Miami, Phoenix seize control with blowout victories
MIAMI: Top seeds Miami and Phoenix moved to within one win of the NBA conference finals on Tuesday after scoring blowout victories against Philadelphia and Dallas.
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Heat burn 76ers behind Jimmy Butler's 23, take 3-2 series lead
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Paul shines for Suns in win over Mavs, Heat burn Sixers again
Paul scored 14 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter as Western Conference top seeds Phoenix broke open a close game, withstanding a 35-point performance from Mavericks star Luka Doncic.
High-scoring Heat rout 76ers in Game 2, take 2-0 series lead
Bam Adebayo threw a beautiful looping alley-oop pass to Jimmy Butler, whose cut to the rim was freed by a perfectly timed Tyler Herro backscreen. After releasing the ball, Adebayo kept his right hand up as he watched Butler dunk. Adebayo never lowered his hand when possession shifted, immediately pointing out defensive matchups.
Miami Heat get physical in Game 1, handle Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia 76ers
MIAMI — The Miami Heat didn't have their best in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night — but it was still good enough.
Injuries abound as NBA playoffs enter second round
WASHINGTON: Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid and Milwaukee’s Khris Middleton are among the injured stars expected to be on the sidelines as the second round of the NBA playoffs begin on Sunday.
'There's hope': 76ers waiting to see if Embiid can come back
MIAMI (AP) — The best that Philadelphia coach Doc Rivers could offer Saturday about Joel Embiid’s possible availability for the Eastern Conference semifinal series against Miami was a two-word answer.
Jimmy Butler of Miami Heat says knee feeling better after extended rest
MIAMI — Heat swingman Jimmy Butler is confident he'll be ready for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night as he continues to deal with right knee soreness.