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Mike Brown Says Knicks Must Restrict 76ers’ Free Throw Attempts After Close Game 2 Win

Despite a 108-102 game 2 ECSF win vs. 76ers, Brown feels like they could have cleaned up things on defense and conceded fewer free throws. "They were on track to get 40 free throws. We gotta try to do something about it because they're killing us from the free throw line," Brown said, highlighting the difficulty of winning this way.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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Kendrick Perkins: You Cannot Win a Championship With Joel Embiid as a Franchise Face

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Kate Martin Waived as Valkyries Set Opening Day Roster

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Kate Martin Waived as Valkyries Set Opening Day Roster

Golden State waived Martin and placed Iliana Rupert on a replacement contract because Rupert is pregnant, according to Alexa Philippou. The move helps the Valkyries finalize their opening day roster while preserving flexibility around Rupert’s absence. Martin, a popular guard from Iowa, now hits waivers before the expansion franchise begins its second WNBA season.

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Stephen A. Smith Fires at Jaylen Brown for Calling This His Favorite Season

"The year Jayson Tatum is down with an Achilles tear is your favorite year?" Stephen A said, blasting Brown for claiming this was his favorite season despite Boston's Game 7 elimination. "The year you lose 3-1, of all the stars in the history of the Celtics, you're the only star to blow a 3-1 lead, that's your favorite year?"

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Michael Porter Jr. Admits He Let His Foot off the Gas After Missing the All-Star Team

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Michael Porter Jr. Admits He Let His Foot off the Gas After Missing the All-Star Team

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Kendrick Perkins Says Timberwolves Should Feel Comfortable Going Home

Perkins said Minnesota should “breathe” after San Antonio’s Game 2 blowout win because Anthony Edwards also has “a hatred for losing.” He pointed to Wolves' home court advantage, saying Edwards expects fans to be “rowdy and loud” and “drunk.” Perkins said the series is 1-1, Minnesota is “undefeated at the crib,” and Target Center is dangerous.

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