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The Canadian PressMike Budenholzer is hired as coach of the Phoenix Suns, replacing Frank Vogel
PHOENIX (AP) — Mike Budenholzer is the newest head coach of the Phoenix Suns, with the franchise turning 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. Budenholzer agreed to the deal on Friday and the team made the hiring official with Saturday's announcement. The Suns did not release terms of the contract. ESPN and The Athletic both reported that Budenholzer's deal was for five years, with The Athletic
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.
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New York visits Indiana with 2-1 series lead
New York Knicks (50-32, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (47-35, sixth in the Eastern Conference)Indianapolis; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Pacers -6; over/under is 218.5EASTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Knicks lead series 2-1BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks visit the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference second round with a 2-1 lead in the series. The Pacers won the last matchup 111-106 on May 10 led by 35 points from Tyrese Haliburton, while Donte DiVincen
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Minnesota takes 2-1 lead into game 4 against Denver
Denver Nuggets (57-25, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (56-26, third in the Western Conference)Minneapolis; Sunday, 8 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Timberwolves -2.5; over/under is 204WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Timberwolves lead series 2-1BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference second round with a 2-1 lead in the series. The Nuggets defeated the Timberwolves 117-90 in the last meeting. Nikola Jokic led the Nug