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Newsday
1 month ago
New York Knicks

Knicks' Mitchell Robinson sits out against Thunder with sprained left ankle

Injuries are affecting the Knicks' roster as they aim for playoff positioning despite missing key players.
Jalen Brunson has been relied upon heavily by the Knicks due to ongoing injuries to the team's starting lineup. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
LA Lakers

Lakers score season-low 90 points in road loss to Pacers

The Lakers struggled in a key game against the Pacers, impacting their playoff positioning.
The Lakers had a poor offensive performance with multiple players shooting poorly from three-point range. [ more ]
The Ringer
3 months ago
New York Knicks

Nine Straight for the Knicks, Bill Bradley on His Career, and Jonny Lazarus Previews the Rangers Post-All-Star Break

The Knicks win their ninth straight and are aiming for the no. 2 seed in the East.
Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson are named All-Stars. [ more ]
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Blueshirt Banter
1 month ago
New York Rangers

Recap: Rangers Win Regular Season Finale, Clinch Presidents' Trophy

The importance of game 82 for the New York Rangers in clinching top playoff positions. [ more ]
Blue Seat Blogs
1 month ago
New York Rangers

The Rangers world is not ending after 2 losses - Blue Seat Blogs

Rangers have had a strong performance post-All Star break, currently in a good position for the playoffs despite recent losses. [ more ]
Blueshirt Banter
2 months ago
New York Rangers

Jacob Trouba Out 2-3 Weeks

Jacob Trouba will miss 2-3 weeks of action due to a lower-body injury.
Rangers have a cushion in playoff positioning even with Trouba's absence, potentially beneficial for the postseason. [ more ]
ESPN.com
1 month ago
National Hockey League

NHL playoff watch: Capitals-Red Wings is Tuesday's most critical game

All 16 Eastern Conference NHL teams will complete their 82-game seasons by April 17, determining the 8 teams moving on to the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Washington Capitals-Detroit Red Wings game on April 7 is crucial for the race for the second wild-card spot, the teams closely positioned with similar points. [ more ]
sportslens.com
1 month ago
LA Clippers

Harden Can Reach Two NBA Milestones During The Final Week

Harden is close to achieving two NBA milestones - three-pointers made and all-time scoring list.
While reaching the 26,000 points mark this season is unlikely, he is on track to break into the top 30 all-time in steals. [ more ]
ESPN.com
3 months ago
Boston Celtics

NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stack up heading into the All-Star break

The race for the top spots in the NBA standings is heating up as teams jostle for playoff positioning.
The Minnesota Timberwolves reclaimed the No.1 seed in the West, while the Boston Celtics hold the No. 2 spot in the East. [ more ]
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