The Bucks coughed up a 21-point lead, but they came through in the end to avoid a disastrous 3-0 hole with an 86-83 win over the Nets.
Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY
Sixers run away from Hawks in Game 2 to even series behind Joel Embiid’s playoff career-high
Joel Embiid scored a playoff career-high 40 points to and the Sixers pulled away in the second half for a 118-102 win over the Hawks in Game 2.
Opinion: Milwaukee Bucks continue to get exposed in NBA playoff series vs. Brooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets are showing that the Milwaukee Bucks are a team that does not have what’s required to win an NBA championship.
Philadelphia 76ers executive Daryl Morey fined $75,000 for violating NBA’s anti-tampering rule
The NBA said the $75,000 fine is response to a social media post that Daryl Morey made about the Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry.
Opinion: Nets prove they’re still good enough to beat Bucks without James Harden
James Harden’s health is obviously a huge concern, but the Nets showed in Game 1 that they are still good enough to win the series without him.
Hawks’ guard Trae Young is having a star turn in NBA postseason debut
Trae Young turned missing the NBA bubble last season into motivation. He has been one of the playoff stars in leading the Hawks in the first round.
Danny Ainge out as Celtics president, Brad Stevens moves from coach to front office
Danny Ainge was one of the longest serving basketball operations executives in the league, completing his 18th seasons as Celtics president.
Opinion: Is this the end of the road for Danny Ainge after Celtics’ disappointing season?
The East is loaded with the 76ers, Nets and Bucks. The Heat made the 2020 NBA Finals. The Knicks and Hawks are on the rise. Where do the Celtics fit?
Big 3 leads way as Brooklyn Nets close out Boston Celtics in Game 5 of first-round series
James Harden, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant combined for 83 points as the Nets closed out the Celtics in Game 5 of their first-round series.
Emerging from the shadows: These 25-and-under NBA playoff stars serving notice that they’ve got next
The NBA features several players 25-and-under who are playing starring roles in the playoffs. And they are showing they are ready for the moment.