APRIL 19, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
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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”...
Stefan Bondy: Is it fair for Kyrie Irving to be fined $50K by the NBA? It's complicated, just like everything else to do with the Nets star. NEW YORK — When it comes to Kyrie Irving and Boston fans, there’s a whole lotta gray area.
APRIL 19, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Tuesday's Transactions BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Fined Brooklyn G Kyrie Irving $50,000 for making obscene gestures on the playing court and...
APRIL 19, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
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.
APRIL 19, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
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.”
APRIL 19, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Kyrie Irving fined $50K for obscene gesture to Celtics fans
Nets guard Kyrie Irving has been fined $50,000 for making obscene gestures and directing profane language toward the crowd during Brooklyn’s Game 1 playoff loss to the CelticsAPRIL 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Net's Irving fined $50K for obscene gestures, language Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving was fined $50,000 for "making obscene gestures" and "directing profane language" toward fans on Sunday whil...
APRIL 19, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Brooklyn Nets' Ben Simmons cleared for contact Ben Simmons clears another hurdle as he prepares to make his debut for the Brooklyn Nets.
APRIL 19, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Ben Simmons - Cleared for contact Monday Nets head coach Steve Nash said Tuesday that Simmons (back) has been cleared for contact and participated in a 4-on-4 scrimmage Monday, Nick Friedell of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Nash said Simmons came through the scrimmage well but only went 5-on-0 during Tuesday's practice to prevent any potential setbacks following his first day of contact. While the 25-year-old is likely still out for Wednesday's Game 2 against Boston, his progress is encouraging and appears to still be on pace for a potential Game 4 debut, as Brian Windhorst reported last week on ESPN's "Get Up." However, whenever he does return, Simmons would almost certainly be subject to a minute restriction.
APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ex-NBA Player Condemns Kyrie Irving For Interaction With Celtics Fans A former teammate of Kyrie Irving was "disappointed" by the star point guard giving Boston Celtics fans the middle finger Sunday.
APRIL 19, 2022 • NESN.COM
5 observations from the NBA playoffs' opening weekend, including Kyrie Irving's double bird and the emergence of young stars The NBA playoffs are off to a great start with new stars emerging, old stars doing their thing and Kyrie Irving being Kyrie Irving. Thanks t...
APRIL 19, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Celtics take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Nets
The Boston Celtics host the Brooklyn Nets in the Eastern Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the seriesAPRIL 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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...
APRIL 19, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Ben Simmons to practice with Nets this week: report BOSTON– All-Star forward Ben Simmons participated in pregame workouts ahead of the Nets’ Game 1 loss to the Celtics on Sunday. Simmons, who...
APRIL 18, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM
Should Kyrie Irving have engaged with Celtics fans?
Kyrie Irving didn't mince words during his back-and-forth with Celtics fans Sunday. Should he have been the bigger person?APRIL 18, 2022
Goran Dragic - Scores 14 points off bench Dragic finished Sunday's 115-114 loss to the Celtics with 14 points (6-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 26 minutes.
Impact After missing the final five contests of the regular season while he was in the COVID-19 health and safety protocols, Dragic was cleared for Tuesday's play-in game against the Cavaliers, but he was limited to just 10 minutes in the Nets' 115-108 victory. However, the extra time off prior to the Nets' postseason opener allowed Dragic to regain condition, and the veteran guard looked good Sunday while notching his first double-digit scoring outing since March 16. When the lefty point guard has played at least 25 minutes this season, he's averaged 10.4 points, 5.4 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game.
APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nic Claxton - Another strong performance Claxton notched 13 points (6-8 FG, 1-5 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal in 31 minutes during Sunday's 115-114 loss to Boston.
Impact Claxton came off the bench but played 14 more minutes and outproduced Andre Drummond, who drew the start. Over his last three games, the lefty big man has averaged 13.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.7 blocks and 2.0 assists in 27.7 minutes per game.
APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Durant - Lackluster production in loss Durant registered 23 points (9-24 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 41 minutes during Sunday's 115-114 loss to the Celtics.
Impact Durant struggled from the field and committed six turnovers during a rare off night in the playoffs. While he was able to score at least 20 points for a fifth straight game, Brooklyn desperately missed Durant's playmaking abilities down the stretch. After dishing out 50 assists over the Nets' previous five games, Durant totaled just three Sunday. Boston's elite defense had Durant hesitant from the start, but the former MVP will look to bounce back Wednesday during Game 2.
APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kyrie Irving - Stellar Game 1 performance Irving recorded 39 points (12-20 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 9-9 FT), five rebounds, six assists, one block and four steals in 42 minutes during Sunday's 115-114 loss to the Celtics.
Impact Irving was extremely efficient en route to his third straight game with at least 30 points. The point guard finished with at least five rebounds and five assists in the same game for the fourth time over his last five appearances, and he also tied his season high with four steals. Since becoming a full-time player 12 games ago, Irving has averaged 28.5 points, 7.0 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 40.8 minutes per game.
APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics picks, predictions, odds: Who wins NBA Playoffs Game 2? The\u00a0Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics\u00a0face off on Wednesday at TD Garden in Game 2 of their NBA Playoffs series.
APRIL 18, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
