Basketball

Jayson Tatum knows his shooting numbers aren't great. The Celtics control the NBA Finals anyway

DALLAS (AP) — There have been two versions of Jayson Tatum so far in these NBA Finals. Version One is shooting a dismal 12 for 38 from the field, just 31.

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Reigning WNBA champion Aces struggling to start season while trying to get players healthy

The two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces are off to a rough start as they have been inconsistent over the first month of the season. The Aces (5-4) have dropped three of their last four games.

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Caitlin Clark and other rookies draw near-record crowds, record ratings for 1st month of WNBA season

NEW YORK (AP) — The first month of the WNBA season drew its highest attendance since the league's second season in 1998 and the best television ratings in its history, the WNBA announced Tuesday.

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Snubbed by their first choice, the Los Angeles Lakers must resume their head coaching search

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers must continue their latest coaching search with the basketball world already knowing their first choice turned them down.

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Boston visits Dallas with 2-0 series lead

Boston Celtics (64-18, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (50-32, fifth in the Western Conference) Dallas; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Mavericks -1.5; over/under is 212.

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Dan Hurley turns down offer from Lakers, will stay at UConn to seek 3rd straight NCAA title

The Los Angeles Lakers offered Dan Hurley what would have seemed like a basketball coach's dream: a chance to coach one of the world's most popular franchises, possibly an opportunity to work with LeBron James and a salary that would have doubled his

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Celtics traded for Jrue Holiday with NBA Finals in mind, and now they're 2 wins away from title

BOSTON (AP) — This moment is exactly why the Boston Celtics went out and got Jrue Holiday.

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Nuggets star Nikola Jokic included on Serbia's preliminary roster for the Paris Olympics

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic was included on Serbia’s 16-man preliminary roster for the upcoming Paris Olympics on Monday, ending doubts he would skip the basketball tournament.

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Analysis: The chance was there for Dallas in Game 2, but Mavs now face even tougher road vs. Boston

Game 2 provided Dallas with a huge chance. The Mavericks could have flown back to Dallas with the home-court advantage in the NBA Finals. They could have tied the title series at a game apiece.

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Celtics beat Mavericks 105-98, take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals as series heads to Dallas

BOSTON (AP) — Jrue Holiday led the scoring. Derrick White added a chase-down block. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown pitched in, too — with their passing and defense. The Mavericks can stop worrying about who Boston's best player is .

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