- ClutchPoints | Boston Celtics News
Celtics' Jayson Tatum joins childhood hero Kobe Bryant in epic 3-man NBA Playoffs club
After the Boston Celtics suffered an embarrassing loss in Game 2 to the banged-up Miami Heat, many believed that Jayson Tatum and the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference were in major trouble. No one is singing the same tune this time, though, as Boston just reminded Miami and everyone else why it entered the NBA Playoffs as a heavy favorite to get out of the first round versus the Heat. Tatum, as expected, played a huge role for the Celtics in Game 3 even though he shot just 6/16 from the field for 22 points in 39 minutes of action on the floor.
Examining NBA legends' best playoff performance: MJ, LeBron, Kobe, etc.
The NBA playoffs always deliver. Whether it is superstars battling or young stars bursting onto the scene, summertime in the NBA is when legends are made. Such is the case for guys like John Stockton and his Utah Jazz running into the buzzsaw known as the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls. Sure, Jordan went 6-0 in the NBA Finals and his supporters cling to that number when discussing his status while using LeBron James' Finals record of 4-6 against him.
- AZCentral | The Arizona Republic
It's time for Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker to channel Kobe Bryant's voice and 'be legendary'
No one expects the Suns to rebound from 0-2 deficit, but Devin Booker will reach next level greatness if he makes it happen.
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| 28 | PF | |
| 11 | C | |
| 0 | SG | |
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| 12 | PF | |
| 15 | SG | |
| 5 | SF | |
| 1 | PG | |
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| 35 | PF |