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Yahoo SportsNuggets respond to challenge, show fight as defending champs: 'Guys answered the bell'
The champs finally found their form against the Timberwolves in Game 3 of their second-round series.
The Canadian PressPanthers beat Bruins 6-2 to take 2-1 series lead
BOSTON (AP) — Vladimir Tarasenko and Carter Verhaeghe scored on the same Bruins double-minor, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 14 shots and the Florida Panthers beat Boston 6-2 on Friday night and take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series. Evan Rodrigues scored twice, and Brandon Montour also connected for the Panthers, who have won back-to-back games after dropping the opener at home. A 6-1 winner Wednesday night, Florida scored 10 straight goals before Jakub Lauko made it 4-1 early in
The Canadian PressNBA roundup: Nembhard's late 3 gives Pacers 111-106 win over Knicks
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Andrew Nembhard made a 31-foot, tiebreaking 3-pointer with 16 seconds left, Tyrese Haliburton scored 35 points and the Indiana Pacers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the banged-up and short-handed New York Knicks 111-106 on Friday night in Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals. The Knicks still lead the best-of-seven series 2-1 with Game 4 set for Sunday in Indianapolis. New York led by nine with 9:45 remaining and was in position to take a commanding 3-0 lead
The Canadian PressMike Budenholzer agrees to coach Phoenix Suns, AP source says
PHOENIX (AP) — Mike Budenholzer has agreed to coach the Phoenix Suns, according to a person familiar with the decision, as the franchise turns to the man who beat them in the 2021 NBA Finals. The 54-year-old Budenholzer replaces Frank Vogel, who was fired Thursday after one season. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been officially announced. ESPN and The Athletic both reported that Budenholzer's deal was for five years, with The Athletic