April 14, 2019

Small plane crashes into street of Long Island suburb

Three people survived a small plane crash into a suburban Long Island street Sunday evening, according to Federal Aviation Administration officials and cops. The Cessna 172 crashed on Clarendon Drive...

It is time to start treating the Islanders for what they are

PITTSBURGH — Just a ho-hum Sunday afternoon, the Islanders strolling around the visiting locker room, having postgame snacks, chatting about the Masters. No celebration, no blaring music, no big grins...

Jacob deGrom is officially slumping as Braves pound Mets again

ATLANTA — In case Jacob deGrom needs a refresher course on the topic, a “slump” is a stretch in which a player underperforms. Maybe two straight games isn’t a terrific...

How to identify the best Game 1 loser in NBA playoffs to bet

Now that all NBA first-round playoff series have finished their openers, many bettors are thinking about one thing: The zig zag! There are many variations of what’s called “the zig-zag...

State Assemblyman targeted school principal who sued him for defamation

Two Bronx lawmakers derided an assistant principal at a Riverdale public school and pressured the de Blasio administration to do something about the educator, who had sued one of the...

NY's Oversight Committee head calls for halt on voting machines

The chair of the City Council’s Oversight and Investigations Committee is calling for a halt to the Board of Elections’ plan to use machines supplied by a company with a...

Trump's re-election campaign raised over $30M in first quarter

President Trump's re-election campaign reportedly raised more than $30 million during the first three months of 2019 — giving him a major head start over his Democratic competitors. Trump's top...

Another Masters miss has Rickie Fowler feeling more confident

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rickie Fowler, who finished tied for ninth at the Masters on Sunday after being the runner-up last year, continues to knock on the door as he tries...

Disney will proceed with RSN bids despite Big3 drama

Disney is still considering spinning out its RSNs to shareholders as it prepares to move forward and take final bids for the 21 sports networks on Monday, The Post has...

Bernie Sanders is cool with capitalism for himself, but no one else

Bernie Sanders likes to tub-thump about “the millionaires and the billionaires” — but oops, it turns out he is one of them now. Last week, the Vermont socialist and presidential...

LSU reinstates coach after 'clarifications' of secret recording

BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU has decided to reinstate recently suspended basketball coach Will Wade, athletic director Joe Alleva announced Sunday night. The move came two days after a Wade...

Man says woman took Rolex, spent thousands while he slept

Cops are looking for a raven-haired Rolex thief who allegedly fleeced a 60-year-old man while he was asleep inside his Manhattan hotel room. The victim claims to have woken up...

Don't let activists and lawyers weaponize police-discipline records

With the Legislature now done with the budget — and mostly through with the complaining rampant among younger members looking to explain and excuse their minor role in a process...

Giants questions Eli Manning may have tough time answering

There is nothing unusual about Eli Manning holding a media session or speaking on a conference call the first day the Giants open their offseason program. That the 38-year old...

'Game of Thrones' reveal: Why Cersei's Golden Company is important

In the first episode of “Game of Thrones” Season 8, Cersei gets a shiny new army. Spoilers below for the Season 8 premiere. At the end of Season 7, almost...

How 'Game of Thrones' just set up Arya killing the Night King

In the first episode of “Game of Thrones” Season 8, Arya Stark (Maisie Williams) gets an intriguing set up that has ramifications for the rest of the series. Spoilers ahead...

'Game of Thrones' shocking secret revealed: What it means

Fans have been waiting for nearly 10 years — and it finally happened: The biggest family secret on "Game of Thrones" has been revealed in the Season 8 premiere. Ned...

'Game of Thrones' recap: premiere offers major reveal, little carnage

‘Game of Thrones” fans, always on morgue alert, can relax for one week.

NY Assembly's shameful snub of fallen-soldiers' kids

What does the Assembly have against the US military? The Legislature has set aside $27 million for tuition assistance for children of undocumented immigrants in the new state budget, yet...

Devasting Southern storms kill at least 6 people

Violent storms continued to tear across the South on Sunday, unleashing tornadoes and floodwaters that have killed at least six people, including three children.

Reality TV star goes to trial for secretly recording sex tape to silence witness

Former reality TV gumshoe Vincent Parco is about to star in another sordid courtroom drama — but this time as the defendant. Parco, whose show about his family’s private-investigations business...

