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Bennedict Mathurin (00) was one of several players Indiana threw at Jalen Brunson during Game 1.

Pacers Can’t Let Jalen Brunson Go Off Again

Lost in the mayhem of a Game 1 Pacers win, the Knicks star scored a playoff-high 43 points as Indiana sent seven players to try to stop him.

Chris Mannix
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Bennedict Mathurin (00) was one of several players Indiana threw at Jalen Brunson during Game 1.

Pacers Can’t Let Jalen Brunson Go Off Again

Lost in the mayhem of a Game 1 Pacers win, the Knicks star scored a playoff-high 43 points as Indiana sent seven players to try to stop him.

Chris Mannix
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Gilgeous-Alexander did a double take when he saw a man sitting next to his wife, then realized it was former teammate Chris Paul.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Didn't Initially Recognize Chris Paul Sitting Next to His Wife

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did a double take when he saw a man sitting next to his wife at the Thunder game, then realized it was former teammate Chris Paul.

Tim Capurso
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Antetokounmpo has not publicly demanded a trade from the Bucks, but is reportedly open-minded about it.

Examining NFL, NBA CBA Differences Through Giannis Antetokounmpo and Trey Hendrickson

The common refrain that the NBPA negotiated a labor deal that favors players and the NFLPA’s deal favors team owners is not exactly true.

Michael Rosenberg
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McDaniels was assessed a flagrant 1 for his fourth quarter shove of SGA.

Timberwolves Player Had Simple Reason for Shoving Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Jaden McDaniels had a simple reason for shoving Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, a move that earned him a flagrant 1 foul, during the Timberwolves' loss vs. the Thunder.

Tim Capurso
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HEADLINES

The Pacers are underdogs in Game 2.

Peter’s Points: NBA Best Bets Today (Predictions, Prop Bets for Pacers-Knicks, Jalen Brunson in Game 2)

Peter Dewey
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NBA commissioner Adam Silver presents Oklahoma City Thunder guard Gilgeous-Alexander (2) with the Michael Jordan Trophy for winning the most valuable player award for the 2024-25 season.

Thunder Coach Mark Daigneault Had Heartwarming Quote on SGA’s MVP Award Acceptance

Blake Silverman
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Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu moves to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers guard Shake Milton.

Lakers Insider Identifies Another Young Center Team Targeted Ahead of Trade Deadline

Dan Lyons
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Former Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone frustrated fans of Nikola Jokic when he declared SGA was the MVP earlier this week.

Ex-Nuggets Coach Michael Malone Confirms His Pick Between Nikola Jokic, SGA for MVP

Mike McDaniel
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Ref Scott Foster's Bloody Nose Is Most Gruesome Highlight of Thunder-T-Wolves So Far

Kristen Wong
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May 16, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) walks off the court after losing to the New York Knicks in game six in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Team Lessons From Second-Round NBA Playoff Eliminations

Liam McKeone
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander presents gifts to his Thunder teammates at his MVP celebration.

SGA Got Gift Baskets Worth $10k for Teammates After MVP Award: Here’s What They Included

Dan Lyons
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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) controls the ball against Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) in the third quarter during game one of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden.

Fans Debate Whether Jalen Brunson Tried Sneaky Move With His Butt After Missed Three

Kristen Wong
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Adelman took over for Michael Malone with three games left in the regular season

Nuggets Name David Adelman Next Head Coach After Interim Stint

Liam McKeone
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Kuminga didn't play at all in four of the Warriors' playoff games this postseason

Steve Kerr Gives Frank Explanation for Jonathan Kuminga's Low Playing Time in Playoffs

Liam McKeone
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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton attempts to pass around Cleveland Cavaliers' Evan Mobley.

Evan Mobley, Dyson Daniels Headline NBA's 2024-25 All-Defensive Team Announcements

Madison Williams
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards reacts to a play.

NBA Fines Anthony Edwards for Using Profane Language After Game 1 Loss to Thunder

Madison Williams
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Stephen A. Smith not ready to give Tyrese Haliburton that status.

