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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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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.

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New York in good Knick to clip Hawks' wings

Dyson Daniels' Atlanta Hawks will need to fly even higher after the New York Knicks claimed the first game of their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series.

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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, as Jalen Brunson and Victor Wembanyama headline the Knicks vs Spurs NBA Finals series.

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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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Nuggets vs. Timberwolves: Three Bold Predictions for Star-Studded First-Round Series

For the third time in four years, Denver and Minnesota will meet in the postseason.

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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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The Thunder Just Notched a Huge NBA Draft Lottery Win Thanks to Clippers' Play-In Exit

Who is going to stop the Thunder?

Sports Illustrated

Five Trends That Could Decide 2026 NBA Playoffs: How Wembanyama’s Minutes, Nuggets Defense Impact Title Chase

The NBA regular season runs from October to April. Every team plays at least 82 games (and two lucky squads play 83 if they qualify for the in-season tournament

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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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One Positive Takeaway for Every NBA Team From the 2025–26 Season

Looking back on this NBA season and finding one positive takeaway for each of the league’s 30 teams.

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NBA Playoffs: Ranking the Superstar Matchups We Want to See in the First Round

Ranking the six NBA superstar matchups we want to see the most in the first round of the 2026 postseason.

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NBA Playoff Picture: A Breakdown of Everything to Play for on Last Day of Regular Season

Here’s what’s at stake during Sunday’s full 15-game slate to wrap up the regular season.

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Victor Wembanyama Saved the NBA From a Ton of Embarrassment With Brilliant Performance vs. Mavs

Victor Wembanyama will be your Defensive Player of the Year. He almost wasn’t, and for all the wrong reasons.

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NBA Playoff Picture: Everything at Stake for Every Seed During Friday’s Games

Here’s what every playoff team is playing for during a busy Friday slate.

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NBA Notes: Keldon Johnson’s Role, Latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Future

Plus, why Michael Malone would take a college head coaching role, whether Billy Donovan will remain in Chicago and who the Trail Blazers could look to as their next coach.

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NBA Championship Power Rankings: Why These Six Teams Have the Best Shot at Winning a Title

Breaking down the six teams left standing in the final edition of SI’s NBA championship power rankings.

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Why Michael Malone Can Succeed at North Carolina According to the Star Who Knows Him Best—Nikola Jokić

Jokić, who won an NBA title and three MVP awards during his time playing for Malone, was asked about his coach’s surprising move to college basketball on Monday night.

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North Carolina Doubles Down on Pro Experiment With Michael Malone

After the Bill Belichick gamble, the Tar Heels make another bold leap from the pros and this time it comes with even more uncertainty.

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The Family Tie That May Have Influenced Michael Malone to Take North Carolina Job

Turns out Malone has prior ties to UNC.

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Michael Malone: Five Great NBA Coaches You Probably Didn’t Know Worked in College

The former Nuggets boss is headed back to school.

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Luka Dončić Seeking Special Treatment for Hamstring Injury in Spain As Lakers Push for Playoffs

Lakers star Luka Dončić is headed overseas for treatment on his hamstring in order to return to the court as quickly as possible.

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North Carolina to Hire NBA Title-Winning Coach Michael Malone

Former Nuggets championship-winning coach Michael Malone is set to be the next Tar Heels head men's basketball coach.

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