NBA Playoffs

BOSTON, MA - MAY 13: JR Smith #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts from the bench late in the fourth quarter in his teams loss to the Boston Celtics in Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 13, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-83. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

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Cavaliers get their mojo back in Game 3 blowout of the Celtics: 3 takeaways

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Marcus Smart embodies the Celtics’ grit

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 16: Eric Gordon #10 of the Houston Rockets shoots against Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter of Game Two of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 16, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Rockets bounce back with dominant Game 2 win over Warriors: 3 takeaways

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 24: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors talks with the media following Game Five of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs on April 24, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Draymond Green’s mom: ‘The Hampton 5 is getting humped!’

BOSTON, MA - MAY 15: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics is held back after getting into an altercation with JR Smith #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers (not pictured) in the second half during Game Two of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 15, 2018 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. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Marcus Smart calls out J.R. Smith after Game 2

BOSTON, MA - MAY 13: Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics is defended by LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter in Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 13, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-83. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

The next generation is not afraid of LeBron James

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 14: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball against the Houston Rockets during Game One of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 14, 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)

NBA Playoffs 2018: Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors Game 2 live stream: Watch online

BOSTON, MA - MAY 15: Jaylen Brown #7, Marcus Smart #36, and Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 15, 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)

Cavaliers start hot, Celtics close out strong in Game 2: 3 takeaways

MIAMI, FL - MAY 24: (L-R) Kyle Korver #26, Carlos Boozer #5, Derrick Rose #1, Luol Deng #9 and Joakim Noah #13 of the Chicago Bulls talk on court against the Miami Heat in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2011 NBA Playoffs on May 24, 2011 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. The Heat won 101-93 in overtime. 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 Marc Serota/Getty Images)

Ranking the 5 best Eastern Conference teams LeBron James has destroyed

BOSTON, MA - MAY 13: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers is defended by Marcus Morris #13 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter in Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 13, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

The Celtics have the depth to defend LeBron James in ways the Pacers, Raptors couldn’t

BOSTON, MA - MAY 13: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter in Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 13, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-83. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

5 things the Cavaliers needs to do to even their series with the Celtics

BOSTON, MA - MAY 13: Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James passes the ball as Boston Celtics Marcus Morris defends as James drives in the lane during third quarter action. The Boston Celtics hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game One of their NBA Eastern Conference Final Playoff series at TD Garden in Boston on May 13, 2018. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

NBA Playoffs 2018: Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Game 2 live stream: Watch online

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 14: Draymond Green #23 and Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors exchange a high five during Game One of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 14, 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)

Warriors control second half to beat Rockets in Game 1: 3 takeaways

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)

Draymond Green couldn’t wait to get his first technical of the Western Conference Finals

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 14: Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors speaks to the media prior to Game One against the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 14, 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Steve Kerr is already getting jokes off about legalized gambling

BOSTON, MA - MAY 13: Boston Celtics Terry Rozier III, (12) Marcus Morris (13) and Jayson Tatum (0) celebrate after Rozier III hit a shot that made the score 96-68, and forced the Cavaliers to call a fourth quarter timeout. Cleveland's LeBron James is in the backGround at far right. The Boston Celtics hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game One of their NBA Eastern Conference Final Playoff series at TD Garden in Boston on May 13, 2018. (Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Celtics shut down LeBron and the Cavaliers in Game 1: 3 takeaways

HOUSTON, TX - JANUARY 20: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors on January 20, 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 Nathaniel Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

The 10 biggest questions for the Rockets-Warriors matchup

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - MAY 4: Chris Paul #3 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)

Could this be the year Chris Paul finally gets his?

BOSTON, MA - MAY 13: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers is defended by Marcus Morris #13 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter in Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 13, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Marcus Morris shows he really is a LeBron James stopper

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 11: Lebron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers is guarded by Terry Rozier #12 of teh Boston Celtics in the second half during a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on February 11, 2018 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. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

NBA Playoffs 2018: Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Game 1 live stream: Watch online

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Sideline to playoff time: Kevon Looney and Quinn Cook are making a difference for the Warriors

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 11: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the game against the Boston Celtics on February 11, 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

The 10 biggest questions for the Celtics-Cavaliers matchup

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 26: DeMar DeRozan

Trade ideas to excise the bad juju from the Raptors

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 11: Lebron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket during a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on February 11, 2018 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. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

NBA Playoffs 2018: 5 keys to Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers matchup

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 6: Kevin Love

Cavaliers open as favorites over the higher-seeded Celtics

BOSTON - APRIL 5: Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) is defended by Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) during the first quarter. The Boston Celtics host the Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden in Boston on Apr. 5, 2017. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

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