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HISTORICAL FACTS: 75 - The Untold Story

Nets coach Steve Nash says it’s on Ben Simmons to say ‘I’m ready, I want to play’

BOSTON — If Ben Simmons is going to play a playoff game this season, the decision will be his, not anyone else’s.

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LAYUP LINES: The NBA needs to protect Kyrie Irving like it protects its fans

The NBA has to have Kyrie Irving's back here, too.

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‘You’ve got to be ready for what you get’ in Nets series, says Celtics’ Payton Pritchard

While his shorter stature may limit the time he gets vs. Brooklyn, don't mistake Payton Pritchard's playing time as a weakness for Boston.

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A Ben Simmons return for Game 4 looking like a realistic target, even Game 3 a possibility

Adrian Wojnarowski: Based on Ben Simmons' progress in practices this week - and the anticipation of him further accelerating in the coming days - Game 4 vs. Boston on Monday is looming as a realistic target for his Brooklyn debut, sources tell ESPN. ...

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Nash Says He Doesn’t Care How Irving Responds to Fans

The Brooklyn coach didn’t seem concerned on the star guard’s exchanges with fans so long as he continues to perform well.

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The Kyrie Irving–Boston Feud Is Just … Weird

The list of sports villains in the city is a long one. Irving is near the top of it.

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How the Celtics Are Making It Difficult for Kevin Durant

Boston’s defense forced the Nets star into one of the worst playoff outings of his career in Game 1.

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Jayson Tatum is playing ‘as if he’s the best player on the floor’ vs. Brooklyn Nets: Kendrick Perkins

The former Celtics champ likes what he sees from the St. Louis native against Brooklyn.

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Boston Celtics vs. Brooklyn Nets: 2022 NBA Playoffs Game 2 Eastern Conference first round (4/20)

Everything you need to know about Wednesday's Game 2 matchup between Brooklyn and Boston.

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Celtics Lab 104: What Game 1 of Brooklyn Nets-Boston Celtics can tell us about the rest of the series with Ajayi Browne

Are there any lessons to be learned from Game 1 of the series between Brooklyn and Boston?

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Kevin Durant ready to bounce back after subpar Game 1: ‘I know what I did. I wish I had played better.’

BOSTON — Kevin Durant missed 15 shots and turned the ball over six times in the Nets’ Game 1 loss to the Celtics on Sunday.

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How will the rest of the Brooklyn Nets – Boston Celtics first-round series go?

There were a number of trends for both teams that could be huge if they continue.

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Kevin Durant goes at Celtics fans over their hostility toward Kyrie Irving

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant goes at Boston Celtics fans over their hostility towards Kyrie Irving.

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‘We’re all going to remember the Celtics-Nets finish FOREVER,’ says ESPN’s Zach Lowe

ESPN's Lowe and quite a few of us are still reeling a bit from that game's intensity and finish.

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Nets' Ben Simmons plays 4-on-4 with contact; Game 3 return possible

BOSTON — Nets star forward Ben Simmons participated in four-on-four drills on Monday and five-on-zero “scripting, running through the plays” on Tuesday with no setback to the lower back injury that has restricted him from making his Nets debut, head coach Steve Nash said after Tuesday’s practice at Harvard.

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Ben Simmons Cleared for Contact, Progressing Toward Return

Nets coach Steve Nash said the point guard has participated in 4-on-4 drills and is inching toward making his Brooklyn debut.

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Kyrie Irving Fined $50K for Flipping Off, Cursing at Celtics Fans

The NBA said the Nets star was “making obscene gestures” and “directing profane language toward the spectator stands.”

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Kyrie Irving fined $50,000

Shams Charania: Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has been fined $50,000 for middle finger gestures to fans on Sunday in Boston, as well as profane language. Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania What's the buzz on Twitter? Tina Cervasio @ TinaCervasio In ...

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Where does Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving rank on the list of Boston sports villains?

The former Celtics guard is among the most disliked opponents faced by a Boston team, but is he the biggest New England sports villain?

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Woj Drops a Truth Bomb About Legalized Betting Impact on Fan Behavior

In-game betting is only going to make fans more unruly at sporting events.

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Did Celtics already take Nets’ best punch?

Or can we expect a more robust response to their Game 1 loss on Wednesday?

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Should the feud between Boston Celtics fans and Nets star Kyrie Irving be forgotten?

While there could be merits to both sides waiving a truce flag, we doubt it will happen.

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After Game 1 loss, four ways Nets can adjust to Celtics’ punishing defense and rebounding

BOSTON — Offensive rebounds, turnovers, poor transition defense, and touches for Seth Curry, all underscored by a particularly poor shooting night for Kevin Durant.

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Charles Barkley, Shaq React to Irving’s Game 1 Comments

Neither of them cared for what the Nets star had to say.

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Should the Brooklyn Nets bring back Ben Simmons in their series with the Boston Celtics?

Not everyone thinks it would be a good idea.

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