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Spurs seeking answers to Thunder's dominance when Wembanyama rests as series heads to Game 4

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It's tempting, but the San Antonio Spurs will not play Victor Wembanyama every minute of regulation against Oklahoma City even as they trail the Thunder 2-1 in the Western Conference finals. Instead, San Antonio has to find a way to play better when Wembanyama rests because Oklahoma City is dominating when the 7-foot-4 star from France is on the bench. The Thunder are two wins away from returning to the NBA Finals with Game 4 on Sunday in San Antonio.

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The Minnesota Lynx quietly signed one of the WNBA’s most impactful free agents

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Natasha Howard poured in 26 points in the Minnesota Lynx’s 85-75 win over the Chicago Sky — the latest reminder she was one of the WNBA’s best free agency acquisitions.

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Phoenix Mercury activate Monique Akoa-Makani as club continues searching for rhythm

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ATLANTA — With the Phoenix Mercury heading on the road for a three-game stretch next week, a familiar face has been activated that could help a club still searching for its identity. Phoenix activated guard Monique Akoa-Makani ahead of the trip, bringing back one of the few players who already understands the culture and style the Mercury spent last season building.

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Natasha Howard scores 26 points, grabs 14 rebounds, and Lynx hold off Sky 85-75

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Natasha Howard scored 26 points, including 14 in the second quarter, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 85-75 on Saturday. The Lynx (4-2) took the lead for good with less than a minute remaining in the first quarter and they went on to go up 52-38 at halftime. Chicago rallied in the second half and a 3-pointer by Sydney Taylor drew the Sky within 70-67 early in the fourth quarter.

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Knicks Bulletin: ‘We gotta keep playing desperate. Keep doing what we doing’

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First road game of the Eastern Conference Finals for your New York Knickerbockers. Will the Cavs just bend, or will they molly-break? Here’s the latest from a wide variety of Knicks-related personalities. Mike Brown On the overall Game 2 performance: “A lot of of guys stepped up; Jalen [Brunson] had a double-double. They’re sending double […]

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