Celtics rout Sixers, reach Eastern Conference finals
Jayson Tatum scored a Game 7-record 51 points as Boston beat throttled Philadelphia. The Celtics play the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals.
Forget basketball. Ja Morant’s focus needs to be on his life, not his fame.
Ja Morant doesn’t need basketball right now. He needs to decide what he wants to do with his life, writes columnist Jeff Zillgitt.
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Few players in the history of the NBA rise to the occasion like LeBron James. He had another vintage closeout game performance against the Warriors.
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Jayson Tatum comes alive after brutal start, Celtics stun 76ers to force Game 7 in Boston
Jayson Tatum rallied after a 1-for-14 start and the Celtics shocked the 76ers in Philadelphia by closing Game 6 on a 14-3 run.
Stephen A. Smith’s cringeworthy take on concussions, Anthony Davis injury is irresponsible
Stephen A. Smith proved he doesn’t understand concussions when he all but mocked Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis for possibly having one.
Can Anthony Davis play Game 6? Health of Lakers star could alter series vs. Warriors
Anthony Davis exited Game 5 after a hit to the head. His health status going forward could alter the course of the Lakers-Warriors series.