Through the first two games of the Heat’s opening-round series against the Bucks, Butler has not played well. While he did convert an impressive lay-up to force overtime in Game 1, he is shooting 25 percent from the field as the Bucks force him into bad shot after bad shot. Butler may be able to help the Heat win a game or two in this opening-round series, but already their season appears to be over. Much as he may wish otherwise, one man’s force of will is not enough to win an NBA title. In a preseason interview with Sports Illustrated, Butler said “Just know, this year we finna win it man… I’m going to be better than ever.” He may have lived up to the latter part of his promise, but winning it all will have to wait.
It’s everywhere now. In Boston, upcoming Celtics and Bruins playoff games will be played in front of near-full houses. Pennsylvania is halfway there and likely headed to no attendance caps. California and elsewhere too.
Yet the Clippers’ defensive adjustments could be moot if all five players on the floor don’t communicate better, Lue said.Phoenix Suns
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“That poise comes with experience. Being in those situations and having lost last season to them gives us that extra bit of experience that we need,” Porzingis said. “But the series are long. First game. We did what we expected ourselves to do and now it’s off to the next one.”Oklahoma City Thunder
James, who played 35 minutes in Wednesday's play-in win over the Golden State Warriors, said his right ankle will be "ready to go" for Game 1.
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