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NBA Playoff Takeaways: Lakers Lock Up Kevin Durant; 76ers, Trail Blazers Pull Off Huge Road Upsets

Portland and Philadelphia evened their series at 1–1, but Houston couldn’t do the same in a tough outing in Los Angeles.

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Chris Mannix’s NBA Awards Ballot: Ranking the Difficulty of Each Vote

The Defensive Player of the Year vote was the easiest by far, but Rookie of the Year was an agonizing decision.

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Four NBA Stars Who Must Bounce Back After Terrible Game 1 Performances

A look at the players who will need to play a lot better to save their teams from an 0–2 first-round hole.

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Ranking Each First Round NBA Playoff Series by Watchability After Game 1

With eight Game 1s in the books over the weekend, let’s check in on which of these series are worth watching.

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NBA Playoffs: Winners And Losers From the First Weekend of Games

A look back at the first weekend of playoff hoops as the higher seeded teams held serve across Game 1s. For the most part, at least.

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NBA Playoffs: Takeaways As Magic Upset Pistons, Victor Wembanyama Shines in Playoff Debut

Live scores, updates and takeaways from Sunday’s NBA playoff games.

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NBA Playoffs: Lakers Steal Game 1 as Rockets Offense Collapses Without Kevin Durant

Despite forcing turnovers and dominating the glass, Houston’s cold shooting without Durant gives shorthanded L.A. just enough of an opening for postseason life.

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NBA Playoffs: Takeaways After LeBron James Lifts Lakers to Game 1 Win, Knicks Make Statement Against Hawks

Takeaways from each Game 1 on Saturday that officially kicked off the NBA playoffs.

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NBA Playoff Power Ranking: Where Every Team Stands Heading Into the First Round

There are 16 teams left to battle for the championship—how do they stack up against each other?

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Top Five Players We Want to See Win Their First NBA Championship

As the NBA’s young stars take over, some seasoned veterans are still on the hunt for their first Larry O’Brien trophy.

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No Kon Knueppel or Cooper Flagg, but These Five Rookies Could Impact the NBA Playoffs

A look across the NBA playoff field at teams who have rookie players contributing to their success.

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Grading the Hornets’ Season After Ugly Play-In Tournament Exit Against Magic

Does a blowout loss to the Magic in the play-in diminish the most successful Hornets season in years?

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Luka Dončić, Anthony Edwards, Kevin Durant Lead NBA Playoff Injury Reports Ahead of Saturday Slate

A few stars dot the injury report for Saturday’s opening slate of NBA games.

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Three Bold Predictions for Rockets-Lakers As Kevin Durant, LeBron James Clash in First Round

With Luka Dončić still on the shelf, LeBron James has to keep the Lakers competitive against Kevin Durant and the Rockets in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

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SI:AM | The Steph Curry Show Is Still One of the Best in Town

With a generation of stars set to age out of the NBA in the coming years, Stephen Curry and the Warriors reminded us all what the glory days felt like.

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Here Are the NBA’s 2025–26 Iron Men. How Do They Compare to Years Past?

How many NBA players suited up for all 82 games this year, and how does that stack up in recent NBA history?

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Kevin Durant Has the Postseason Edge on LeBron James, But Historically the Lakers Own the Rockets

Kevin Durant is 2–1 against LeBron James in the NBA Finals, but the Lakers have won four straight postseason series against the Rockets.

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The NBA Is About to Lose a Generation of Rivalries—Here’s How the Next Generation Can Replace Them

LeBron James and Stephen Curry have defined a generation of basketball with huge games against each other. Which rivalries will define the next generation?

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NBA Championship Power Rankings: Why These Six Teams Have the Best Shot at Winning a Title

Breaking down the six teams left standing in the final edition of SI’s NBA championship power rankings.

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How Jayson Tatum’s Terrific Play After Return From Achilles Injuries Stacks Up Across NBA History

Jayson Tatum’s play since returning from his Achilles injury has been remarkable. How do his numbers compare to stars who have returned from similar injuries in the past?

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NBA Championship Power Rankings: Knicks’ Status As True Contender in Question Amid Losing Streak

Breaking down the Knicks’ shaky status as a true contender in this week’s NBA championship power rankings.

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NBL Championship Scandal: Andrew Bogut in Hot Water as Kings Co-Owner Accused of Body Shaming Adelaide 36ers Boss

The Adelaide 36ers have lodged a formal complaint against Sydney Kings co-owner Andrew Bogut, accusing him of body-shaming their team owner during the NBL championship series.

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Jaden Ivey Anti-Gay Comment Sparks Backlash: What Did He Say About Pride Month That Led to Bulls Release?

Chicago Bulls waive Jaden Ivey after anti-gay comments about Pride Month sparked backlash and controversy on social media.

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10 Photos of Darius Acuff Jr.: March Madness Star Turns Heads With Historic Shoe Deal

Arkansas freshman Darius Acuff Jr. becomes the first NCAA men's basketball player to secure a signature shoe deal with Reebok, following standout performances in the 2026 NCAA March Madness tournament.

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Luka Doncic Compares World Cup Stars to NBA Equivalents—And Nails It

The 27-year-old once again proved his ball knowledge goes beyond the NBA court.

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