Knicks flipped switch to neutralize Hawk’s strategy that was a growing problem

It was as if a switch had flipped coming out of halftime in Game 1, as the Knicks neutralized a Hawks strategy that was hurting them more than anything else. Most on-ball screens involve a smaller ball handler and bigger center or forward to try to create an opening or force a switch and create a mismatch. But the Hawks utilized a less common version during the Knicks’ 113-102 win to open their Eastern Conference first-round series Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. Atlanta frequently ran small-small actions — a guard screening for another guard — and it gave the…

Dem Rep. Hillary Scholten fought to conceal divorce docs because they would hurt election chances, cause ‘irreparable reputational harm’

WASHINGTON — Michigan Rep. Hillary Scholten fought to seal the court docs about her divorce — as her lawyer admitted that they could hurt her election chances and cause “irreparable reputational harm.” Earlier this month, Scholten (D-Mich.), 44, publicly revealed that her husband of 20 years, Jesse Holcomb, “suddenly left…

Trump sending border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota amid unrest

President Trump has announced that he is dispatching “border czar” Tom Homan to Minnesota as unrest continues following a second deadly ICE-involved shooting this month. “[Homan] has not been involved in that area, but knows and likes many of the people there,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Tom is tough…

Canon 18×50 IS UD all-weather binoculars review

Why you can trust Live Science Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best ones for you. Find out more about how we test. There are two things we recommend looking for when eyeing up your next pair of the best…

The invisible skin struggle women face as they transition into mid-life

Menopause may be best known for hot flashes and mood swings, but it can also come with many other less talked-about symptoms, including skin changes. Studies have shown that a majority of women report skin problems as they age — in particular, one they might not have experienced since their teen…

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