NEW YORK (AP) — Perhaps neither Milwaukee nor Philadelphia would’ve been good enough to beat a Boston team that ran away to the NBA’s best record. The Bucks and 76ers surely never thought about going out in the first round of the playoffs, though. Both teams will be facing that possibility Tuesday on a night of Game 5s in the Eastern Conference, with the New York Knicks able to eliminate the 76ers and the Indiana Pacers in position to knock out the Bucks. Cleveland and Orlando are tied 2-2 in the only series that can’t end Tuesday. With both clubs being led by a former MVP, the Bucks and 76ers expected to at least contend for a spot in the East finals. Milwaukee even added All-Star help for Giannis Antetokounmpo by acquiring Damian Lillard from Portland in last summer’s biggest trade. But with both players hurt, the No. 3-seeded Bucks have dropped three straight games to fall into their 3-1 hole against the No. 6 Pacers. |
EDITORIAL: Food labeling review inevitable following Benikoji scarePair charged with hijacking car in AucklandTwo charged with murder in shooting at Super Bowl rally in Kansas CityQueenstown housing: 'The situation hasn't gotten any better'Labour defends roadside drug testing legislationWhat the Green Party knew, and what next for MP Darleen TanaChocolate: Cocoa price hits record high as El Niño hurts cropsFirm's dirty laundry aired by the Employment Relations AuthorityJudge declines to delay Trump hush money trial over publicity complaintsCuts and closures in New Zealand's news media industry: What you need to know