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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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New Video Shows the Play That Kevin Durant Injured His Ankle on in Game 2 vs. Lakers

Durant will miss Game 3 in Houston due to a newly suffered left ankle sprain.

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Three Takeaways As Pistons Bounce Back With Game 2 Win Over Magic for First Home Playoff Win Since 2008

The top-seeded Pistons got a much-needed win after they dropped their first game against Orlando.

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The Obvious Rockets’ Offensive Fix Ime Udoka Doesn't Seem Interested in Making

The Rockets’ offense still needs to be fixed even with Kevin Durant back out there, but Ime Udoka doesn’t seem interested in the most obvious solution.

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LeBron James’s Face Became a Meme During Game 1. After Game 2, He Explained the Special Meaning Behind It.

LeBron James and Marcus Smart have formed a tight bond in just their first season as Lakers teammates.

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How Long Victor Wembanyama Could Be Out With Concussion Based on NBA Protocol, Past Cases

Victor Wembanyama could be back on Friday, but he might want to take his time recovering from his concussion.

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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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The Two Times LeBron James Made Kevin Durant Look Foolish in the Lakers’ Game 2 Win Over the Rockets

LeBron and the Lakers got a big Game 2 win over Durant and the Rockets on Tuesday night.

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Rockets’ Kevin Durant Gets Official Injury Designation for Game 2 at Lakers

Houston’s offense struggled in Game 1 without KD.

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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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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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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: 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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How to watch NBA Playoffs 2026: FREE live streams, TV schedule

All the ways to watch NBA Playoffs 2026 live streams online, as Jalen Brunson and Victor Wembanyama headline the Knicks vs Spurs NBA Finals series.

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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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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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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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As Lakers Prepare for Rockets Series, Luka Dončić's Status Remains a Mystery

The Los Angeles Lakers have no update on Luka Dončić's status as their first playoff game against the Rockets approaches.

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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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