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NBA Playoffs

April 16, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) celebrates with guard Shaun Livingston (34) against the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth 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

Warriors pull away from Trail Blazers: 3 takeaways from Game 1

Dre Elder
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NBA Playoffs 2017: Isaiah Thomas leads Celtics onto court (Video)

Isaiah Thomas honors late sister with message on his shoes (Photo)

Draymond Green’s blocked shots deny Blazers’ upset bid (Video)

Mar 12, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) drives past Chicago Bulls guard Cameron Payne (22) during the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoffs: Will Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas play in Game 1 vs. Bulls?

Kareem Gantt
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Nov 4, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) reacts after a basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Wizards control Hawks in Game 1: 3 takeaways

John Buhler
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Apr 10, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Of course J.R. Smith agrees with Paul George about last second shots

Brad Washington
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February 15, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates with guard Stephen Curry (30) against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Kings 109-86. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Golden State Warriors will debut “Defend Our Ground” shirts for fans; possible shot at Cleveland?

Brad Washington
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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: No structural damage, but status still uncertain

Akash Anavarathan
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Apr 15, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) goes down to the floor after injuring his knee 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

Jazz steal Game 1 from the Clippers: 3 takeaways

Connor Learn
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Mar 26, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) dribbles the ball during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

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

Luke Norris
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Mar 22, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) shoots as Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (5) defends during the second half at Verizon Center. The Washington Wizards won 104 - 100. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

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

John Buhler
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Dec 1, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Joe Johnson (6) dribbles the ball during the second half against the Miami Heat at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Miami won 111-110. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Joe Johnson game-winner lifts Jazz over Clippers in Game 1 (Video)

Cody Williams
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Apr 15, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9) reacts after a shot against the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Spurs pound Grizzlies: 3 takeaways from Game 1 blowout

Chance Collins
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 18: DeAndre Jordan

No Rudy Gobert means the Clippers AKA Lob City are back

Akash Anavarathan
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Mar 27, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) reacts to a call during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz won 108-100. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Jazz’s Rudy Gobert has left knee sprain and will not return

Akash Anavarathan
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Apr 5, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Jonathon Simmons (17) reacts after three-point basket against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at AT&T Center. The Lakers won 102-95. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Spurs’ Jonathon Simmons plays volleyball off the glass

Akash Anavarathan
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Apr 15, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts after a play against Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (notpictured) in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Milwaukee defeated Toronto 97-83. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Bucks upset Raptors in Toronto to kick off series: 3 takeaways from Game 1

Paul Centopani
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Apr 15, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) gets congratulated as he comes off the court against the Toronto Raptors during the first half in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Giannis Antetokounmpo dominates DeMar DeRozan at the rim (Video)

John Buhler
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Apr 15, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) dribbles against Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) in the second quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Paul George on Game 1 ending: ‘I’ve got to get the last shot’

Brad Washington
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Mar 22, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) celebrates after a play against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo starts the playoffs in style

Akash Anavarathan
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Mar 17, 2017; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) dribbles the ball during the first quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

DeMar DeRozan botches this dunk attempt (Video)

John Buhler
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Apr 15, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) dribbles against Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) in the second quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Cavaliers survive late push from Pacers: 3 takeaways from their Game 1 win

Ian Levy
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Apr 2, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

LeBron James saves Game 1 with nasty two-handed dunk (Video)

Gerald Bourguet
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Apr 15, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dunks in the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

LeBron James has officially activated playoff mode

Gerald Bourguet
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Apr 15, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) and forward Kevin Love (0) react in the second quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

LeBron James rifles pass down low to Channing Frye for bucket (Video)

John Buhler
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Nov 2, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) passes against Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) in the third quarter at Toyota Center. Rocket won 110 to 105. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

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

Luke Norris
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Mar 12, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) drives past Chicago Bulls guard Cameron Payne (22) during the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

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

Noah Torr
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