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NBA Playoffs

Denver Nuggets v Los Angeles Clippers

The Whiteboard: Breaking down the NBA's most fascinating first-round series

Lior Lampert
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Warriors losing in Play-In could raise early alarm bells on Jimmy Butler trade

3 things about the Timberwolves that should scare the Lakers

Every Game 1 ticket price for the first round of the NBA Playoffs

Indiana Pacers v Denver Nuggets

Christian Braun likely won't win Most Improved, but he might hold the Nuggets future together

Brennan Sims
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic

NBA Power Rankings: Every Western Conference playoff team by their chance to beat the Thunder

Christopher Kline
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Fred VanVleet and Alperen Şengün

Ranking the best matchups for the Rockets among play-in teams

Criss Partee
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Houston Rockets v Golden State Warriors

Steve Kerr left Jonathan Kuminga in the dark about season-finale benching

Nicholas Chiarito
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Mar 19, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New York Knicks forward Karl-Anthony Towns (32) signs autographs for fans before a game against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Pistons steal idea from the 76ers to ensure their homecourt advantage against Knicks

Joseph Kallan
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May 28, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) speaks to Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during the fourth quarter during game four of the western conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

The Whiteboard: Nasty NBA Playoffs series, coaching carousel, and the Battle for Face of the NBA

Matt Moore
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New York Knicks v Detroit Pistons

Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks might have the most to gain — and lose — with postseason performance

Mike Phillips
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Miami Heat v Boston Celtics - Game Six

5 greatest Mic Drop moments in NBA playoff history

Wes Goldberg
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Apr 13, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) controls the ball against the LA Clippers during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

Jimmy Butler and 2 other trade deadline additions who will decide the NBA Playoffs

Joseph Kallan
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Orlando Magic v Atlanta Hawks

Hawks are ready to deploy their secret weapons heading into the Play-In Tournament

Bradley Rowland
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Apr 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA;  Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrates with Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

What is the easiest possible path for the Lakers to make the NBA Finals?

Joseph Kallan
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Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Lakers

A Lakers vs. Warriors first-round matchup would be the NBA's dream, and it's very likely

Scott Rogust
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Jan 25, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) defends against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Ranking the 3 best potential first-round NBA Playoffs matchups, including LeBron vs. Steph

Eamon Cassels
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Dec 28, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau (R) and Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) look on during a stoppage in play against the Washington Wizards in the third quarterat Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

The Knicks stars likely won't fail them in the playoffs, but their 3-point shooting might

Eamon Cassels
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Los Angeles Clippers v New Orleans Pelicans

A sleeping NBA championship giant in LA has awakened, and it’s not the Lakers

Lior Lampert
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LeBron James and Luka Dončić are heating up just in time for the playoffs

2 Lakers peaking at the perfect time, 1 who could be a playoff problem

Terrence Jordan
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New York Knicks v Detroit Pistons

The Knicks want to avoid the Pistons, and it's all because of Cade Cunningham

Wynston Wilcox
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Minnesota Timberwolves v Milwaukee Bucks

3 Milwaukee Bucks trying to find consistency in the past 10 games

DJ Dunson
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Apr 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA;  Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts while watching a tribute video before the game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

NBA playoff standings upon Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas heightens trade insanity

Joseph Kallan
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Apr 8, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) has a technical call against him during the second half of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Ref Show: Lakers fans call out blatant NBA hypocrisy after absurd Luka Dončić ejection

Alicia de Artola
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The Nuggets have knocked the Lakers out of the playoffs each of the past two years. Is this the year the Lakers get revenge?

The Nuggets aren't the only team the Lakers would love to see in the first round

Terrence Jordan
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Luka Dončić's 30-point performance against the Thunder's top-rated defense gives Lakers fans reason to believe that a run through the Western Conference is possible

3 reasons why the Lakers need another win against the Thunder on Tuesday

Terrence Jordan
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Milwaukee Bucks v Detroit Pistons - Emirates NBA Cup

Milwaukee Bucks tiebreaker scenarios for the NBA Playoffs: Seeding implications

DJ Dunson
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Atlanta Hawks v Milwaukee Bucks

2 teams heating up, 2 teams falling apart going into NBA Playoffs

Nicholas Chiarito
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