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Finals Film Room: How did the Warriors' defense throw Boston off balance? • Complete coverage: 2022 NBA Finals BOSTON — It was noted in this space after Game 1 of the NBA Finals that, since Draymond Green returned from a two-month absence, the Golden State Warriors’ defense hadn’t reached the level it was playing at before Green…

ORLANDO, Fla. — Houston Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni got jokes. “What do you mean, size disadvantage? I’m as tall as Frank Vogel.” And this: “PJ’s gonna guard both. ‘P’ will be on Davis and the ‘J’ will be on LeBron.” OK, then. Any more questions about “small ball” and P.J. Tucker and the Rockets’ challenge…

Big day ahead. Let’s go in for a closer look. Want to get the Starting 5 delivered to you each day? Tap here.  THE LINEUP Must-see moments from Monday Monday’s winners: ⚔ Wemby, Chet and NBA history 10 Group Play games on tap Where We Stand: In-Season Tourney MUST-SEE MOMENTS FROM MONDAY NIGHT Spicy P gets red-hot late….

MIAMI (AP) — Chris Bosh stood at center court, looked out at the Miami Heat fans and just let the words flow. He spoke about his health scare in 2015. He spoke of his grandfather, the one he called Daddy Jack, the one who told his first grandson that he was going to be special…

Pascal Siakam will return Sunday against the Nets after missing the first 10 games of the season. Raptors forward Pascal Siakam is set to make his season debut after missing the first 10 games to complete his recovery from offseason shoulder surgery. Raptors coach Nick Nurse told the media Saturday that Siakam will return for…

Let’s talk win streaks.  On Monday, the Heat won their fourth straight game despite being shorthanded, while the Raptors won their third straight to win free pizza. On Tuesday, the Celtics go for their ninth straight win — which would match the longest streak of any team this season — while the Thunder go for…