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NBA Hall Of Famer Dikembe Mutombo Dead At 58 After Battle With Brain Cancer

NBA legend Dikembe Mutumbo, who was known for his trademark finger wag, has died at the age of 58 after a battle with brain cancer.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Derrick Rose (23) warms up on the court prior to the game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Former MVP Rose announces retirement from basketball

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.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) shoots the ball against New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) during the second half of game six of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

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.

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) dribbles the ball during the second quarter during game four of the eastern conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Celtics 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.

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) reacts after a play against the Indiana Pacers in the second half during game two of the eastern conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Jaylen 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.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) and Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) block Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

Plenty 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.