April 2018 Basketball Wiretap

NBA Playoffs Snapshots (Apr. 29): Cavaliers/Pacers, Rockets/Jazz

Apr 30, 2018 7:30 PM

What happened in two snapshots in the NBA Playoffs on Sunday, April 29, 2018.

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NBA Playoffs Snapshots (Apr. 28): Celtics/Bucks, Warriors/Pelicans

Apr 29, 2018 11:15 AM

What happened in two snapshots in the NBA Playoffs on Saturday, April 28, 2018.

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Stephen Curry 'Very Likely' To Play In Game 2

Apr 28, 2018 10:15 PM

Stephen Curry sat out Game 1 of the Warriors' second round series against the Pelicans, but the Warriors expect him to play in Game 2.

Steve Kerr said it is "very likely" he plays in Game 2.

Curry was listed as questionable entering Saturday's game.

Curry has not played since suffering a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee on March 23.

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NBA Playoffs Snapshots (Apr. 27): Raptors/Wizards, Pacers/Cavs, Jazz/Thunder

Apr 29, 2018 11:14 AM

What happened in three snapshots in the NBA Playoffs on Friday, April 27, 2018.

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Fred VanVleet To Play In Game 6

Apr 27, 2018 5:49 PM

Fred VanVleet will be available for the Toronto Raptors in Game 6 against the Washington Wizards.

VanVleet has been limited to just three minutes in the first round due to an injured shoulder.

VanVleet has been a key bench player for the Raptors this season.

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NBA Playoffs Snapshot (Apr. 26): Bucks/Celtics

Apr 27, 2018 11:07 AM

What happened in one snapshot in the NBA Playoffs on Thursday, April, 26 2018.

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NBA Playoffs Snapshots (Apr. 25): Cavs/Pacers, Raptors/Wizards, Thunder/Jazz, Rockets/Wolves

Apr 26, 2018 1:41 PM

What happened in four snapshots (and a bonus one from Cleveland) in the NBA Playoffs on Wednesday, April, 25 2018.

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NBA Playoffs Snapshots (Apr. 24): Celtics/Bucks, 76ers/Heat, Warriors/Spurs

Apr 25, 2018 1:32 PM

What happened in three snapshots in the NBA Playoffs on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

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Donovan Mitchell: The Strength Of Our Team Is The Strength Of Our Team

Apr 24, 2018 1:01 PM

Russell Westbrook turned Oklahoma City's first round matchup against the Jazz personal with his comments after Game 3 that Ricky Rubio wouldn't replicate his offensive output.

Westbrook was aggressive on defense and ultimately was limited by foul trouble.

The Jazz attempted to keep their play team-oriented.

"We just stayed within ourselves," Donovan Mitchell said. "We always say the strength of our team is the strength of our team. I said this morning we're not really worried about one individual comment. I think if we get caught up in that it takes us out of our own game, and our play showed tonight that we really just focused on each other and made the right plays when we needed to."

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2018 NBA Playoffs PER: LeBron, A.D., Harden, Giannis, Wall In Top-5

Apr 24, 2018 9:50 AM

With a mark of 31.7, LeBron James is the leader in PER for the 2018 NBA Playoffs now that every team has played four games. Anthony Davis ranks second at 31.3, followed by James Harden, Giannis Antetokounmpo and John Wall.

2018 NBA Playoffs PER (Min. 20 MPG)
1. LeBron James: 31.7
2. Anthony Davis: 31.3
3. James Harden: 29.0
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 28.9
5. John Wall: 26.2
6. Khris Middleton: 25.8
7. Clint Capela: 25.8
8. Chris Paul: 25.7
9. Kevin Durant: 25.3
10. Al Horford: 24.2
11. Jrue Holiday: 24.2
12. Jonas Valanciunas: 23.7
13. LaMarcus Aldridge: 23.3
14. Jusuf Nurkic: 22.4
15. Nikola Mirotic: 22.2
16. Ben Simmons: 21.3
17. Jaylen Brown: 21.2
18. Rudy Gobert: 20.7
19. Al-Farouq Aminu: 20.6
20. Dwyane Wade: 20.5
21. Donovan Mitchell: 19.8
22. C.J. McCollum: 19.3
23. DeMar DeRozan: 19.2
24. OG Anunoby: 18.9
25. Ricky Rubio: 18.9

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John Wall: Drake Said He Had The Broom For Us

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NBA Playoffs Snapshots (Apr. 23): Rockets/Wolves, Jazz/Thunder

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Joel Embiid: I Think Our Time Is Now, We Don't Need Anybody Else

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NBA Playoffs Snapshots (Apr. 22): Bucks/Celtics, Spurs/Warriors, Wizards/Raptors, Cavs/Pacers

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LeBron James: I Understand How Important I Am To The Team

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NBA Playoffs Snapshots (Apr. 21): 76ers/Heat, Pelicans/Blazers, Wolves/Rockets, Jazz/Thunder

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Marcus Morris Fined $15,000 For Criticism Of Referees

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Gregg Popovich To Miss Game 4

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NBA Playoffs Snapshots (Apr. 20): Pacers/Cavs, Wizards/Raptors, Bucks/Celtics

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NBA Playoffs Snapshots (Apr. 19): 76ers/Heat, Pelicans/Blazers, Warriors/Spurs

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Hassan Whiteside Laments Lack Of Involvement In Miami Offense

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Joel Embiid: I'm Going To Be A Nightmare For Miami

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Ettore Messina To Coach Spurs In Game 3

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NBA Playoffs Snapshots (Apr. 18): Cavs/Pacers, Jazz/Thunder, Rockets/Wolves

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NBA Playoffs Snapshots (Apr. 17): Raptors/Wizards, Celtics/Bucks, Pelicans/Blazers

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Steve Kerr: Our Default When Not Running Offense Is KD

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Wolves Want Karl-Anthony Towns To Be More Active After 8-Point Game 1

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NBA Playoffs: First Round Efficiency Capsules

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Stephen Curry Targeting Second Round Return

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Winner Of Wolves-Nuggets Gets Final Western Conference Playoff Berth

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