LeBron James Thanks RJ Barrett After Game-Winner Forces Cavs-Raptors to Game 7

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LeBron James Thanks RJ Barrett After Game-Winner Forces Cavs-Raptors to Game 7

"Thank you, Toronto. Thank you, RJ Barrett," LeBron said after Barrett's OT game-winner forced Cavs-Raptors to Game 7, giving the idle Lakers extra rest. Barrett hit the shot with 1.2 seconds left in overtime, the first such buzzer-beater in NBA history to avoid elimination. "Haven't seen a shot in Toronto like that since Kawhi. There's something about those rims."

By Adit Pujari

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Skip Bayless Disappointed by Shaquille O’Neal’s Enthusiastic Praise of Victor Wembanyama

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Skip Bayless Disappointed by Shaquille O’Neal’s Enthusiastic Praise of Victor Wembanyama

Bayless is unhappy with the excessive praise Shaq has given Wembanyama, especially by calling him the first "perfect" big man. "A little disappointed in Shaq overreacting because now the bandwagon is rolling because they realize Wemby is going to fuel the ratings," Bayless said, upset with the implications of such Wembanyama praise and how it might influence the media.

By Pranay Mukherjee

76ers Win Game 7 Vs Boston 109-100, Advances To Semis

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76ers Win Game 7 Vs Boston 109-100, Advances To Semis

A flurry of Maxey buckets late in the clutch led to Philly grabbing the lead back from Boston. Embiid (34-12-6) won the first Game 7 of his career. It's also his first Playoff series win vs Boston and the 76ers' first series win vs the Celtics in 44 years. The 76ers will face the Knicks in the semis.

By Samir Mehdi

Peyton Watson Remains Nuggets’ Top Offseason Priority, Per Jake Fischer

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Peyton Watson Remains Nuggets’ Top Offseason Priority, Per Jake Fischer

This offseason will be a huge one for the Nuggets after a fiorst-round exit at the hands of the Timberwolves. Per Jake Fischer, Peyton Watson, entering restricted free agency, is their top priority this summer. With a heavy payroll, the NUggets may have to move some contracts to make a deal work, with a potential Jamal Murray trade being rumored.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown Dap Up After Boston's Game 7 Loss

Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid got fairly testy mid-game tonight. Embiid after scoring on Brown began talking trash to him, saying, "I'm no t guarding you," repeatedly. However, after 109-100 win over Boston, there seemed to be nothing but respect between the two. Embiid (34-12-6) and Brown (33-8-4) duked it out all night and dapped each other up while smiling.

By Samir Mehdi

NBA Playoffs Bracket Update (May 2nd)

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NBA Playoffs Bracket Update (May 2nd)

Tonight was this year's Playoffs' first Game 7 and it did not disappoint. The 76ers came back from a 3-1 series deficit to beat Boston 109-100. Boston was -8000 to win it all after Game 4. Joel Embiid dropped 34-12-8 and Jaylen Brown had 33 of his own. The 76ers now face the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

By Samir Mehdi

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