NBA Playoffs

Jun 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; (Editors note: a tilt-shift lens was used to create this image) The Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates beating the Golden State Warriors in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoffs 2017: First round TV schedule

Dre Elder
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NBA Playoffs 2017: Boston Celtics clinch No. 1 seed in Eastern Conference

NBA Playoffs 2017: When do the 2017 NBA Finals start?

NBA Playoffs: Memphis Grizzlies clinch 7-seed, will face the Spurs in Round 1

May 30, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) lay on the ground after a play during the second quarter in game seven of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

NBA playoff Alexa skills expands sports-themed content for Fresh Digital Group

Derek Helling
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May 26, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives past Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) in the second quarter in game five of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

5 first round NBA playoff matchups we’re dying to see

Noah Torr
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Feb 23, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forwards DeMarcus Cousins (left) talks Anthony Davis before their game against the Houston Rockets at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

5 teams who need to make the 2017 NBA Playoffs

Noah Strackbein
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Mar 23, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace (37) against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeated the Lakers 119-107. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Metta World Peace isn’t weird anymore according to Metta World Peace

Chris Barnewall
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Oct 13, 2015, Shanghai, China; Members of the Charlotte Hornets react to dancing by center Frank Kaminsky (44) during fan appreciation night with the Los Angeles Clippers and the Charlotte Hornets at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center. Mandatory Credit: Danny La-USA Today Sports

Frank Kaminsky welcomes Charlotte Hornets fans and OH DEAR GOD WHY

Chris Barnewall
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May 23, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors center Bismack Biyombo (8) celebrates a basket with Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) during the fourth quarter in game four of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Air Canada Centre. The Toronto Raptors won 105-99. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Kyle Lowry almost cried when Bismack Biyombo left….welp

Chris Barnewall
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Apr 25, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) reacts in the closing minutes in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Blake Griffin and friends are unfriendly

Matt Rutkowski
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Dec 23, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward center Frank Kaminsky (44) reacts after being called for a foul during the second half of the game against the Boston Celtics at Time Warner Cable Arena. Celtics win 102-89. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Frank Kaminsky’s baths include lots of Skittles, and a fictional House-Elf

Dan Favale
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Feb 20, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Knicks defeated the Timberwolves 103-95. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Carmelo Anthony makes convenience store run in Olympics hat, embroidered robe

Dan Favale
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Mar 20, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks injured forward Chandler Parsons (25) during a timeout from the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Chandler Parsons roasts twitter user who burned his Mavericks jersey

Dan Favale
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Dec 12, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) guard George Hill (3) guard Rodney Stuckey (2) and forward Lavoy Allen (5) walk toward the bench during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 118-96. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Lavoy Allen is starting a GoFundMe for Paul George’s ankles

Matt Cianfrone
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Apr 3, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) dribbles in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Target Center. The Dallas Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 88-78. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Andrew Wiggins played HORSE vs. fans using half his body…and got owned

Dan Favale
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May 1, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh (right) embraces Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lin (left) after game seven of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 106-73. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

The Friendly Bounce Breakdounce – Chris Special

Matt Rutkowski
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Apr 8, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (13) reacts to a call during the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 112-99. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Marcin Gortat apparently hangs out with the giraffe that was named after him

Dan Favale
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Mar 18, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) dribbles the ball up the court during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 115-108. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

NBA tweets explained: DeMarcus Cousins really is a hot yoga buff

Dan Favale
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Dec 7, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Scratched San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan (R) dressed in plain clothes talks with head coach Gregg Popovich during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Gregg Popovich apparently wrestled Tim Duncan during 2000 free agency

Dan Favale
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May 30, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) dribbles the basketball against Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) during the fourth quarter in game seven of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 96-88. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Is Iguodala right that Thunder were the best team?

Elektra Kokinakis
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Nov 29, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk (41) runs down court during the second half of a basketball game against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Kelly Olynyk wore a purple(ish) tie dye shirt to Celtics’ Kevin Durant meeting

Dan Favale
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Apr 8, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan (21) defends against Denver Nuggets center Jusuf Nurkic (23) in the first quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Tim Duncan once paid for random dog’s surgery, may be best human ever

Dan Favale
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Jun 22, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving, forward LeBron James and guard J.R. Smith laugh during the Cleveland Cavaliers NBA championship celebration in downtown Cleveland. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Cavaliers fan in Utah threw his own victory parade

Hunter Cooke
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CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 10: LeBron James

NBA Finals: 5 reasons why Cavaliers-Warriors was best of all-time

JT Tomiyama
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June 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (5) speaks to media following the 93-89 victory against the Golden State Warriors in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

J.R. Smith Had a Shirt Once

Matt Rutkowski
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 19: LeBron James

NBA Finals roundtable: What happens now?

Staff
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June 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) speaks to media with his children Lebron James Jr. and Zhuri James present following the 93-89 victory against the Golden State Warriors in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

LeBron James answers critics on Instagram after NBA Finals win

Jack Crosby
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