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Five Burning Questions for the NBA Playoffs’ Second Round

With contenders reshuffled, stars banged up and old beef taking center stage, the conference semifinals present a wide-open path.

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Broken bodies everywhere: are injuries about to be declared winners of the NBA playoffs?

A host of stars have gone down with injuries this postseason. For as long as the league resists change, its players will pay the price

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Winners and Losers From the First Round of the NBA Playoffs

With just eight teams left standing, a look back at one of the best first rounds in recent memory.

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At 41, LeBron James is turning back the clock and taking the Lakers on a storybook playoff run

The veteran star’s days as the No 1 option once appeared behind him. Against the favored Rockets, he put Father Time on the ropes and his team on his back

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Luka Dončić and the manosphere: why the scrutiny of his body never ends

The Lakers star can dominate a game, but still be judged for what his physique supposedly reveals about him

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Why Kon Knueppel Should've Won Rookie of the Year Over Former Duke Teammate Cooper Flagg

A look at Kon Knueppel's case for the NBA Rookie of the Year award over his former teammate and this year's winner Cooper Flagg.

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Austin Reaves Injury Update: Is The NBA Star Playing In Game 5 Against The Rockets?

Austin Reaves' potential return for Game 5 could strengthen the Lakers' lineup against the Rockets, as they aim to close out the series.

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Is Austin Reaves Playing Tonight? Lakers Game 4 Decision vs Rockets Raises Recovery Timeline Questions

Austin Reaves ruled out for Lakers vs Rockets Game 4 in NBA playoffs due to oblique strain. Lakers lead series 3-0, prioritizing Reaves' full recovery.

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NBA Playoffs Burning Questions: Are the Magic Now the Favorites to Advance vs. Pistons?

In this edition of burning questions, we take a look at each first-round series to see where things stand at the halfway point of the first round in the NBA playoffs.

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Two LeBron James Moments From Lakers’ OT Win vs. Rockets Will Live on for a Long, Long Time

LeBron James provided two memorable moments as he steered the Lakers to a thrilling overtime win to take a 3–0 series lead on the Rockets.

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Victor Wembanyama, Kevin Durant Lead NBA Playoff Injury Reports Ahead of Friday’s Action

Some big names are dotting the injury reports for Friday’s NBA playoff games, while some unexpected news has caught the league’s attention. While Luka Dončić i

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SI:AM | LeBron James Turns Back the Clock to Carry Shorthanded Lakers to 2–0 Lead

Los Angeles has control of its series against the Rockets, even with two key players missing.

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LeBron James, in the Greatest NBA Career Ever, Isn’t Done Yet

At 41 years old and in his 23rd season, the superstar is still defining greatness while carrying the Lakers through the postseason.

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Picking Prime Video Over ‘Inside the NBA’ Is All About Personal Preference

Do you want your NBA studio show to lean on X’s and O’s or entertainment?

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LeBron James is 41. And he’s somehow still carrying his team in the playoffs

The Lakers star would have been expecting to play a supporting role as he burrows into his 40s. But injuries means he has assumed a familiar role

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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: 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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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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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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Five NBA Playoffs Burning Questions: Knicks’ Title Chances, LeBron James’s Leadership

Plus, is it too soon for San Antonio to break through, how far can Jayson Tatum take the Celtics after returning from injury and if the Pistons are built for the postseason.

The Guardian - US

NBA playoff predictions 2026: the winner, key players and dark horses

Will a Thunder repeat end an NBA-record run of seven different champions in seven years? Our writers make their picks ahead of Saturday’s postseason tip-off

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Cooper Flagg Only Needed One Year to Prove That the Mavs Had Landed Another Superstar

Dallas Mavericks forward and No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg had a brilliant rookie season that ended up being historic. Here's a full breakdown of his first NBA campaign.

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NBA Finally Decides Whether Luka Dončić, Cade Cunningham Are Eligible for MVP, Other League Awards

Both Dončić and Cunningham had pushed back on the league's 65-game rule.

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