NBA Playoffs 2025: Bracket, Schedule & Key Matchups

NBA PLAYOFFS 2025

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Oklahoma City’s path was rocky through years of losing skids and rebuilding seasons. Belief in the young core, headlined by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, could lead to a dynasty.

NBA PLAYOFFS BETTING

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Sports Illustrated's Peter Dewey breaks down his favorite bets for the NBA action on Monday, Jan. 19.

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Not long ago, the Rockets were one of the worst teams in the league. But they drafted shrewdly and built a contender around young talent.

NBA PLAYOFFS HISTORY

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To say everything means more in the NBA Finals would be stating the obvious. In the Finals, the league's finest battle to win an ever-elusive championship.