The NBA’s top defense stymied the MVP and the defending champs … until it didn’t. Here’s how Minnesota fell dangerously behind in one of this postseason’s most intriguing chess matches.
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Bill Self called Hunter Dickinson's technical foul for holding on to the ball too long "a bonehead play. Cost us a possession, so yeah, I wasn't happy to see that at all." Read More
UConn coach Dan Hurley owned up to berating an official during Tuesday's win after he was caught on camera telling them "don't turn your back on me, I'm the best coach in the f---ing sport." Read More
Eagles DC Vic Fangio, a defensive savant with 40 years of professional experience, created a force that has Philly on the cusp of a Super Bowl. Read More
Ryan Day and Ohio State rebounded from the Michigan loss with a historic title run, as the Buckeyes revealed the blueprint for champions in the expanded playoff era. Read More
The Heat are planning to suspend Jimmy Butler for two games, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Wednesday. Read More
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