NBA Playoffs

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 5: As Boston Celtics Al Horford, left, was doing a post-game interview, teammate Jayson Tatum jumped in and called him, "Playoff Al" before running away. The Philadelphia 76ers host the Boston Celtics in Game Three of the Eastern Conference semifinals at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on May 5, 2018. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

5 takeaways from the Celtics shutting down the 76ers process

Jeremy Lambert
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5 things we learned from the Warriors decimating the Pelicans

In appreciation of Al Horford’s two-way brilliance in the NBA Playoffs

NBA Playoffs 2018: Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers Game 5 live stream: Watch online

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 8: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz and Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets go after the loose ball during Game Five of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 8, 2018 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Chris Paul carries the Rockets past the Jazz in Game 5: 3 takeaways

Jeremy Lambert
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NEW ORLEANS, LA - MAY 06: Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) looks to pass the ball against New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) during game 4 of the NBA Western Conference Semifinals at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA on May 06, 2018. (Photo by Stephen Lew/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NBA Playoffs 2018: Golden State Warriors vs. New Orleans Pelicans Game 5 live stream: Watch online

Jason Patt
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HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 5: Clint Cappella #15 of the Houston Rockets plays defense against Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz on November 5, 2017 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

Clint Capela outplaying Rudy Gobert is very bad for the Utah Jazz

Ti Windisch
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CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 7: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts to a call by officials as OG Anunoby #3 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during the first half of Game 4 of the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on May 7, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Cavaliers eliminate Raptors for third straight season

Ben Ladner
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CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 05: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers hits the game winning shot over the outstretched hand of OG Anunoby #3 of the Toronto Raptors to win Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals 105-103 during the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on May 5, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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)

5 things we learned from the Cavaliers erasing the Raptors

Jeremy Lambert
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 7: T.J. McConnell #12 high fives his teammates Ben Simmons #25 and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 5, 2018 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 2014 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

T.J. McConnell sparks 76ers over Celtics in Game 4: 3 takeaways

Matt Cianfrone
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - May 5: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semi Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 5, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

5 ways the 76ers can get back in the series

Rucker Haringey
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 5: As Boston Celtics Al Horford, left, was doing a post-game interview, teammate Jayson Tatum jumped in and called him, "Playoff Al" before running away. The Philadelphia 76ers host the Boston Celtics in Game Three of the Eastern Conference semifinals at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on May 5, 2018. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

NBA Playoffs 2018: Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers Game 4 live stream: Watch online

Jeremy Lambert
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT - MAY 6: Chris Paul #3 and James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets look on during the national anthem before the game against the Utah Jazz during Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 6, 2018 at the Vivint Smart Home Arena Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Chris Paul moves one step closer to the Conference Finals: 3 takeaways

Daniel Lewis
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NEW ORLEANS, LA - MAY 06: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors shoots against Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffsat the Smoothie King Center on May 6, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Warriors easily dispatch Pelicans in Game 4: 3 takeaways

Jeremy Lambert
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 23: Joe Ingles #2 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 23, 2018 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)

How does Joe Ingles keep getting wide open?

Ben Ladner
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NEW ORLEANS, LA - MAY 04: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors is fouled by Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of Game Three of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at the Smoothie King Center on May 4, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NBA Playoffs 2018: Golden State Warriors vs. New Orleans Pelicans Game 4 live stream: Watch online

Ben Ladner
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HOUSTON, TX - MAY 02: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets defends Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz in the second half during Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 2, 2018 in Houston, Texas. 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 Tim Warner/Getty Images)

NBA Playoffs 2018: Houston Rockets vs. Utah Jazz Game 4 live stream: Watch online

Jeremy Lambert
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CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 5: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on against the Toronto Raptors during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semi Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 5, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

LeBron is still the King and the Raptors are still doomed: 3 takeaways

Ian Levy
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - APRIL 25: Ricky Rubio

3 ways Ricky Rubio’s return could lift the Jazz

Rucker Haringey
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 5: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics runs on the court before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Three of Round Two of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 5, 2018 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Celtics legend Al Horford is too much for the 76ers: 3 takeaways

Ian Levy
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NEW ORLEANS, LA - MAY 04: Referee Eric Lewis #42 issues Rajon Rondo #9 of the New Orleans Pelicans a technical foul after an altercation with Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors during the second half of Game Three of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at the Smoothie King Center on May 4, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Green wants media to ‘tell the truth’ about Rajon Rondo

Rucker Haringey
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BOSTON, MA - MAY 3: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics looks on during Game Two of the Eastern Conference Second Round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden on May 3, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the 76ers 108-103. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Things to watch for in Celtics-76ers Game 3

Jared Dubin
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TORONTO, ON - MAY 03: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts in the second half of Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Toronto Raptors during the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre on May 3, 2018 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)

NBA Playoffs 2018: Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Game 3 live stream: Watch online

Jason Patt
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HOUSTON, TX - MAY 4: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game against the Utah Jazz during Game Three of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 4, 2018 at the Vivint Smart Home Arena Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Jazz catch an L(OL) from the Rockets in Game 3 beatdown: 3 takeaways

Ian Levy
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NEW ORLEANS, LA - MAY 4: Rajon Rondo #9 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on in Game Three of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Golden State Warriors during the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 4, 2018 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Pelicans dissect the Warriors in Game 3 blowout: 3 takeaways

Ian Levy
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 16: Allen Iverson looks on during the game between the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets on March 16, 2018 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

Allen Iverson is trying to give Ben Simmons answers

Rucker Haringey
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BOSTON, MA - MAY 3: Kevin Hart attends the game between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers during Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 3, 2018 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Kevin Hart played himself and the 76ers during Game 2

Jason Patt
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TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 3: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks with the media following Game Two of Round Two of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors on May 3, 2018 at the Air Canada Centre 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ron Turenne/NBAE via Getty Images)

LeBron James cares not for your culture reset, Toronto

Ti Windisch
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