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NBA Playoff Power Rankings: How the Final Eight Teams Stack Up Entering Second Round

After a wild first round of games, here is how the eight remaining NBA playoff teams compare ahead of the conference semifinals.

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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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Celtics vs. 76ers Game 7 History: Who Holds the Edge in the Most Common Game 7 Matchup in the NBA?

The Celtics look to avoid a collapse against the 76ers in Boston on Saturday night. History says they should have the edge.

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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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Rockets Offseason Preview: Could Kevin Durant Get a New Co-Star to Aid Title Push?

A look at an interesting offseason ahead for the Houston Rockets after their first-round exit at the hands of the Lakers.

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Rockets Season Grades: Judging Houston’s Year After Disappointing First-Round Exit to Lakers

This season was an interesting one for the Rockets. Pegged as a top-tier title contender after swapping Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green for Kevin Durant, things w

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New York Knicks Beat Atlanta Hawks By 51 As Fight Leads To Ejections In Game 6

The New York Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 140-89, setting NBA records for halftime lead and winning margin, advancing to the next playoff round.

International Business Times UK

You Won’t Believe What the Nuggets Did that Gave the Timberwolves Extra Motivation

The Timberwolves didn’t like how often he Nuggets were winning during the regular season.

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SI:AM | Another Nail in LIV Golf’s Coffin

The upstart tour’s future is a lot murkier after it acknowledged the loss of Saudi Arabia’s financial backing.

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LeBron James Had a Very Blunt Answer When Asked After Game 5 Loss If Rockets Are the Better Team

LeBron James didn’t want to even answer this question after the Lakers’ Game 5 loss.

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Lakers Face History: LeBron James Warns Of 'Hard' Task After Second Rockets Loss

The Los Angeles Lakers face a critical challenge after losing Game 5 to the Houston Rockets, narrowing their series lead. LeBron James emphasises the need for offensive adjustments.

International Business Times UK

Lakers Let 3–0 Lead Slip Away As Rockets Seize Momentum of First-Round Playoff Series

Los Angeles had a chance to close out the game and advance to the next round, but cold shooting and turnovers let Houston’s young core take control.

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NBA Playoffs: Rockets Down Lakers, Cade Cunningham Saves Pistons

The Rockets beat the Lakers to avoid elimination, Cade Cunningham saved the Pistons with a record performance, and the balanced Cavaliers took a 3-2 lead over the Raptors.

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Why LeBron James Doesn’t Want to Be Like Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony When He Retires

The 41-year-old already has a plan in place for when he eventually retires.

The Guardian - US

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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With Kevin Durant’s Game 5 Status Official, These Three Rockets Will Need to Step Up Again to Stay Alive vs. Lakers

With the Rockets’ season on the brink, who must step up to survive Game 5 against the Lakers without Kevin Durant?

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The Early 2020s Memphis Grizzlies Are Mostly Enjoying These NBA Playoffs

The Magic beat the Pistons 94-88 in Game 4 of their first round series and now Orlando is on the cusp of a historic upset. So why are basketball fans thinking a

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Austin Reaves ‘Optimistic’ to Return to Lakers’ Lineup in Wednesday’s Game 5

The Lakers currently lead the series vs. Houston 3–1.

International Business Times UK

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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Lakers Upset With Ridiculous Ejections, While Rockets Admit Calls Were ‘Soft’

The Rockets staved off elimination on Sunday night with a 115-96 win over the Lakers in Game 4 of their Western Conference first round series.

International Business Times UK

NBA Playoffs Update: LeBron James Takes The Blame Following Lakers' Brutal Game 4 Loss To Rockets

The Lakers lost to the Rockets in Game 4 due to turnovers and controversial ejections. LeBron James took responsibility, while the Rockets capitalized on the Lakers' mistakes.

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SI:CYMI | Your 2026 NFL Draft Wrap-Up

Plus, these LeBron James highlights are unbelievable.

International Business Times UK

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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