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Game 5 Preview: Boston Celtics hope to regain offensive edge, close out Philadelphia 76ers

In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Boston Celtics made the argument for rhythm vs. rest. Playing 48 hours after beating the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 7 of the first round, the Celtics had one of their best offensive games of the season against a Philadelphia 76ers team (with a top-three defense) that…

NBA says referees missed LeBron James goaltending call in Game 5

CLEVELAND (AP) — The NBA said LeBron James’ block in the closing seconds of Game 5 on Indiana’s Victor Oladipo should have been called goaltending. In the league’s Last Two Minute Report posted Thursday, the NBA said the three officials missed the call with 5.1 seconds left. The league said the video shows James blocked…

Baylor swingman Nuni Omot has come long way into becoming an NBA prospect

Every year in NBA.com’s series of NBA Draft profiles, we like to identify and write about a sleeper, a player who might not turn up in mock drafts, get invited to the Portsmouth Invitational, or otherwise be considered to have a chance at making a roster. This year that guy is Baylor’s Nuni Omot. It’s…

Baylor swingman Nuni Omot has come long way into becoming an NBA prospect

Every year in NBA.com’s series of NBA Draft profiles, we like to identify and write about a sleeper, a player who might not turn up in mock drafts, get invited to the Portsmouth Invitational, or otherwise be considered to have a chance at making a roster. This year that guy is Baylor’s Nuni Omot. It’s…

Baylor swingman Nuni Omot has come long way into becoming an NBA prospect

Every year in NBA.com’s series of NBA Draft profiles, we like to identify and write about a sleeper, a player who might not turn up in mock drafts, get invited to the Portsmouth Invitational, or otherwise be considered to have a chance at making a roster. This year that guy is Baylor’s Nuni Omot. It’s…

Baylor swingman Nuni Omot has come long way into becoming an NBA prospect

Every year in NBA.com’s series of NBA Draft profiles, we like to identify and write about a sleeper, a player who might not turn up in mock drafts, get invited to the Portsmouth Invitational, or otherwise be considered to have a chance at making a roster. This year that guy is Baylor’s Nuni Omot. It’s…