NBA Playoffs

Apr 21, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; LA Clippers forward Paul Pierce (34) reacts in the final seconds of the game in front of Utah Jazz forward Joe Johnson (6) as they beat the Utah Jazz 111-106 in game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports

Jazz beat Clippers with a late run: 3 takeaways from Game 4

Connor Learn
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The Celtics even everything up: 3 takeaways

Rudy Gobert puts Marreese Speights on a poster

Bulls’ Robin Lopez with an unexpected assist

Apr 9, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) is interviewed after the game against the Denver Nuggets Pepsi Center. During the game Westbrook broke the single season record for most triple doubles in a single season. The Thunder won 106-105. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Russell Westbrook snaps at a reporter…again

Akash Anavarathan
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Apr 23, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; ;Houston Rockets center Nene Hilario (42) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) during the second quarter in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Rockets take 3-1 lead on Thunder: 3 takeaways from Game 4

Luke Norris
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Apr 16, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) dribbles the ball during the first quarter against the Houston Rockets in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Russell Westbrook hits 3-pointer from Tulsa

Akash Anavarathan
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Apr 7, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Steven Adams goes Peter Pan on this smooth jam (Video)

John Buhler
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Apr 23, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after making a free throw to clinch the win after making a free throw with one second to go against the Indiana Pacers in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Cleveland defeats Indiana 106-102. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoffs 2017: Cavaliers vs. Pacers: 3 takeaways from Game 4

Chazz Scogna
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Apr 23, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) is guarded by Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoffs 2017: Cavaliers advance, fans react on Twitter

Akash Anavarathan
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Apr 15, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) is helped off the court by teammate guard George Hill (3) and center Boris Diaw (33) after going down to an injury in the opening seconds in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the LA Clippers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Rudy Gobert injury update: Jazz center questionable for Game 4 vs. Clippers

Brad Berreman
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Mar 21, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Chicago Bulls guard Rajon Rondo (9) reacts after a play against the Toronto Raptors at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto defeated Chicago 122-120 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

NBA fines Rajon Rondo for trying to trip Jae Crowder

Ynal Al-Ouri
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Apr 21, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) is defended by Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) and guard Avery Bradley (0) during the first quarter in game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoffs 2017: Celtics vs. Bulls game 4 live stream

Noah Torr
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March 14, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the 76ers 106-104. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Steve Kerr has no timetable to return from unknown illness

Ynal Al-Ouri
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Apr 21, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the basket in front of Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the fourth quarter in game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoffs 2017: Rockets vs. Thunder Game 4 live stream: Watch online

Luke Norris
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Apr 20, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) brings the ball up court against Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) in game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Cleveland defeats Indiana 119-114. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoffs 2017: Cavaliers vs. Pacers Game 4 live stream: Watch online

Ian Levy
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Apr 22, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after the Warriors score on the Portland Trail Blazers in game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Warriors sprint away from Trail Blazers: 3 takeaways from Game 3

Dre Elder
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Apr 22, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) celebrates during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies defeated the San Antonio Spurs 110-108 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Marc Gasol hits game-winner in OT vs. Spurs: 3 takeaways from Game 4

Chance Collins
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Apr 22, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward David Lee (10) during the first half in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Marc Gasol hits game-winner in Memphis over San Antonio Spurs (Video)

John Buhler
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Apr 15, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) shoots the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Lamarcus Aldridge took it back to his younger days with this monster flush (Video)

Brad Washington
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Apr 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) greets guard Dennis Schroder (17, second from left), forward Mike Muscala (31) and guard Malcolm Delaney (5) as Howard returns to the bench in the third quarter of their game against the Washington Wizards of game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 116-98. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Dennis Schroder can’t handle Paul Millsap being called ‘a crybaby’ (Video)

John Buhler
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Mar 28, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (27) posts up against Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) during the fourth quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Jusuf Nurkic to start in Game 3 for the Portland Trail Blazers

Akash Anavarathan
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Apr 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) attempts a shot against Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) and forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) in the first quarter of game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks hammer Wizards, 116-98: 3 takeaways from Game 3

John Buhler
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Jan 22, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr smiles as he looks on against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr will not coach Game 3

Akash Anavarathan
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Apr 22, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) dunks during the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Raptors stifle the Bucks to tie up series: 3 takeaways from Game 4

Paul Centopani
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Apr 18, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) slaps hands with guard Matthew Dellavedova (8) after making a basket as Toronto Raptors guard Demar DeRozan (10) looks on in game two of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Bucks troll Raptors in dunk contest (Video)

David Austin Bumpus
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Mar 12, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) reacts after making a three point basket during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

NBA investigating incident between Patrick Beverley and fan

Akash Anavarathan
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April 16, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates in front of Portland Trail Blazers forward Maurice Harkless (4) during the third quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Trail Blazers 121-109. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoffs 2017: Warriors vs. Trail Blazers Game 3 live stream: Watch online

Dre Elder
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