Just call him Mayor 'Not-My-Fault' de Blasio

"Mistakes happen” was Mayor Bill de Blasio’s answer about the management failure that has crippled parts of the city’s wireless network for over a week. It’s just his darn luck,...

We need a better way to deal with the madness on NYC streets

You walk by the greatest shame of our society every day, as do we: the thousands of madmen and women who live on the streets of America’s greatest city. An...

'Could barely walk': What Tiger Woods' low was like before Masters high

AUGUSTA, Ga. — The grill room inside the Augusta National clubhouse was standing-room-only Sunday afternoon. Everyone’s attention was dialed in on two television sets in separate corners of the room,...

De Blasio's latest sleazy deal for well-connected landlords

Just when you think Mayor Bill de Blasio’s sleaze can’t get sleazier, it does. His latest real estate scandal involves the city’s purchase of substandard housing from politically connected slumlords...

Tiger Woods turned his biggest rivals into wide-eyed fans

AUGUSTA, Ga. — The fans, in a state of euphoria, were still chanting Tiger Woods’ name in the aftermath of his Masters victory Sunday when Zach Johnson, the 2007 Masters...

'Game of Thrones' premiere teased on '60 Minutes'

"Game of Thrones" fans got treated to a sneak preview of the season 8 premiere on Sunday night — with the Northerners getting their first introduction to Daenerys Targaryen's dragons...

White Sox immediately take advantage of Yankees' third catcher

Gary Sanchez is on the injured list with a left calf strain and Austin Romine sat for a second straight day Sunday. Manager Aaron Boone said Romine was “banged up’’...

Inside a father and daughter's perilous search for asylum

Jairo Anael Avila Cabreras, 29, is a typical example of the roughly 1,000 Central American migrants who pour into this small border city every day — triggering what the mayor...

Will the real Joe Biden please stand up? -- and other commentary

From the left: Will the Real Joe Biden Please Stand Up? Bill Scher at Politico wonders which Joe Biden will run for president: the “bold progressive, equally at home with...

The creative Mets trade that would turn Jason Vargas into Dallas Keuchel

ATLANTA — Let’s keep the Jacob deGrom alert at the non-worrisome DEFCON 5 for now. Common sense dictated that the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner couldn’t duplicate his...

Aaron Hicks speaks — without a timetable in sight

Aaron Hicks finally made it back to Yankee Stadium on Sunday, but not for the reasons the Yankees would have liked. The center fielder was in town mostly to take...

This is only the start of Tiger Woods' next era and mission

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Next. It’s time to restart the Tiger Woods-Jack Nicklaus countdown. Woods’ Masters victory Sunday at Augusta National was his 15th career major championship victory, inching him one...

Gov. Cuomo wants cap raised so more charter schools can open

Gov. Cuomo on Sunday urged the Legislature to back a new law that would raise the cap to allow more charter schools to open in New York City before the...

Pelosi rips AOC, says her posse in Congress is 'like five people'

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi just sent some more shade to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Pelosi talks going toe-to-toe with Trump on '60 Minutes'

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, describing a tense meeting in the Oval Office with Trump last year over the border wall and an impending government shutdown, said she can give as...

Former governor pardoned at least 2 people without hearings

AUGUSTA, Maine — The former governor of Maine pardoned two people in his last days in office without going through the traditional process of consulting the clemency board and holding...

The Mets' options that are keeping Jason Vargas in the rotation

ATLANTA — Jason Vargas might be on his seventh or eighth life with the Mets, but team officials made it abundantly clear Sunday the struggling pitcher still hasn’t exhausted No....

Aaron Boone is ignoring the crisis Yankees are now facing

This is how the Yankees will go into the first meeting of the year against the Red Sox Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium. In a downward spiral. They are losers...

Fordham student dies after fall from campus tower

The Fordham University coed who plummeted 40 feet from the campus’s landmark clock tower Sunday morning has died, according to school officials. “It is with great sadness that I report...

The key to Masahiro Tanaka's game has disappeared

As much as any pitch, the split-finger fastball has keyed Masahiro Tanaka’s success as a Yankee. It’s his out pitch, the pitch he goes to when a big strikeout is...

