Sports Connections Hints: Jul 23, 2026
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Meta: Sports puzzle #956
Connections Sports #956 · 2026-07-23
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Group 1
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EASTERN CONFERENCE NBA TEAMS
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MAGIC
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EASTERN CONFERENCE NBA TEAMS
- MAGIC
- HAWKS
- PISTONS
- NETS
Group 2
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MINNESOTA TEAMS
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FROST
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MINNESOTA TEAMS
- FROST
- TIMBERWOLVES
- WILD
- TWINS
Group 3
Reveal category
SCOTTS
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ROLEN
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SCOTTS
- ROLEN
- VAN PELT
- NIEDERMAYER
- MCTOMINAY
Group 4
Reveal category
BOX _____
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SCORE
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BOX _____
- SCORE
- LACROSSE
- JUMP
- AND ONE
Reveal full answer
EASTERN CONFERENCE NBA TEAMS
- MAGIC
- HAWKS
- PISTONS
- NETS
MINNESOTA TEAMS
- FROST
- TIMBERWOLVES
- WILD
- TWINS
SCOTTS
- ROLEN
- VAN PELT
- NIEDERMAYER
- MCTOMINAY
BOX _____
- SCORE
- LACROSSE
- JUMP
- AND ONE
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