NBA Playoffs

May 2, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots the basketball against Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) during the first quarter in game one of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Warriors pull away from Jazz in Game 1: 3 takeaways

Akash Anavarathan
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Celtics outlast Wizards in Game 2 behind Thomas’ huge night: 3 takeaways

Jazz forward Derrick Favors questionable for Game 1 vs. Golden State

NBA Playoffs 2017: Celtics vs. Wizards Game 2 live stream: Watch online

Apr 10, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia (27) looks at Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) as he holds his eye after a play during the fourth quarter at Oracle Arena. The Jazz won 105-99. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoffs 2017: 5 keys to Warriors vs. Jazz matchup

Akash Anavarathan
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Apr 10, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) holds back Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) as b battle for the ball against Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) with Utah Jazz center Boris Diaw (33) during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Jazz won 105-99. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoffs 2017: Jazz vs. Warriors Game 1 live stream: Watch online

Chazz Scogna
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May 1, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon (10) drives to the basket as San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) defends during the second half in game one of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Rockets obliterate Spurs in Game 1, 126-99: 3 takeaways

John Buhler
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Apr 23, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Houston Rockets center Nene Hilario (42) reacts to a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth 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

Nene gets ejected for grabbing Dewayne Dedmon’s throat (Video)

John Buhler
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May 1, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) and forward LeBron James (23) celebrate a play in game one against the Toronto Raptors of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Cavaliers take Game 1 from Raptors: 3 takeaways

Chazz Scogna
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May 1, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket against Toronto Raptors forward DeMarre Carroll (5) during the first quarter in game one of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

LeBron James grabs a beer mid-game vs. Raptors (Video)

Charlie O'Connor Clarke
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January 8, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr (left) instructs forward Draymond Green (23) against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. The Warriors defeated the Kings 117-106. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Golden State Warriors don’t expect Steve Kerr to return to NBA Playoffs

Jack Crosby
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Apr 30, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center Marreese Speights (5) defends a shot by Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) in the second half of game seven of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoffs 2017: 5 things we learned from the Jazz beating the Clippers

Connor Learn
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Mar 6, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) is defended by Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) during the second half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoffs 2017: Spurs vs. Rockets Game 1 live stream: Watch online

John Buhler
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Nov 15, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) shoots as Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) and forward Patrick Patterson (54) defend during the second quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoffs 2017: Cavaliers vs. Raptors Game 1 live stream: Watch online

Dre Elder
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Dec 5, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) looks to make a pass as Toronto Raptors forward DeMarre Carroll (5) defends in the first half at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoffs 2017: 5 keys to Cavaliers vs. Raptors matchup

Connor Learn
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Mar 6, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) is defended by Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) during the second half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoffs 2017: 5 keys to Spurs vs. Rockets matchup

Akash Anavarathan
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April 25, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) defends against Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) during the second half in game five of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoffs 2017: Conference Semifinals TV schedule

Noah Torr
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Apr 30, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) sets a screen on Los Angeles Clippers guard Raymond Felton (2) as Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) drives to the basket in the second period of game seven of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoffs 2017: Utah Jazz advance, fans react on Twitter

Connor Learn
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Apr 12, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) and guard Chris Paul (3) react during a NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings at Staples Center. The Clippers defeated the Kings 115-95. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Free Agency 2017: 5 reasons the Los Angeles Clippers need to blow it up

John Buhler
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Apr 28, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) is fouled by LA Clippers guard Jamal Crawford (11) while shooting the ball during the fourth quarter in game six of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jazz finish off the Clippers in Game 7: 3 takeaways

Connor Learn
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April 18, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) dunks to score a basket against the Utah Jazz during the second half in game two of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

DeAndre Jordan throws down jam on Jazz (Video)

Ynal Al-Ouri
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Apr 30, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) reacts during the second half of the Boston Celtics 123-111 win over the Washington Wizards in game one of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Celtics roar back to take Game 1 from Wizards: 3 takeaways

Dre Elder
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Apr 28, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles (2) dribbles the ball against LA Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) during the fourth quarter in game six of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoffs 2017: Clippers vs. Jazz Game 7 live stream: Watch online

Connor Learn
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Apr 23, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) reacts against the Chicago Bulls during the second half in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Isaiah Thomas gets a tooth knocked out then hits back-to-back 3-pointers

Ian Levy
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Mar 20, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) shoots a lay up past Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoffs 2017: Celtics vs. Wizards Game 1 live stream: Watch online

Dre Elder
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Jan 11, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal (3) is guarded by Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas (4) during the fourth quarter at TD Garden. The Boston Celtics won 117-108. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoffs 2017: 5 keys to Wizards vs. Celtics matchup

Chazz Scogna
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Apr 28, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) celebrates a basket as goes by Chicago Bulls guard Isaiah Canaan (0) during the second half in game six of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at United Center. The Celtics defeated the Bulls. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoffs 2017: 5 things we learned from Celtics beating the Bulls

Noah Torr
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Apr 28, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) celebrates a play in the closing minutes of their game against the Atlanta Hawks in game six of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoffs 2017: 5 things we learned from Wizards beating Hawks

John Buhler
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