Surf 'n' turf rides a new wave in Chelsea

Traditional surf ’n’ turf is getting an Asian twist. A new concept eatery, Steak 'N Lobster, opens this month from restaurateur Don Fellner and sushi chef Masato Okamoto, at 129...

The beautiful moment Tiger Woods' kids didn't know they would have

AUGUSTA, Ga. — They may never really understand all that their father has been through in recent years. How the most popular athlete on the planet had suffered a stunning...

Islanders could be saying bye to Coliseum and Penguins

PITTSBURGH — The Islanders could have played their last playoff game this season at the Coliseum. With a 4-1 win over the Penguins in Game 3 of their first-round series...

Coast Guard rescues 23 people marooned in the Gulf of Mexico

NEW ORLEANS  — The US Coast Guard said it worked with a cruise ship to rescue 23 people adrift for days in the Gulf of Mexico. The Coast Guard issued...

Hundreds celebrate with egg creams as Coney Island opens for the season

I scream, you scream, we all scream for egg cream! Hundreds of people flocked to Coney Island on Sunday as Luna Park opened for the season with the traditional breaking-of-the-egg-cream...

Robert Kraft appears publicly, as Boston fans show how they really feel

A tale of redemption, of stars overcoming setbacks and basking in the glory. On a day that will forever be known for Tiger Woods' moment, Robert Kraft submitted a bizarre...

Behind the scenes of Sydney Monfries' harrowing rescue after Fordham tower plunge

The Fordham University coed who plunged from a campus clock tower Sunday couldn't initially be rescued because the structure was so narrow, forcing first-responders to use a basket — while...

Can my employer withhold pay for honest mistakes on timecards?

Our employer sent out an e-mail saying that if we make inputting errors on our timecards, we won’t be paid. Is this legal? Well, it depends on the error. It...

Measles has killed over 1K people in Madagascar, most victims children

Measles has killed more than 1,200 people in Madagascar since September, according to a report on Sunday.

The real loser of Tiger Woods' incredible Masters win: Vegas

LAS VEGAS -- A historic Masters victory by Tiger Woods on Sunday was popular with almost everyone but bookmakers. William Hill took an $85,000 wager on Woods at 14/1, and...

Nancy Pelosi asks Capitol Hill security to guard Ilhan Omar after Trump tweet

WASHINGTON - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has asked security officials on Capitol Hill to safeguard Rep. Ilhan Omar, along with the Muslim congresswoman’s family and staff, in the aftermath of...

Star Wars live-action series 'The Mandalorian' unveiled with exclusive teaser

Sci-fi fanatics at the annual "Star Wars" Celebration convention were treated Sunday to an exclusive sneak peek at “The Mandalorian,” the beloved franchise’s first live-action TV series, according to reports.

Was Saquon Barkley Tiger Woods' good-luck charm? Squint hard at this picture

Saquon Barkley scored a "W" on Sunday, even though his cleats didn't touch the field. As Tiger Woods earned his fifth Masters title in Augusta, Georgia, the golfer's longtime caddie,...

Yankees lose another game and series with one terrible inning

So much for the Yankees easy early schedule. These days, there are no soft opponents in The Bronx. With Sunday’s 5-2 loss to the White Sox on Sunday, the Yankees...

Nadler: Stephen Miller may testify over controversial immigration policy

House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler said Sunday that senior White House aide Stephen Miller may have to testify before Congress on the administration’s immigration policies, including releasing migrants in sanctuary...

Mets trying something else to solve Jason Vargas disaster

The Mets are tinkering with Jason Vargas, but not doing anything drastic. A day after the veteran starting pitcher's rock bottom in his year-plus tenure with the team, the Mets...

How Tiger Woods hit rock-bottom — and rose from the ashes

Tiger Woods' sensational victory in the Masters Tournament on Sunday cemented a comeback from scandals involving a string of mistresses, a trip to sex-addiction rehab and an arrest for driving...

Why the Rockets will win series over Jazz

In a rematch from last year’s postseason, the Jazz will meet the Rockets looking to avenge a 4-1 series loss in the Western Conference semifinals. However, a lingering injury to...

