NBA Playoffs

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 08: Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat looks on against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Capital One Arena on March 08, 2020 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

NBA Playoffs 2020: How do you beat the Miami Heat?

NBA Playoffs 2020: How do you beat the Los Angeles Lakers?

NBA Playoffs 2020: How do you beat the Philadelphia 76ers?

NBA Playoffs 2020: How do you beat the Oklahoma City Thunder?

Nikola Jokic, #15, Denver Nuggets, (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

NBA Playoffs 2020: How do you beat the Denver Nuggets?

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NBA Playoffs 2020: How do you beat the Toronto Raptors?

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NBA Playoffs 2020: How do you beat the Milwaukee Bucks?

LeBron James, #23, Los Angeles Lakers, (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Somehow the Lakers are headed to Orlando as the title favorites

Zion Williamson, #1, New Orleans Pelicans, (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

NBA Playoffs 2020: How does the play-in structure work?

Nikola Jokic, #15, Denver Nuggets, (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

NBA Playoffs 2020: 5 reasons the Denver Nuggets can win it all

The Rockets will be a tough out in the Playoffs. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

NBA Playoffs 2020: 5 reasons the Houston Rockets can win it all

Kawhi Leonard, #2, Los Angeles Clippers, (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

NBA Playoffs 2020: 5 reasons the Los Angeles Clippers can win it all

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 01: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks to the media before Game 1 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 1, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

The Step Back Roundtable: Format options for the 2020 NBA Playoffs

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 06: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers waits for a free throw during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on February 06, 2020 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

5 lingering injuries that could impact the NBA playoffs

PHOENIX, AZ - DECEMBER 9: Frank Kaminsky #8 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves on December 09, 2019 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)

Who deserves a playoff spot most: Kings, Suns or Timberwolves?

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Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard holds the NBA in his hands

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 13: Quinn Cook #4 and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors embrace late in the game against the Toronto Raptors during Game Six of the 2019 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 13, 2019 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

How will the Golden State Warriors be remembered?

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 13: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors shoots a free throw against the Toronto Raptors during Game Six of the 2019 NBA Finals on June 13, 2019 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Klay Thompson suffers torn ACL in Warriors’ Game 6 loss

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 13: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors celebrates after winning the 2019 NBA Championship against the Golden State Warriors during Game Six of the NBA Finals on June 13, 2019 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Finals: Raptors’ gamble pays off with a championship

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 13: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors during Game Six of the NBA Finals on June 13, 2019 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Finals: The vindication of Kyle Lowry

TORONTO, ON - JUNE 13: Toronto Raptors fans Subi Mahan cheers with his sons Kayan Mahan, on shoulders, and Kishan Mahan as fans gather to watch Game Six of the NBA Finals outside of Scotiabank Arena on June 13, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)

Twitter reacts to Toronto Raptors winning first championship

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 13: Kawhi Leonard #2 high-fives Nick Nurse of the Toronto Raptors during trophy ceremony after the game during Game Six of the NBA Finals on June 13, 2019 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Finals 2019: Kawhi Leonard named Finals MVP

TORONTO, ONTARIO - JUNE 10: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after sustaining an injury during the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors during Game Five of the 2019 NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena on June 10, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Kevin Durant’s injury is a tragic vindication

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Kevin Durant’s Achilles injury changes everything

TORONTO, CANADA - JUNE 10: The Toronto Raptors huddle up prior to a game against the Golden State Warriors before Game Five of the NBA Finals on June 10, 2019 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Even in crushing Game 5 loss, Raptors show resilience

TORONTO, CANADA - JUNE 10: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to a play during Game Five of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors on June 10, 2019 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Golden State stays alive with Pyrrhic Game 5 victory

TORONTO, ONTARIO - JUNE 10: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors reacts as Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors is carried off the court in the first half during Game Five of the 2019 NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena on June 10, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Kevin Durant suffers an Achilles’ injury in Game 5 of the NBA Finals

TORONTO, ONTARIO - JUNE 10: Draymond Green #23 and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrate their teams 106-105 win over the Toronto Raptors in Game Five of the 2019 NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena on June 10, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

The best moments and reactions from Game 5 of NBA Finals