Lowe - What to watch for in an enormous Game 2 between the Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics
You heard the question as rivals eyed the standings and maybe even jockeyed to avoid them:
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Sources - Game 4 realistic target for Ben Simmons to make debut for Brooklyn Nets
The progress of Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons in practices this week — and the anticipation of its further accelerating in the coming days — has turned Game 4 on Monday into a realistic target for his season debut, sources told ESPN.
Steve Nash says it's up to Ben Simmons to let Brooklyn Nets know when he's ready to return
BOSTON — Brooklyn Nets swingman Ben Simmons continues «progressing and moving forward» in his rehab from a herniated disk in his back, but it'll be up to the former All-Star whether he plays in the first-round playoff series against the Celtics, coach Steve Nash said.
Brooklyn Nets' Ben Simmons cleared for contact but return still unclear
BOSTON — Brooklyn Nets swingman Ben Simmons has been cleared for contact as he continues to make his way back from a back injury that has prevented him from playing since he was acquired from the Philadelphia 76ers just before February's trade deadline.
'He's built for these moments' -- Chris Paul takes over in 4th quarter to lead Phoenix Suns to Game 1 win over New Orleans Pelicans
PHOENIX — First Chris Paul heard his former teammate and coach Willie Green instruct his New Orleans Pelicans players to dare him to shoot. Then, after Paul eviscerated the strategy, he let his old friend know it.
Ben Simmons situation becoming 'distraction' for Nets, retired NBA champ says
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Brooklyn Nets' Kevin Durant preparing to face Boston Celtics without Ben Simmons
NEW YORK — As the speculation surrounding Ben Simmons' potential debut for the Brooklyn Nets continues to be a talking point inside the NBA, Nets star Kevin Durant admitted Thursday that he is preparing as if Simmons won't return as the Nets get ready for their Eastern Conference quarterfinal matchup with the Boston Celtics.
Irving shines as Nets punch playoff ticket over Cavs
Irving drained 12 of 15 from the field to finish with 34 points and 12 assists for a victory that sees Brooklyn into a best-of-seven series against the second-seeded Boston Celtics, starting Sunday.