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Leonard (2) is on a mission to get another NBA title.

Clippers Appear to Finally Have the Right Title-Pursuing Puzzle Pieces

Going up 2–1 against Denver doesn’t guarantee L.A. will get far in the playoffs, but signs of a potential franchise breakthrough are there.

Chris Mannix
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Leonard (2) is on a mission to get another NBA title.

Clippers Appear to Finally Have the Right Title-Pursuing Puzzle Pieces

Going up 2–1 against Denver doesn’t guarantee L.A. will get far in the playoffs, but signs of a potential franchise breakthrough are there.

Chris Mannix
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Nikola Jokic reacts to the Nuggets blowout loss on the bench.

Frustrated Nikola Jokic Caught Yelling on the Bench During Blowout Loss to Clippers

Nikola Jokic’s frustration boiled over on the bench on Thursday night.

Stephen Douglas
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Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam is a great prop target on Friday night.

Peter’s Points: NBA Best Bets Today (Predictions, Prop Bets for Celtics-Magic, Pacers-Bucks, Pascal Siakam)

Sports Illustrated's Peter Dewey breaks down his favorite bets for the NBA playoff action on Friday, April 25.

Peter Dewey
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and forward Chet Holmgren helped their team storm back from 29 points down to beat the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 3 of their first round NBA playoff series.

Thunder Make Playoff History With Huge Comeback to Beat Grizzlies

Oklahoma City stormed back from down 29 points to beat Memphis in Game 3 of their playoff series.

Ryan Phillips
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HEADLINES

Suns guard Dan Majerle defends Bulls guard Michael Jordan during Game 1 of the NBA Finals in 1993 in Phoenix.

Most Points in an NBA Playoff Game (Individual & Team Totals)

Nate Cunningham
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Knicks-Pistons Game 3 featured a very strange ending.

Tom Thibodeau on Knicks-Pistons Game 3 Ending: ‘That Should Never Happen'

Stephen Douglas
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Karl-Anthony Towns was all smiles after the Knicks' Game 3 win.

Karl-Anthony Towns Had Hilarious Reaction to Clock Malfunction at End of Knicks' Win

Blake Silverman
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Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) warms up before the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center.

Warriors Get Mixed Jimmy Butler Injury Update Ahead of Game 3 vs. Rockets

Kristen Wong
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The LA Clippers 'Wall' has been a home for the organization's most passionate fans

Clippers Have Bizarre Fan Mask Distraction Planned for Nuggets Free-Throws

Josh Wilson
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Isaiah Stewart didn’t do anything this time.

TNT Made Sure to Locate Isaiah Stewart in Street Clothes During Knicks-Pistons Scuffle

Stephen Douglas
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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after a play during the second quarter during game two of the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center.

Steph Curry Got Brutally Honest on Warriors’ Game Plan After Jimmy Butler Injury

Kristen Wong
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Mobley blocked over 100 shots in the 2024-25 regular season.

Evan Mobley Named 2024–25 NBA Defensive Player of the Year

Josh Wilson
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Butler directs teammates before a play.

Jimmy Butler's Agent Sent Cryptic Text to NBA Insider About His Injury Status

Tim Capurso
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Mitchell is key to the Cavaliers’ title pursuit.

NBA Playoffs: One Thing We’ve Learned About Every Team in First Round

Liam McKeone
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Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) battle for a loose ball in the first half during game two of the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center.

Steph Curry’s Funny Line on Jalen Green Reveals No Bad Blood Between Warriors, Rockets

Kristen Wong
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Kerr reacts during a game.

Steve Kerr Addresses Amen Thompson Dirty Play Claims After Jimmy Butler Injury

Tim Capurso
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Amen Thompson collided with Jimmy Butler which led to the Warriors star leaving the game with an injuy.

Amen Thompson’s Previous Dirty Moves Resurface After Jimmy Butler Injury

Andy Nesbitt
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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry walks off the court after the game against the Houston Rockets.

Stephen Curry Didn’t Know How to Answer Reporter’s Batman Question After Game 2 Loss

Ryan Phillips
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Luke Doncic and the Lakers are tied up 1-1 with the Timberwolves in their playoff series.

Luka Doncic Trade Discourse Reaches Highest Levels of American and Italian Government

Stephen Douglas
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FEATURED

Doncic (77) had another 30-point night in the Lakers’ Game 2 win.

Full Throttle Luka Doncic Is Exactly What the Lakers Need

Chris Mannix
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Curry put up 31 points in Golden State's 95–85 win over Houston in Game 1.

SI:AM | Vintage Stephen Curry Performance Leads Warriors Over Rockets

Dan Gartland
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Dort and Holmgren will be key to the Thunder’s championship chase.

NBA Championship Power Rankings: Thunder Roll Into Postseason As Favorites

Liam McKeone
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Gilgeous-Alexander is the front-runner for MVP.

NBA Awards Ballot: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Nikola Jokic for MVP, Plus All Other Picks

Chris Mannix
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Amen Thompson

Amen Thompson Primed to Soar As Houston Launches NBA Title Chase

Chris Mannix
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Butler and Curry are healthy entering the NBA playoffs and have a favorable first-round matchup.

NBA Playoffs Upset Watch: Four Low Seeds Who Could Defy the Odds

Liam McKeone
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Williams goes up for a shot against the Rockets.

Jalen Williams Isn’t Backing Down in Thunder’s Pursuit of an NBA Title

Chris Mannix
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Tatum and Brown look for a rebound against Mavericks guard Klay Thompson.

Five Trends That Could Decide 2025 NBA Playoffs

Liam McKeone
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Mobley drives to the basket against Clippers guard Kris Dunn in March.

Evan Mobley Has the Magic Touch for East Top Seed Cavaliers

Chris Mannix
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How the Lakers Surged Into Title Contention One Move at a Time

Chris Mannix
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Cunningham will make his postseason debut this season as the Pistons clinched their first berth since 2019.

Cade Cunningham and the NBA Playoff Debuts We Can’t Wait to See

Liam McKeone
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James (23) is one of the foremost postseason performers of this generation.

NBA Playoff Risers: LeBron James Highlights Players Who Meet the Moment

Liam McKeone
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Flagg is locked into the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA draft.

2025 NBA Mock Draft: How the First Round Projects After NCAA Tournament

Chris Mannix
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Gilgeous-Alexander (center) put up 42 points against the Lakers on Tuesday.

After Lakers Rout, Thunder Rediscover Their Fight Just in Time for Playoffs

Chris Mannix
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James and the Lakers are rolling as the postseason nears.

Lakers Have Quickly Morphed Into a Genuine Title Contender

Chris Mannix
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FanNation
Apr 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and guard Austin Reaves (15) during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

What Lakers' Jeanie Buss was unwilling to give to Mavericks for Luka Doncic

Austin Veazey
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Apr 24, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) shoots on New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) in the second half during game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Ex-NBA Enforcer Pinpoints Reason For Quick Detroit Pistons Resurgence

Shandel Richardson
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