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SI NBA Experts Make Their Conference Finals Picks

Who will advance to the NBA Finals? Our crew makes its predictions.

Sports Illustrated · May 16, 2023

LeBron James vs Nikola Jokic, "mismatch" comment and "new team" warning

LeBron James and the LA Lakers will take on Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Western Conference Finals with Game One taking place on Tuesday night

Daily Mirror · May 16, 2023

Lakers vs. Nuggets Game 1: Stream, lineups, injury reports and broadcast info

Here's all you need to know ahead of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the Lakers and Nuggets on Tuesday.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 16, 2023

Lakers-Nuggets, Heat-Celtics NBA conference finals feel like 2020 bubble

The 2023 NBA conference finals feature the last four teams we saw in the 2020 bubble. This version won’t mean more, but it’ll feel like it.

Sports Illustrated · May 15, 2023

NBA conference finals predictions: will Jokić halt LeBron’s title ambitions?

With the NBA’s final four set, let’s take a look at the matchups as the Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets battle for the title

The Guardian - US · May 15, 2023

Los Angeles Lakers complete remarkable turnaround with key factors behind NBA playoff success

LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers have overcome a woeful start to the season to put themselves within just four wins of an appearance in the NBA finals

Daily Mirror · May 13, 2023

Golden State Warriors make stark admission as rebuild looms for defending NBA champions

The Warriors might be about to split up their dynasty team after four NBA championships after being eliminated from the playoffs by LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in a thrilling series

Daily Mirror · May 13, 2023

LeBron, AD Make Expectations Very Clear About Lakers’ Unexpected Conference Finals Run

Los Angeles has gone from 2–10 to the precipice of the NBA Finals.

Sports Illustrated · May 13, 2023

The Era of Warriors Inevitability Is Over, But a New One Starts Now

Golden State’s dynastic run came to an end with a Game 6 loss to the Lakers, but don’t count out a rebound.

Sports Illustrated · May 13, 2023

LeBron James could be prepared to copy Michael Jordan with documentary filmed

LeBron James could get his own version of Michael Jordan's Last Dance with a camera crew reportedly charting the Los Angeles Lakers' remarkable season as they chase NBA glory

Daily Mirror · May 13, 2023