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Praise as Simmons takes charge in NBA
Ben Simmons is drawing high praise for his growing leadership of the Philadelphia 76ers during the NBA playoffs.
- by Ben Mallis
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Bogut stars again for Warriors, Celtics sweep the Pacers
Andrew Bogut has continued his storybook return to the NBA by just missing a double-double for the Warriors, while Aron Baynes' Celtics have swept Indiana.
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Melee erupts as Simmons's 76ers down Nets
Ben Simmons wore a jacket emblazoned with "lover" in his post game press conference but there is little love shared between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Brooklyn Nets.
- by Peter Mitchell
Dudley, Butler ejected in NBA playoffs melee
Nets' Jared Dudley and 76ers' Jimmy Butler have been ejected in Game 4 of the playoffs first round after a melee involving Ben Simmons.
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No collapse this time: Warriors rout Clippers
Kevin Durant exploded for 38 points, and the Golden State Warriors never let up after building an early lead, crushing the host Los Angeles Clippers 132-105
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Booed by his own fans, taunted in New York, Ben Simmons had to respond
The Australian scored a playoff-career-high 31 points and handed out nine assists to lead the visiting Philadelphia 76ers past the Brooklyn Nets.
- by Mike Sielski
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Antetokounmpo dominates as Bucks go 2-0 up over Pistons
Australian Thon Maker has had another poor NBA shooting night as his Detroit Pistons were soundly defeated again by the Milwaukee Bucks.
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'Pile of trash': 76ers vice-president hits out at Simmons report
The Philadelphia 76ers have slammed a report as ‘‘a steaming pile of trash’’ that claimed Ben Simmons missed a game because he was out partying.
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'Lucky to have him': Bogut to start at centre for Warriors
Australian Andrew Bogut will start at centre for the two-time defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors in game three on Friday, head coach Steve Kerr says.
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Mills' Spurs collapse against Nuggets in playoff clash
Denver have erased a 19-point deficit to defeat Patty Mills' San Antonio Spurs and even their NBA playoff series at 1-1.
- by Peter Mitchell
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Bogut set to start for Warriors after Cousins injury
The Golden State Warriors' move to sign Andrew Bogut as an "insurance policy" appears to be a masterstroke after it was confirmed NBA All-Star centre DeMarcus Cousins has suffered a potential season-ending injury.
- by Peter Mitchell