Darius Garland will miss second straight game

The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Hello, Arch Manning. We had four more huge playoff games last night across the NBA and NHL. Let’s start with the best one: The Dubs’ gritty dub Jimmy Butler was back for the Warriors, and it’s not hyperbole to say Golden State couldn’t win this series without him. He scored...

A player showcased impressive effort in the game, notably making a crucial block on Fred VanVleet (FVV) and contributing essential points following a disappointing performance from Steph Curry. The post also includes a note about an autocorrect error that changed the name Brandin. For further details, a link to the game box score on ESPN is provided. Full Article

In Game 4 of the Western Conference First Round, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets 109-106 at Chase Center, taking a 3-1 series lead. The Warriors were led by Brandin Podziemski with 26 points, while Alperen Sengun scored 31 points for the Rockets. Houston struggled with free-throw efficiency at 61.3%, whereas Golden State excelled, hitting 90.9% of their free throws, contributing to their narrow victory. Full Article

Jimmy Butler returned from injury to lead the Warriors to a 3-1 series lead, showcasing an impressive performance. In contrast, the Miami Heat faced significant setbacks, suffering two humiliating home losses, prompting speculation about a roster overhaul. The narrative surrounding Butler, often painted negatively in the media, may reveal deeper issues related to team leadership and management, particularly regarding Pat Riley's influence and its impact on player relations, as Butler and Coach Spo have long...

Darius Garland was sidelined during the Cleveland Cavaliers' sweep of the Miami Heat due to a sprained big toe, missing both Game 3 and the series. The Cavaliers secured a dominant victory over the Heat with a score of 138-83, achieving a remarkable 122-point differential in the series, which set a new playoff record. The Cavs are now set to face the winner of the Pacers-Bucks series in the next round. Full Article