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Joel Embiid has a message for Sixers fans ahead of Knicks series
Joel Embiid didn t enjoy playing at Madison Square Garden East two years ago.
(May 3 -- Yahoo Sports)
Amen Thompson given Flagrant 1 foul after league review for dirty play on Austin Reaves
After a dirty play late in Game 6, Amen Thompson has been given a Flagrant 1 foul.
(May 3 -- Yahoo Sports)
76ers stun Boston to complete series comeback
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey inspire the Philadelphia 76ers to victory in their series decider against the Boston Celtics.
(May 3 -- Yahoo Sports)
Brunson and the Knicks host Philadelphia to begin second round
Philadelphia 76ers (45-37, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (53-29, third in the Eastern Conference)New York; Monday, 8 p.m. EDTLINE: Knicks -7.5; over/under is 211.5EASTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Knicks host first series matchupBOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks host the Philadelphia 76ers to begin the Eastern Conference second round. New York and Philadelphia tied the regular season series 2-2. The Knicks won the last regular season meeting 138-89 on Thursday, Feb. 12 led by 26 points from Jose Alvarado, while Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points for the 76ers.The Knicks are 35-17 against conference opponents. New York is eighth in the Eastern Conference with 27.4 assists per game led by Jalen Brunson averaging 6.8.The 76ers are 9-7 against Atlantic Division teams. Philadelphia is sixth in the Eastern Conference with 16.9 fast break points per game led by VJ Edgecombe averaging 8.0.The Knicks' 14.2 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.8 more made shots on average than the 13.4 per game the 76ers allow. The 76ers score 5.8 more points per game (115.9) than the Knicks allow their opponents to score (110.1).TOP PERFORMERS: Karl-Anthony Towns is shooting 50.1% and averaging 20.1 points for the Knicks. Brunson is averaging 24.2 points over the last 10 games.Maxey is averaging 28.3 points, 6.6 assists and 1.9 steals for the 76ers. Paul George is averaging 2.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Knicks: 7-3, averaging 113.5 points, 42.8 rebounds, 25.2 assists, 9.1 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 50.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 101.8 points per game.76ers: 6-4, averaging 105.9 points, 43.8 rebounds, 21.8 assists, 6.9 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 44.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.9 points.INJURIES: Knicks: None listed.76ers: None listed.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
(May 3 -- Yahoo Sports)
Pistons, Magic set for game 7 matchup
Orlando Magic (45-37, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (60-22, first in the Eastern Conference)Detroit; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDTLINE: Pistons -8.5; over/under is 202.5EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Series tied 3-3BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Pistons host the Orlando Magic in game seven of the Eastern Conference first round. The Pistons defeated the Magic 93-79 in the last matchup on Friday. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 32 points, and Desmond Bane led the Magic with 17.The Pistons have gone 39-13 against Eastern Conference teams. Detroit leads the Eastern Conference with 57.9 points in the paint led by Jalen Duren averaging 14.6.The Magic have gone 26-26 against Eastern Conference opponents. Orlando is ninth in the Eastern Conference with 26.5 assists per game led by Paolo Banchero averaging 5.2.The Pistons score 117.8 points per game, 2.7 more points than the 115.1 the Magic allow. The Magic average 11.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.0 fewer made shot on average than the 12.7 per game the Pistons allow.TOP PERFORMERS: Cunningham is averaging 23.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 9.9 assists for the Pistons. Tobias Harris is averaging 16.3 points and 6.3 rebounds over the past 10 games.Banchero is scoring 22.2 points per game and averaging 8.4 rebounds for the Magic. Jalen Suggs is averaging 2.9 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Pistons: 6-4, averaging 109.6 points, 46.6 rebounds, 25.3 assists, 8.8 steals and 9.1 blocks per game while shooting 47.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 104.5 points per game.Magic: 6-4, averaging 108.0 points, 43.8 rebounds, 23.7 assists, 10.0 steals and 6.0 blocks per game while shooting 43.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 104.4 points.INJURIES: Pistons: Kevin Huerter: day to day (adductor).Magic: Franz Wagner: out (calf), Jonathan Isaac: day to day (knee).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
