Hawks' late rally falls short against Celtics; Boston takes 1-0 series lead
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Jaylen Brown says grip 'a constant adjustment,' has 29 in Celts' win
BOSTON — Despite his best efforts to keep the wound on his right hand protected Saturday, Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown said the cut reopened during Game 1 of his team's opening-round win over the Atlanta Hawks, adding to the discomfort he had anticipated feeling while playing.
Celtics’ Marcus Smart knows title shots don’t come around often ahead of Hawks series: ‘May be our only shot’
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Nets lock up NBA playoff berth, Warriors and Lakers keep pressure on
LOS ANGELES: The Brooklyn Nets booked an NBA playoff berth on Friday as the Eastern Conference puzzle pieces fell into place, but suspense remained in the wild West with wins for Golden State, New Orleans and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Short-handed Celtics hold off Raptors to clinch No. 2 seed in East
Malcolm Brogdon scored 29 points and hit two late free throws to help the Boston Celtics hold on for a 97-93 victory over the visiting Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.
Embiid tosses in 52 as Sixers hold off Celtics, Bucks near top spot in East
LOS ANGELES: Joel Embiid enhanced his MVP credentials with a 52-point masterclass as the Philadelphia 76ers held off a furious late rally from the Boston Celtics to win a hard-fought battle of the Eastern Conference heavyweights on Tuesday.
NBA roundup: Jalen Brunson nets career-high 48 points in Knicks' win
Jalen Brunson scored a career-high 48 points and outdueled Donovan Mitchell in a potential postseason preview Friday night, when the visiting New York Knicks pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 130-116 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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