Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose announced his retirement from basketball on Thursday as the 35-year-old guard brought the curtains down on a career spanning 16 years.
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Embiid will ’embrace’ boos from French crowd when he suits up for Team USA
Joel Embiid, who holds French and American citizenship, said he is prepared for any jeers the French crowd at the Paris Olympics sends his way.
Read More Embiid will ’embrace’ boos from French crowd when he suits up for Team USACeltics complete sweep of Pacers, punch ticket to Finals
The Celtics finished off a four-game sweep of the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals with a 105-102 victory.
Read More Celtics complete sweep of Pacers, punch ticket to FinalsJaylen Brown scores 40 as Celtics take 2-0 series lead vs. Pacers
The victory gave Boston a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series, which will shift to Indianapolis for Game 3 on Saturday.
Read More Jaylen Brown scores 40 as Celtics take 2-0 series lead vs. PacersPlenty of offense on tap as Celtics, Pacers meet in East finals
Based on past performance, it’s unlikely that generating good offense will be a problem for either team.
Read More Plenty of offense on tap as Celtics, Pacers meet in East finalsNBA roundup: 76ers fend off Knicks in OT, keep season alive
Tyrese Maxey scored 46 points and Kelly Oubre Jr. hit a tiebreaking layup in overtime as the visiting Philadelphia 76ers avoided elimination.
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