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Positives, negatives apparent early in Fire season

The lone winless Eastern Conference team entering Saturday’s match at Inter Miami, the Fire played well at Philadelphia and should have beaten FC Cincinnati but also have been plagued by familiar issues.

Chicago Sun-Times

Islanders force overtime but lose to Blue Jackets, 4-3

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Islanders were down two goals to the NHL’s worst team, which was playing two men short because of injuries. A chance to extend their lead for the Eastern Conference’s first wild-card spot was 20 minutes from disappearing.

Newsday

Nets lose 4th in a row; rally late and fall short to Cavs, 115-109

NEW YORK — No wonder the Cavaliers want the Nets in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs this season.

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Is there a clear-cut leader in the NBA’s Eastern Conference?

More specifically, is it the Boston Celtics, despite recent turbulence?

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Detroit Red Wings vs. Boston Bruins, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch the NHL

As the NHL regular season begins to wind down, Saturday's matchup between the Boston Bruins and the Detroit Red Wings will be a good one.

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Jimmy Butler seizes a needed moment as Heat hold off Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell 119-115

MIAMI — The face of desperation was the face of the Miami Heat on Friday night when they went down 14 in the third quarter.

Tribune News Service

What are the Boston Celtics’ biggest potential hurdles to getting to the 2023 NBA Finals?

The ball club has competition from dangerous Eastern Conference teams to consider, and as recent contests have born out, Boston is not yet above beating themselves.

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Bulls pull off stunner, beating Nuggets and MVP candidate Nikola Jokic

The Nuggets were 30-4 at home and chasing history, led by Jokic, while the Bulls looked to be fading out of the play-in chase of the Eastern Conference. All the Bulls did was dismantle Denver in a one-sided 117-96 win.

Chicago Sun-Times

Geoff Baker: Why the Kraken may have a better shot at reaching Stanley Cup Final

Forget about the Kraken striving to make the playoffs.

Tribune News Service

Top-Shelf Takes: The Senators’ surprise playoff push is fun, but don’t get too attached just yet

This run from the Senators has been fun, but it probably won't last.

USA Today Sports Media Group

NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers sink Boston Celtics in overtime

NEW DELHI: Boston Celtics crashed to their third straight defeat in a heavyweight clash against the Eastern Conference rivals the Cleveland Cavaliers as Donovan Mitchell poured in 40 points on Monday.

The Times of India

NBA: Milwaukee Bucks sink Orlando Magic

NEW DELHI: Despite the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo due to injury, the Milwaukee Bucks tightened their grip on top spot in the Eastern Conference with a 134-123 defeat of the Orlando Magic on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Nets beat Rockets for third straight win, tie No. 5 Knicks in loss column

This is how you’re supposed to handle the worst team in all of basketball.

Tribune News Service

Hornets rally down stretch, snap Knicks' 9-game winning streak

NEW YORK — The streak is over. Unexpectedly.

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Paul Zeise: Rest of Penguins season is a Ron Hextall referendum

The Penguins are fighting for their playoff lives. Although it looks like they are back on track after a miserable stretch of five losses in six games, they still have work to do. They currently sit in fifth place in the Metro Division and occupy the eighth and final playoff…

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Buffalo Sabres vs. New York Islanders, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch the NHL on ESPN+

The Buffalo Sabres will be looking to close the gap on the New York Islanders in the playoff race on Tuesday night from UBS Arena.

The Times of India

Cleveland Cavaliers beat Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers roll on

Boston Celtics slipped to third consecutive loss with a close 118-114 defeat in overtime against Cleveland Cavaliers who were led by Donovan Mitchell's 40 points in the Eastern Conference NBA game on Monday night.

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Celtics collapse in 4th, drop 118-114 OT loss to Cavaliers

It was a classic choke job in Cleveland as the Celtics picked up a third straight loss.

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Guard Zach LaVine is on a tear, so what do the Bulls have to show for it?

LaVine has been putting on scoring display the last 10 games, shooting efficiently from both the field and three-point range. Surely that must mean big things for his team? Or just a 3-7 record and more questions than answers.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Dewayne Dedmon is ready to get to work for Sixers team that needs him

MILWAUKEE — The 76ers were the first team with a real opportunity to call Dewayne Dedmon.

The Times of India

Brooklyn Nets stun Boston Celtics in biggest NBA season comeback

NEW DELHI: The Brooklyn Nets registered the biggest comeback win of the NBA season by stunning the Boston Celtics 115-105 on Friday, rallying from a 28-point deficit to beat the Eastern Conference contenders on their home floor.

Chicago Sun-Times

Coach Ezra Hendrickson, Fire looking to prove doubters wrong

After a somewhat-quiet offseason, the Fire are widely picked to finish near the bottom of the Eastern Conference and miss the playoffs again.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The winners (Rangers!) and losers (Flyers) of the 2023 NHL trade deadline

Which NHL teams were the big winners (and losers!) at the trade deadline?

Tribune News Service

Dave Hyde: Homestand is time for Heat to make a stand with season on the line

MIAMI — In the quiet of the losing locker room, the quiet of a season in trouble, the newest member of the Miami Heat sounded as perplexed as those who have seen it all. Kevin Love said, sure, they started strong Wednesday with 38 first-quarter points against Philadelphia.

Tribune News Service

Desperate times for the Lightning? Maybe

TAMPA, Fla. — The Penguins are coming into Amalie Arena on Thursday night to fight for their playoff lives. With 22 games left in their season, Pittsburgh is clinging to the second wild card in the Eastern Conference, with five teams nipping furiously at their heels to knock them out.

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