Stephen A. Smith Not Willing to Call Tyrese Haliburton a Superstar Just Yet

Kyle Koster
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Tony Reali has hosted nearly 5,000 episodes of "Around the Horn."

Tony Reali Says He’s Not Hurt After ‘Around the Horn’ Cancellation

Jimmy Traina
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Tyrese Haliburton realizes he’s going to have to play overtime.

Mic’d Up Clip Shows the Moment Tyrese Haliburton Realized His Toe Was on the Line

Tyler Lauletta
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FEATURED

Haliburton (right) dropped 31 points in the Pacers’ Game 1 win.

Pacers Add Another ‘Unreal’ Comeback to Shocking NBA Playoff Run

Chris Mannix
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Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 34.7 points per game this series.

Oklahoma City’s Stars Outplay Denver’s in Game 7’s Battle of MVP Contenders

Chris Mannix
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Pettiford had an outstanding showing in Chicago and has a fascinating decision on whether to return to Auburn or remain in the NBA draft.

NBA Draft Combine Standouts: Seven Players Who Shined in Scrimmages

Kevin Sweeney
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Bryant has emerged as a top-20 NBA draft prospect after averaging single-digit scoring in his freshman season in college.

Carter Bryant Leads Top NBA Draft Prospects Weighing Stay-or-Go Decisions at Combine

Kevin Sweeney
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Flagg has been projected as the top draft pick for months, but now we know which team will make the selection.

2025 NBA Mock Draft: Cooper Flagg to Mavericks, All First-Round Picks After Lottery

Kevin Sweeney
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Four-time All-Star and Dallas representative Rolando Blackman reacts after the Mavericks earned the No. 1 NBA draft pick during the draft lottery.

Mavericks Roar Back With No. 1 NBA Draft Pick, Right to Select Cooper Flagg

Chris Mannix
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Tatum scored 22 points to go along with nine rebounds and seven assists in Boston’s win.

Takeaways: Celtics Keep Knicks at Arm’s Length in Game 3 Rout

Chris Mannix
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Apr 24, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) moves the ball up court against the Denver Nuggets during the second half of game three in the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Lessons Every Eliminated NBA Playoff Team Learned From the First Round

Liam McKeone
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Bryant is in a good position whether he returns to Arizona or turns pro.

NBA Draft Decisions: Top 15 Players Who Could Return to College or Turn Pro

Kevin Sweeney
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John Tesh appeared in NBC's video to officially announce the return of "Roundball Rock" to the network's NBA coverage.

John Tesh Talks Return of ‘Roundball Rock’ to NBC’s NBA Coverage

Jimmy Traina
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Curry will be out at least one week with a hamstring strain.

How the Warriors Can Survive Steph Curry’s Absence

Liam McKeone
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Reggie Miller did not have a clean, crisp broadcast in Game 1 of the Knicks-Celtics series.

Reggie Miller Had a Rough Fourth Quarter and Overtime in Knicks’ Upset Over Celtics

Jimmy Traina
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Brunson moves the ball against Holiday in overtime of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Knicks-Celtics Takeaways: Jalen Brunson Heats Up, Celtics’ Shooting Woes

Chris Mannix
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The Jokic vs. Gilgeous-Alexander matchup is key to their second-round series.

The Matchup That Will Decide Each NBA Playoff Second-Round Series

Liam McKeone
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Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves will get a four-day break between Games 5 and 6 in their series against the Warriors.

Nobody Knows How to Drag Out the Playoffs Like the NBA

Jimmy Traina
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May 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) in the first quarter during game two of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Timberwolves open as home underdogs for Game 3 against Thunder

Tony Liebert
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Bucks' Doc Rivers Breaks Silence on Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Rumors

Matt Levine
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Oct 26, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) against the Dallas Mavericks in the home opener at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Suns Predicted to Deal $220 Million Star in Blockbuster Trade With Mavericks

Kade Kimble
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