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NBA PLAYOFFS 2025

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

Superstars take center stage in the conference semifinals round of the postseason, headlined by a monster matchup of Nikola Jokic vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Liam McKeone|

Full NBA Playoff Schedule for 2025 Conference Semifinals

Michael McDaniel|

Jay Williams On Why He's Concerned About Knicks Despite Leading Series vs. Celtics

Kyle Koster|

Obi Toppin Replicated One of the Most Famous Shots in Basketball History vs. Cavs

Stephen Douglas|

Pacers' First-Half Dominance in Game 4 vs. Cavaliers Had NBA World in Awe

Karl Rasmussen|

BEST OF SI

Lakers Didn’t Fail, but Urgency to Build a Title Team Is Real

Rapid success with Luka Dončić created a false sense of immediate contention for an incomplete team. That won’t be the case next season.
Chris Mannix|

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|

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

Through two games of the postseason, trends are emerging that could swing each squad’s fortunes.
Liam McKeone|

NBA PLAYOFFS BETTING

Timberwolves vs. Warriors Best NBA Prop Bets for Game 4 (Target Jimmy Butler, Julius Randle)

Breaking down the best prop bets for the Golden State Warriors-Minnesota Timberwolves matchup in Game 4 of the NBA playoffs.
Peter Dewey|

Cavs' NBA Finals Odds Collapse Following Donovan Mitchell Injury, Game 4 Loss

Peter Dewey|

Celtics vs. Knicks Best NBA Prop Bets for Game 4 (Bet on Mikal Bridges, Derrick White)

Peter Dewey|

Best NBA Prop Bets Today (Predictions for Jalen Brunson, Brandin Podziemski, Jimmy Butler)

Peter Dewey|

Timberwolves vs. Warriors Prediction, Odds and Best NBA Prop Bets for Playoffs Game 4

Peter Dewey|

DIGITAL COVER

Amen Thompson Primed to Soar As Houston Launches NBA Title Chase

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.
Chris Mannix|

NBA PLAYOFFS HISTORY

Here's Where 55-Point Cavaliers Blowout Win Over Heat Ranks in NBA Playoff History

The Cleveland Cavaliers swept the Miami Heat on Monday night in blowout fashion. Here's where the margin of victory ranked in NBA playoff history.
Michael McDaniel|

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

Nate Cunningham|

Cavaliers Made Cool NBA Playoff History in One Quarter vs. Heat

Madison Williams|

What Is Jalen Brunson's Playoff Record? Full Details and Best Performances

Michael McDaniel|

What Is Luka Doncic’s Playoff Record? Full Details of the Lakers’ Star’s Playoff Resume

Madison Williams|