Pete Buttigieg is officially running for president

WASHINGTON - Mayor Pete has made it official. “My name is Pete Buttigieg. They call me ‘Mayor Pete.’ I am a proud son of South Bend, Ind. And I am...

Former city councilman arrested for threatening tenant

A former city councilman tried to strong-arm tenants who run a hookah lounge in a Brooklyn building he owns — and now he’s facing charges, cops said Sunday. Kendall Stewart,...

Young Texas brothers killed in violent storms identified

These are the tragic Texas brothers killed in tornadoes ripping across the South. Jace Creel, 3, and Dilynn Creel, 8, were identified on social media as the young boys crushed...

Cops hunt for creep who threw urine on MTA workers

Police are looking for a man who threw urine on two female MTA workers, officials said Sunday. The man, who was believed to be in his 20s, punched an on-duty...

Tiger Woods kisses girlfriend after epic Masters win

Woods' comeback appears to be in full swing.

Julian Assange's lawyer: Poop-smearing story is total crap

Julian Assange's lawyer says the WikiLeaks founder definitely didn't smear poop on the walls of the Ecuadorian embassy in London during his seven-year stint there. Lawyer Jennifer Robinson on Sunday...

Tiger Woods becomes the one person who can unite Trump, Obama

The one thing America can, as one, rally behind: a comeback story. And Tiger Woods' tale might top all challengers. The back surgeries, the infidelities, the mug shot became afterthoughts...

Kirsten Gillibrand has raised just $3M for 2020 run

WASHINGTON - Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand raised just $3 million toward her quest for the presidency - the smallest amount of any US senator running. Gillibrand’s communications director Meredith Kelly tweeted...

Islanders insist they're not looking ahead as Penguins fade away

PITTSBURGH — Of course the Islanders aren’t looking ahead. But boy, how can they not a little bit when the second round is only one win away? With a decisive...

Fordham University student who fell from bell tower identified

A Fordham University coed set to graduate in May tripped and fell 40 feet climbing a campus bell tower to snap pictures of the skyline Sunday and is now clinging...

Tiger Woods' wait is over after heart-stopping final Masters round

The comeback is complete. Tiger Woods has his fifth Masters title. The 43-year-old Woods shot a 2-under 70 for one-stroke victory Sunday and his 15th major championship. But it was...

Trump congratulates Tiger Woods on Masters win

President Trump, the country's golfer-in-chief, toasted Tiger Woods for his victory at the Masters Tournament - his first major win since 2008. "Congratulations to @TigerWoods., a truly Great Champion!," the...

Democrats rush to Omar's defense after Trump slams 9/11 comments

WASHINGTON - Now that President Trump has come out against Rep. Ilhan Omar's controversial comments about the 9/11 terror attacks, more Democrats on Sunday piled on to condemn the president....

Caroline Wozniacki gushes over 'best crew' at star-studded bachelorette party

Caroline Wozniacki kept her bachelorette party rolling all the way through the weekend.

Watch Julian Assange fumble with a skateboard inside Ecuadorian embassy

Julian Assange can't hack a simple skateboard roll. Security footage obtained by El Pais shows the 47-year-old WikiLeaks founder stumbling around on a board inside the Ecuadorian embassy in London...

James Paxton: Astros stole signs, 'knew what was coming'

It wasn’t an excuse. James Paxton took responsibility for the poor outing. But it at least gave some insight into what went wrong in his last start, an eight-hit, five-run,...

Fire at iconic Manhattan church forces Palm Sunday Mass outside

Firefighters battled a blaze in The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in Morningside Heights Sunday morning, authorities said. The fire started in a storage unit in the basement...

This photo got Julian Assange kicked out of Ecuadorian embassy

The Ecuadorian president reportedly decided to kick the WikiLeaks founder out of his country's embassy in London after getting wind of the plot to blackmail him with the documents.

Biggest clue yet: Russell Wilson 'wants' New York

He's already on the Yankees. How about the Giants? There are a million hurdles, the biggest being the Seahawks ever letting Russell Wilson slip away. But according to a former...

Democrats slam Trump over sanctuary cities threat

Democrats slammed President Trump on Sunday for threatening to release illegal immigrants in sanctuary cities to retaliate against political foes, accusing him of employing migrants as "pawns" and of overstepping...

