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4 days ago | 
yardbarker.com | James Parker
The Oklahoma City Thunder responded with a vital win in Game 4 of their second-round matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. The low-scoring bout ended with a final score of 92-87. Both squads had a slow start to the matchup, but Denver’s offense struggled on a historic scale. The Nuggets managed to score just eight points in the opening frame, a nightmare quarter that haunted them for the rest of the game.
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5 days ago | 
yardbarker.com | James Parker
The Denver Nuggets defeated the Oklahoma Thunder 113-104 on Friday night in a fierce Game 3 that went to overtime. The match was a back-and-forth endeavor from the beginning, with the largest lead of the game belonging to OKC with just a nine-point lead in the first half. Despite a five-point deficit at halftime, the Nuggets’ defense rallied well and seized control of the game in the second half. Nikola Jokic missed a midrange shot in the final seconds to win, setting up overtime.
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5 days ago | 
yardbarker.com | James Parker
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Indiana Pacers 126-104 in a lopsided Game 3 matchup on Friday. Despite being on their home court, the Pacers offense simply didn’t produce at their usual level. The Cavs jumped out to a quick 11-0 lead, but the Pacers kept up the pace and managed to tie the game in the finals seconds of the opening quarter. After Indiana showed signs of life, the Cavs responded swiftly and sternly.
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6 days ago | 
yardbarker.com | James Parker
With their leader Stephen Curry on the sideline with a hamstring injury, the Golden State Warriors were already considered underdogs heading into Thursday night’s Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Curry’s absence proved to be a tremendous one as the Timberwolves controlled the entire game and secured a 117-93 victory. Minnesota hit the court with confidence and jumped out to a 13-0 lead, much to the delight of the electric Minnesota crowd.
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1 week ago | 
yardbarker.com | James Parker
During the Los Angeles Lakers’ first-round loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, LeBron James went down with a left knee MCL sprain after colliding with Wolves guard Donte DiVincenzo. During his latest episode of the Mind The Game podcast with Steve Nash, James explained that he wouldn’t have been able to continue had the series been longer.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | James Parker
Editor’s Note: Is anything ailing, torturing, or nagging at you? Are you beset by existential worries? Every Tuesday, James Parker tackles readers’ questions. Tell him about your lifelong or in-the-moment problems at [email protected]. Don’t want to miss a single column? Sign up to get “Dear James” in your inbox. Dear James,I’ve been married to the best guy for almost 14 years. He is an awesome dad to our wild boys, makes exceptional burgers, and is weirdly fun to watch TV with.
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1 week ago | 
yardbarker.com | James Parker
In the opening game of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Monday, the New York Knicks held on to secure a close victory over the Boston Celtics in overtime. Jayson Tatum had a strong first quarter for Boston as Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby kept the Knicks in the game. After a close first quarter, Tatum’s supporting staff came alive and helped the Celtics jump to a 16-point halftime lead. Foul trouble was an issue for both teams early, resulting in a long-range showdown of three-point shooting.
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1 week ago | 
yardbarker.com | James Parker
Following a historic 2024-25 NBA season, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson has been named the 2025 NBA Coach of the Year. After last season’s loss to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals, Cleveland hired Atkinson to replace former coach J.B. Bickerstaff. The turn-around was drastic and the Cavaliers went from 48-34 last season to 64-18 this campaign, the second best record in franchise history.
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1 week ago | 
mondaq.com | James Parker |Clare Eccles
Between 2015-2025 the NationalInfrastructure Commission (NIC) carried out an important functionin assessing the UK's long-term infrastructure needs, settingthe infrastructure agenda and providing independent advice to theGovernment. However, from 1 April 2025, the NICceased operating and was combined with the Infrastructure andProjects Authority (IPA) to form a new unit within HM Treasurycalled the National Infrastructure and Service TransformationAuthority (NISTA).
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2 weeks ago | 
theatlantic.com | James Parker
Editor’s Note: Is anything ailing, torturing, or nagging at you? Are you beset by existential worries? Every Tuesday, James Parker tackles readers’ questions. Tell him about your lifelong or in-the-moment problems at [email protected]. Don’t want to miss a single column? Sign up to get “Dear James” in your inbox. Dear James,Why, even when reading a book that I’m thoroughly enjoying, do I always seem to want to finish it? Dear Reader,This is a fascinating question.
