NBA Playoffs

NBA Playoff Picture: First-round bracket set

Updated NBA Playoff Picture: Pelicans clinch No. 8 seed in West

Updated NBA Playoff Picture: Chicago Bulls clinch No. 3 seed in East

NBA Playoff Picture: Updated Bracket, Raptors Move Into No. 3 Seed?

NBA Playoff Picture: Partial TV schedule, matchups released

Apr 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) shoots against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova (8) in the second half at TD Garden. The Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-78. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoff Picture: David Blatt is pretending the Celtics will be a tough matchup

Apr 4, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36), forward Kelly Olynyk (41, guard Evan Turner (11) celebrate with team mates after beating Toronto Raptors 117-116 in overtime at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoffs 2015: Celtics clinch No. 7 seed, will face Cavaliers in first round

Apr 10, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich (R) talks with forward Tim Duncan (21) during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. The Spurs defeated the Rockets 104-103. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

How would the NBA Playoffs unfold in a single elimination tournament?

Mar 24, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) and guard Manu Ginobili (20) and forward Tim Duncan (21) prepare to face the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Spurs 101-94. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

5 best potential playoff matchups in the loaded and unreal Western Conference

Dec 15, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates with Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) after a play during the second quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs beat the Hornets 97-88. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

1 reason every NBA Playoff contender can win the championship

May 31, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Detailed view of the NBA Western Conference championship trophy and San Antonio Spurs finals cap after the Spurs defeated the Thunder in game six of the Western Conference Finals of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. San Antonio won 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Sue Ogrocki-Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports

NBA’s Sweet Sixteen: How the NBA Playoffs would look under the Top 16 system

20 bold predictions for the second half of the NBA season

Mar 8, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Danny Granger (33) walks back down the court against the Atlanta Hawks during the third quarter at Staples Center. The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Atlanta Hawks 109-108. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Danny Granger agrees to two-year, $4.2 million deal with Miami Heat

Feb 18, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Luol Deng (9) during the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Cavaliers defeated the Sixers 114-85. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Luol Deng rumors: Miami Heat deal not expected

NBA players read mean tweets (Video)

Jun 12, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) reacts prior to game four of the 2014 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

The fault in Miami’s star, Dwyane Wade

Jun 15, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) speaks during a press conference next to the NBA Finals MVP trophy after game five of the 2014 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Why Kawhi Leonard is precisely what professional sports needs

Jun 15, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) huddles with the team prior to the game against the San Antonio Spurs in game five of the 2014 NBA Finals at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports

NBA championship betting odds 2015: Heat favored next year despite embarrassing end to season

NBA Finals: Is LeBron James crying on the bench? (Video)

Jun 15, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots against the Miami Heat in game five of the 2014 NBA Finals at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Heat at Spurs, NBA Finals 2014 final score: San Antonio wins NBA Championship with 104-87 win

Jun 12, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) is defended by San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) during the fourth quarter of game four of the 2014 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena. San Antonio defeated Miami 86-107. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Heat vs. Spurs live stream: Watch Game 5 of NBA Finals online

Jun 11, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers center Derek Stepan (21) swats the puck from off the goal line behind goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) during the third period in game four of the 2014 Stanley Cup Final against the Los Angeles Kings at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Bennett/Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports

Rangers vs. Kings live stream: Watch Game 5 of Stanley Cup online

Jun 12, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills (8) goes up for a shot while defended by Miami Heat forward Shane Battier (31) during the first quarter of game four of the 2014 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Spurs at Heat, NBA Finals 2014 final score: San Antonio pummels Miami 107-86, takes 3-1 lead

Jun 10, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) drives against San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) during the fourth quarter of game three of the 2014 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Spurs vs. Heat live stream: Watch Game 4 of NBA Finals online

Mar 6, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) watches from the bench during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Dear Internet, we cannot handle the Miami Heat

Jun 8, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) passes off the ball against San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) in game two of the 2014 NBA Finals at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Finals 2014, Spurs vs. Heat live stream: Watch Game 2 online

Jun 8, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) looks to pass against San Antonio Spurs forward Boris Diaw (33) in game two of the 2014 NBA Finals at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Finals 2014, Spurs vs. Heat, Game 3: live stream, start time, TV info and more

NBA Finals 2014, Spurs vs. Heat live stream: Watch Game 2 online