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The Two Times LeBron James Made Kevin Durant Look Foolish in the Lakers’ Game 2 Win Over the Rockets

LeBron and the Lakers got a big Game 2 win over Durant and the Rockets on Tuesday night.

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LeBron James, in the Greatest NBA Career Ever, Isn’t Done Yet

At 41 years old and in his 23rd season, the superstar is still defining greatness while carrying the Lakers through the postseason.

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Rockets’ Kevin Durant Gets Official Injury Designation for Game 2 at Lakers

Houston’s offense struggled in Game 1 without KD.

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NBA Playoff Takeaways: Lakers Lock Up Kevin Durant; 76ers, Trail Blazers Pull Off Huge Road Upsets

Portland and Philadelphia evened their series at 1–1, but Houston couldn’t do the same in a tough outing in Los Angeles.

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NBA Rumours: Warriors Quietly Pursued Kawhi Leonard With Enticing Offer to Clippers

The Golden State Warriors made an attempt to trade for Kawhi Leonard, offering the Clippers a substantial package, but the deal was swiftly rejected by team owner Steve Ballmer.

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Brenda Song reached career 'crossroads' before Running Point

Brenda Song has explained how Running Point has transformed her career.

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Is CJ McCollum the New Knicks Villain? MSG Crowd Erupts in Heated Exchange

CJ McCollum's controversial actions and comments have intensified the Knicks-Hawks playoff series, with McCollum embracing the villain role and leading his team to a crucial Game 2 victory.

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Sports Illustrated’s Favorite Moments of the 2025–26 NBA Season

The NBA regular season goes for 82 games, but produces an infinite number of moments. We picked our favorites from this year.

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Four NBA Stars Who Must Bounce Back After Terrible Game 1 Performances

A look at the players who will need to play a lot better to save their teams from an 0–2 first-round hole.

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Ranking Each First Round NBA Playoff Series by Watchability After Game 1

With eight Game 1s in the books over the weekend, let’s check in on which of these series are worth watching.

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LeBron James is 41. And he’s somehow still carrying his team in the playoffs

The Lakers star would have been expecting to play a supporting role as he burrows into his 40s. But injuries means he has assumed a familiar role

The Guardian - US

NBA Playoffs: Winners And Losers From the First Weekend of Games

A look back at the first weekend of playoff hoops as the higher seeded teams held serve across Game 1s. For the most part, at least.

Sports Illustrated

NBA Playoffs: Takeaways As Magic Upset Pistons, Victor Wembanyama Shines in Playoff Debut

Live scores, updates and takeaways from Sunday’s NBA playoff games.

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Warriors Season Grades: Could the Band Break Up After Golden State’s Play-In Exit?

A look back at a rough season for the Golden State Warriors after Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Steve Kerr’s squad was eliminated in the play-in tournament.

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NBA Playoffs: Lakers Steal Game 1 as Rockets Offense Collapses Without Kevin Durant

Despite forcing turnovers and dominating the glass, Houston’s cold shooting without Durant gives shorthanded L.A. just enough of an opening for postseason life.

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How to watch NBA Playoffs 2026: FREE live streams, TV schedule

All the ways to watch NBA Playoffs 2026 live streams online, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Thunder and Victor Wembanyama's Spurs poised to go deep.

Sports Illustrated

NBA Playoffs: Takeaways After LeBron James Lifts Lakers to Game 1 Win, Knicks Make Statement Against Hawks

Takeaways from each Game 1 on Saturday that officially kicked off the NBA playoffs.

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Top Five Players We Want to See Win Their First NBA Championship

As the NBA’s young stars take over, some seasoned veterans are still on the hunt for their first Larry O’Brien trophy.

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Luka Dončić, Anthony Edwards, Kevin Durant Lead NBA Playoff Injury Reports Ahead of Saturday Slate

A few stars dot the injury report for Saturday’s opening slate of NBA games.

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Three Bold Predictions for Rockets-Lakers As Kevin Durant, LeBron James Clash in First Round

With Luka Dončić still on the shelf, LeBron James has to keep the Lakers competitive against Kevin Durant and the Rockets in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

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Five NBA Playoffs Burning Questions: Knicks’ Title Chances, LeBron James’s Leadership

Plus, is it too soon for San Antonio to break through, how far can Jayson Tatum take the Celtics after returning from injury and if the Pistons are built for the postseason.

The Guardian - US

NBA playoff predictions 2026: the winner, key players and dark horses

Will a Thunder repeat end an NBA-record run of seven different champions in seven years? Our writers make their picks ahead of Saturday’s postseason tip-off

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Former NBA Player Damon Jones Set to Become First to Plead Guilty in FBI’s Basketball Betting Probe

Damon Jones is set to be the first person to plead guilty in sweeping NBA gambling investigation.

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Chris Mannix’s NBA MVP Ballot: The Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokić Debate

Along with a strong top three, this season’s ballot has six players who can make strong arguments that they deserve the award.

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As Lakers Prepare for Rockets Series, Luka Dončić's Status Remains a Mystery

The Los Angeles Lakers have no update on Luka Dončić's status as their first playoff game against the Rockets approaches.

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