Huckabee Sanders blames Democrats for Trump's sanctuary cities threat

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders blamed Democrats for President Trump's threat to release illegal immigrants in sanctuary cities and defended the proposal by saying it would ease the...

The two front-runners emerging for Lakers' coaching job

The Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday received permission to discuss their opening for head coach with Philadelphia 76ers assistant Monty Williams, according to multiple reports. The Lakers reportedly are focusing...

Citi Bike shuts down e-bike fleet over brake issues

Braking news: Citi Bike on Sunday yanked their electric pedal-assist rides from service across the five boroughs due to rider complaints of over-responsive brakes. “We recently received a small number...

It took one Nets game for Ben Simmons to turn on 76ers fans

76ers fans turned on their young star, who then turned on those fans. In front of their home crowd Saturday in Game 1 against the Nets, Ben Simmons and the...

Man sues parents for throwing away his $29K porn collection

He's got no shame. A Michigan man is suing his parents for $86,000 for allegedly throwing out his massive porn collection, according to a report. The family feud began in...

It's time for the City Council to stop playing thought police

When it comes to tolerating dissent or even unapproved wave-making, the New York City Council is starting to look a bit like the old Soviet Politburo. The latest: Councilman Ben...

State lawmakers are looking to make the housing market worse

Not satisfied with all the destruction that rent regulation has rained on the city’s housing market, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie now wants to expand it statewide. This may just be...

Huckabee Sanders: Congress isn't smart enough to go through Trump's tax returns

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders claimed President Trump's tax returns might be too taxing for members of Congress. "Frankly I don’t think Congress - particularly not this group...

Tiger Woods on the prowl as Masters leader cracks

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- That's the crack Tiger Woods was waiting for. Steady Francesco Molinari, who had gone 49 straight holes without a setback before bogeying No. 7, hit it into...

Why Mets' pitching should make bettors proceed with caution

It became a hot topic very quickly in baseball betting circles. Beginning Opening Day, home run rates skyrocketed from 2018 levels back to the very high “juiced ball” numbers of...

Kamala Harris reveals 15 years of tax returns

Sen. Kamala Harris, a Democratic presidential hopeful, released 15 years of her tax returns on Sunday, the latest candidate make their taxes public, according to a report. Harris' returns, covering...

Why Thunder will beat the Trail Blazers

Last year, both Portland and Oklahoma City suffered first-round upsets. The Trail Blazers stunningly were swept by Anthony Davis and the Pelicans. The Thunder lost to upstart rookie Donovan Mitchell...

3 killed after small plane collides with helicopter in Nepal

Three people were killed and four others injured when a small passenger plane collided with a parked helicopter in Nepal Sunday. The Twin Otter plane had been getting ready to...

Giuliani thinks Barr will release 'vast majority' of Mueller report

Rudy Giuliani, the personal attorney for President Trump, said he believes Attorney General William Barr will release the lion's share of special counsel Robert Mueller's nearly 400 page report on...

Celtics are ripe for an upset in Game 1

It’s tough to bet underdogs to win opening-round series in the NBA playoffs because there’s often a wide disparity in talent, and the best-of-seven format means the cream usually rises...

'SNL' takes aim at celebrity jailbirds

"Saturday Night Live" poked fun at the recent series of headline-grabbing celebrity arrests with a cold open sketch.

Fordham student falls from campus bell tower while snapping photos: cops

A 22-year-old student fell Sunday morning while climbing a bell tower at Fordham University with friends to snap pictures of the skyline, according to authorities. The woman, whose name was...

Burglars pepper-spray superintendent who tried to stop them: cops

A 47-year-old superintendent was pepper sprayed Friday when he tried to stop a pair of burglars from making off with boxes of commercial garbage bags, police said. The burglars walked...

Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp go down for users

The social media behemoth Facebook and its two other digital properties, Instagram and WhatsApp, went down Sunday morning, reports say. Facebook's website was inaccessible starting at around 6:30 a.m., according...

Why Rays are the pick in Toronto

Incoming! Be careful what you wish for because you might get it. Sanctuary city Mayor de Blasio said he’s ready to welcome thousands of illegal immigrants while providing free health...