(May 3 -- Yahoo Sports)
Cavaliers, Raptors set for game 7 matchup
Toronto Raptors (46-36, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference)Cleveland; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. EDTLINE: Cavaliers -8.5; over/under is 211.5EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Series tied 3-3BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Raptors visit the Cleveland Cavaliers in game seven of the Eastern Conference first round. The Raptors defeated the Cavaliers 112-110 in overtime in the last matchup on Friday. Scottie Barnes led the Raptors with 25 points, and Evan Mobley led the Cavaliers with 26.The Cavaliers are 33-19 in conference matchups. Cleveland ranks seventh in the Eastern Conference with 11.7 offensive rebounds per game led by Mobley averaging 2.7.The Raptors have gone 33-19 against Eastern Conference opponents. Toronto has a 7-4 record in games decided by less than 4 points.The Cavaliers average 14.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.8 more made shots on average than the 12.5 per game the Raptors give up. The Raptors are shooting 48.2% from the field, 1.8% higher than the 46.4% the Cavaliers' opponents have shot this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Donovan Mitchell is averaging 27.9 points, 5.7 assists and 1.5 steals for the Cavaliers. James Harden is averaging 2.3 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.Barnes is averaging 18.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.5 blocks for the Raptors. RJ Barrett is averaging 21 points and 6.2 rebounds over the last 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Cavaliers: 6-4, averaging 116.5 points, 44.1 rebounds, 24.1 assists, 8.4 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 48.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 115.2 points per game.Raptors: 6-4, averaging 114.9 points, 42.0 rebounds, 27.7 assists, 8.8 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 49.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 109.1 points.INJURIES: Cavaliers: None listed.Raptors: Brandon Ingram: day to day (heel), Immanuel Quickley: out (hamstring).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
(May 3 -- Yahoo Sports)
Randle and the Timberwolves visit San Antonio to begin second round
Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference)San Antonio; Monday, 9:30 p.m. EDTLINE: Spurs -13.5; over/under is 216.5WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Spurs host first series matchupBOTTOM LINE: The San Antonio Spurs host the Minnesota Timberwolves to start the Western Conference second round. Minnesota went 2-1 against San Antonio during the regular season. The Spurs won the last regular season matchup 126-123 on Sunday, Jan. 18 led by 39 points from Victor Wembanyama, while Anthony Edwards scored 55 points for the Timberwolves.The Spurs are 36-16 in Western Conference games. San Antonio ranks seventh in the Western Conference with 11.4 offensive rebounds per game led by Luke Kornet averaging 3.4.The Timberwolves are 31-21 in Western Conference play. Minnesota is 6-4 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.The Spurs make 48.3% of their shots from the field this season, which is 2.1 percentage points higher than the Timberwolves have allowed to their opponents (46.2%). The Timberwolves average 13.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.8 more makes per game than the Spurs give up.TOP PERFORMERS: Stephon Castle is scoring 16.6 points per game and averaging 5.3 rebounds for the Spurs. De'Aaron Fox is averaging 19.5 points and 3.6 rebounds over the last 10 games.Rudy Gobert is averaging 10.9 points, 11.5 rebounds and 1.6 blocks for the Timberwolves. Ayo Dosunmu is averaging 14.8 points and 1.9 rebounds while shooting 60.4% over the last 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Spurs: 7-3, averaging 118.0 points, 45.7 rebounds, 26.8 assists, 7.7 steals and 6.4 blocks per game while shooting 48.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 108.7 points per game.Timberwolves: 7-3, averaging 118.4 points, 42.7 rebounds, 26.4 assists, 7.7 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 49.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 113.9 points.INJURIES: Spurs: David Jones Garcia: out for season (ankle).Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards: out (knee), Kyle Anderson: day to day (illness), Ayo Dosunmu: day to day (calf), Donte DiVincenzo: out for season (leg).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
(May 3 -- Yahoo Sports)