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Tatum took a tumble after a hard foul from KCP

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Had Blunt View on Hard Foul That Led to Jayson Tatum Injury

Tatum is doubtful for Game 2 after hurting his wrist in Game 1.

Tatum took a tumble after a hard foul from KCP

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Had Blunt View on Hard Foul That Led to Jayson Tatum Injury

Tatum is doubtful for Game 2 after hurting his wrist in Game 1.

Edwards had 25 points in the Game 2 loss

Anthony Edwards Admits He Was Confused by Lakers' Unconventional Defensive Strategy

The Timberwolves superstar got honest in his postgame press conference about what Los Angeles was throwing at him.

Chet Holmgren and the Thunder have had their way against the Grizzlies in their first-round playoff series.

SI:AM | Thunder Headed Toward Historic Beatdown of Grizzlies

Game 2 wasn’t as ugly as Game 1, but OKC is still flexing its muscles.

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

Full Throttle Luka Doncic Is Exactly What the Lakers Need

Doncic has put L.A.’s offense on his back vs. the Timberwolves, as the series heads to Minnesota tied 1–1.

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Anthony Davis couldn't figure out why LeBron James didn't get called for a technical foul.

LeBron James Swearing at Ref Had Anthony Edwards Rightfully Upset

Bailey #4 during the first half of Rutgers' game against Minnesota.

Rutgers Star Ace Bailey Makes Decision on Future Ahead of NBA Draft

The Memphis Grizzlies are ready to take care of business at home.

Everyone Down 0-2 in First Round Very Confident Despite History Saying They’re Done

JJ Redick went off on his team during a timeout.

JJ Redick Explains What Was Going on During Heated, NSFW Timeout

Shaq had to leave Monday's show to use the bathroom.

Charles Barkley Had Priceless Reaction to 'Inside the NBA’s' Porta Potty for Shaq

The Milwaukee Bucks trail the Indiana Pacers 2-0 in their first-round series.

Doc Rivers Ripped for His Postgame Comment After Bucks’ Loss to Pacers

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III is a great prop target on Wednesday.

Peter’s Points: NBA Best Bets Today (Predictions, Prop Bets for Jimmy Butler, Magic-Celtics, Heat Guard)

Luka Doncic had 31 points in the Lakers' Game 2 win over the Timberwolves.

Luka Doncic Had Such a Humble Reaction to Making Cool Lakers Playoff History

Anthony Edwards dunks on Jaxson Hayes on April 22, 2025.

NBA Fans Couldn't Believe How Badly Anthony Edwards Posterized Jaxson Hayes in Game 2

Giannis Antetokounmpo against the Indiana Pacers in Game 2.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Had a Simple, NSFW Response to Going Down 0–2 to the Pacers

Luka Doncic Did His Best Steph Curry Impression After Hot Start vs. Timberwolves

Giannis Antetokounmpo shoots a layup against the Pacers in Game 2.

Bucks Down 0-2 After Insider Says Team Could Trade Giannis Without Deep Playoff Run

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards talks to Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic before Game 2.

Anthony Edwards Infiltrated Lakers Layup Line to Chirp at Luka Doncic Ahead of Game 2

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick stands on the sidelines.

JJ Redick Reveals One Major Difference Between Coaching and Playing in the Postseason

Kyle Kuzma misses a layup to open Game 2.

Kyle Kuzma Follows All Zero Box Score by Missing Two Layups in First Minute of Game 2

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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

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

NBA Championship Power Rankings: Thunder Roll Into Postseason As Favorites

Gilgeous-Alexander is the front-runner for MVP.

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

Amen Thompson

Amen Thompson Primed to Soar As Houston Launches NBA Title Chase

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

Williams goes up for a shot against the Rockets.

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

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

Five Trends That Could Decide 2025 NBA Playoffs

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

Evan Mobley Has the Magic Touch for East Top Seed Cavaliers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

James and the Lakers are rolling as the postseason nears.

Lakers Have Quickly Morphed Into a Genuine Title Contender

Jimmy Butler (left) has breathed new life into a Warriors team that had grown stagnant.

Jimmy Butler Has Warriors Believing Again

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Feb 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) hugs Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka after a game at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

NBA Legend: Suns Need to Trade Kevin Durant to Rockets

Apr 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) warms up before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Houston Rockets: Jalen Green Must Step Up

Jun 19, 2022; Washington, DC, USA; Ja Rule performs on the Earth Stage during the Something in the Water music festival in Washington, DC on June 19, 2022. Mandatory Credit: Jarrad Henderson-USA TODAY

Knicks Dragged Into 50 Cent, Ja Rule Feud

Feb 24, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; The Utah Jazz bench with several players in street clothes watch the game against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Jazz GM Sends Message to Frustrated Fans After Tanking Season

Apr 22, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) defends during game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo Has NSFW Rant After Falling 0-2 vs. Pacers

Apr 20, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) questions a foul to referee Mitchell Ervin during the second half against the Orlando Magic at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Celtics-Magic Game 1 Breaks Massive Viewership Record

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets.

Warriors May Be Too Much For Rockets

'Couldn't Care Less', Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton Reacts to Game 2 Win

Apr 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) posts up against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) during the first quarter of game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Dončić, Lakers ready for 'rock fight' in Minnesota: ‘It’s us against the whole arena’