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    In Game 1 of the 2024 playoffs, the New York Knicks (50-32) will host the Philadelphia 76ers (47-35). New York won the season series 3-1, and beat the Sixers 106-79 in their last meeting on March 12. Of course, Mo Bamba started at center for the Phillies in that tilt; this time, they’ll have the NBA’s reigning MVP Joel Embiid back in the starting lineup. No sweat. Tip-off is 6 pm EST on MSG and ESPN. This is your game thread. This is Liberty Ballers. Please don’t post large photos, GIFs, or...

  • Bruins vs. Maple Leafs playoffs primer: Game 1 goalie call, Reaves vs. Maroon, DeBrusk's last stand?

    BOSTON — The fiercest playoff rivalry of late is firing up again. The Bruins will play the in Round 1 of the playoffs. A 3-1 Boston loss to the on Tuesday night, coupled with a 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs, locked the Bruins into the second seed in the Atlantic Division. Advertisement The team expects Game 1 to be Saturday at TD Garden. Game 2 would be April 22. This will be the fourth time since 2013 that the Bruins and Leafs meet in the first round. They have all gone the Bruins’ way. The...

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    The Atlanta Braves will look to extend their win streak to five tonight as they will kick-off game one of a three game home set against the Texas Rangers. Chris Sale has received the starting nod for the Braves tonight, while the Rangers will send out Andrew Heaney to start things out on the mound for them. David Fletcher will make his first start of the 2024 season at second base tonight for the Braves as he will also bat in the nine spot. Adam Duvall will get the start in Left and bat sixth...