Personal relationships with co-workers have benefits – and pitfalls

Ask pastry chef Ron Paprocki if he has a problem with his boss, and he’ll say yes, without batting an eye. This, even though the man who determines the size...

13-year-old killed as tornadoes ravage the South

At least five people have been killed as violent storms sweep the South, spawning a slew of tornadoes, according to reports. An overnight twister in Monroe County Miss., claimed the...

Hundreds evacuated after WWII-era bomb found in Germany

BERLIN — Some 600 people were evacuated from their homes in the old city of Frankfurt so specialists could remove a World War II-era bomb that was discovered in the...

Large, flightless bird attacks and kills man in Florida

A large, flightless bird native to Australia and New Guinea killed its Florida owner when it attacked him after he fell, authorities said Saturday. The Alachua County Fire Rescue Department...

Yankees bullpen lived up to the hype — for one day

This was the Yankees’ bullpen as advertised. The relief corps that drew preseason acclaim for having the potential to be one of the best ever had not started the season...

NFL Draft: The Giants could look to snag a cornerback on Day 2

It is one of those truths that arise at this time every year: The reminder the Giants have not taken a linebacker in the first round since 1984 (Carl Banks...

Giancarlo Stanton not sure when he'll return to Yankees lineup

Giancarlo Stanton said his rehab from the left biceps strain that has sidelined him since April 1 is “on track,’’ but he doesn’t know when he’ll be able to return....

Callaway on why he was ejected: I was defending Jason Vargas

ATLANTA — Mickey Callaway was recused from watching most of the Mets’ misery in person Saturday night. After removing Jason Vargas from the game with one out in the first...

NFL Draft: Jets could make a run at cornerback Greedy Williams

Cornerback is one of the Jets’ biggest needs. At the moment, Darryl Roberts is penciled in as the starter opposite Trumaine Johnson. Though the Jets won’t be selecting a cornerback...

Start the Mets' Jason Vargas and Dallas Keuchel clocks right now

ATLANTA — Step 1: Designate Jason Vargas for assignment. This party — a party for masochists, I grant you — is over. Step 3: Sign Dallas Keuchel. How long it...

Donations pour in for boy thrown from Mall of America balcony

A GoFundMe campaign had raised $320,000 by early Sunday for the 5-year-old boy who suffered life-threatening injuries when a deranged stranger flung him off a third-floor balcony at the Mall...

Mickelson knows he'll have to go crazy-low to have any chance

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Phil Mickelson failed to make the kind of volatile move up the leaderboard he had hoped for Saturday, shooting a 2-under 70 to stand at 6-under for...

The Augusta National 'marker' no PGA Tour pro wants to face

AUGUSTA, Ga. — There’s a unique circumstance that takes place every once in a while at the Masters. After the 36-hole cut has been made, setting up for twosomes in...

Trump boasts of 'absolute legal right' to transfer illegal immigrants to sanctuary cities

The US has the “absolute legal right” to take illegal immigrants to Sanctuary Cities, President Trump tweeted Saturday night. The tweet, which began with the words “Just out,” was sent...

Ranking top five linebackers, cornerbacks and safeties in draft

The Post’s Paul Schwartz ranks the top five linebackers, cornerbacks and safeties in the upcoming NFL Draft on April 25-27. An * next to a players name means he is...

How Penguins aim to free Sidney Crosby for Game 3 vs. Islanders

PITTSBURGH — If the Penguins want to get Sidney Crosby free from the Islanders’ shackles — specifically defensemen Adam Pelech and Ryan Pulock — then it could come with Pittsburgh...

Woman wins $110.6 million malpractice suit against St. Barnabas hospital

A Bronx woman has won a $110.6 million jury verdict in a lawsuit against a Bronx hospital and four of its doctors. It may be the largest malpractice award ever...

The moment Tony Finau realized he could win the Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tony Finau had an epiphany at the Ryder Cup last fall. It was a moment that perhaps has led him to where he will be Sunday morning...

Nets' bench was a game-changer

PHILADELPHIA — If the Nets' Achilles’ heel is size, the Sixers' is sporadic shooting and a shaky bench. And in Saturday’s first-round playoff Game 1 -- a 111-102 Brooklyn victory...