The Atlanta star will need to find his playoff groove at home if the Hawks are going to have any chance of knocking off the Celtics.
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Sacramento’s Mike Brown unanimous NBA Coach of the Year winner
Brown led the Kings to the postseason for the first time since 2006.
Giannis doubtful and Morant questionable for Wednesday’s games
The Milwaukee Bucks and Memphis Grizzlies aren’t saying whether their star players will be available Wednesday night as both teams try to avoid falling into 0-2 holes before hitting the road in their respective first-round series.
Warriors in rare territory, down 2-0 to Kings in NBA playoffs
The Golden State Warriors had gone 27 consecutive playoff series during the Stephen Curry era without falling behind 2-0.
Commentary: Is anyone ready to take NBA torch?
There is a greatness void among the contenders, Jerry Brewer writes, but it has amplified a rare level of parity as graying superstars and teams clash with teething prodigies.
Donovan Mitchell and Cavs look to rebound after being bullied by Knicks in opener
A look at Tuesday’s NBA playoff games, including Hawks at Celtics, Knicks at Cavaliers, and Clippers at Suns.
Will load management impact NBA scoring race?
In 1978, George Gervin edged out David Thompson by seven hundredths of a point. Will we see anything similar this coming week from Joel Embiid and Luka Doncic?
Jayson Tatum scores 34, Celtics hold off Trail Blazers
Tatum also grabs 12 rebounds, and Boston withstands a late Portland rally for a 126-112 victory in Portland, Oregon.
NBA feud or rivalry? Warriors, Memphis drama is must-see TV
Stephen Curry has a simple answer for the drama between his four-time NBA champion Golden State Warriors and the upstart Memphis Grizzlies over the past two seasons.
New Hawks coach Quin Snyder facing difficult midseason transition
Atlanta Hawks general manager Landry Fields says Snyder was the only candidate he interviewed after firing Nate McMillan last week.