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SI:CYMI | Diego Pavia Is an NFL QB

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With Kevin Durant’s Game 5 Status Official, These Three Rockets Will Need to Step Up Again to Stay Alive vs. Lakers

With the Rockets’ season on the brink, who must step up to survive Game 5 against the Lakers without Kevin Durant?

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The Early 2020s Memphis Grizzlies Are Mostly Enjoying These NBA Playoffs

The Magic beat the Pistons 94-88 in Game 4 of their first round series and now Orlando is on the cusp of a historic upset. So why are basketball fans thinking a

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Aaron Gordon Injury Update: Nuggets Rocked by Brutal News Just Minutes Before Tipoff

The Denver Nuggets won Game 5 against the Timberwolves despite Aaron Gordon's injury, which has raised concerns about his long-term durability and the team's playoff prospects.

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NBA Playoffs Update: How Nikola Jokic Saved Denver's Season Without Aaron Gordon

Nikola Jokic's triple-double performance helped the Denver Nuggets win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, keeping them in the playoff series. Jokic tied Russell Westbrook for all-time triple-doubles.

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Austin Reaves Injury Update: Is The NBA Star Playing In Game 5 Against The Rockets?

Austin Reaves' potential return for Game 5 could strengthen the Lakers' lineup against the Rockets, as they aim to close out the series.

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Lakers Upset With Ridiculous Ejections, While Rockets Admit Calls Were ‘Soft’

The Rockets staved off elimination on Sunday night with a 115-96 win over the Lakers in Game 4 of their Western Conference first round series.

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NBA Playoffs Update: LeBron James Takes The Blame Following Lakers' Brutal Game 4 Loss To Rockets

The Lakers lost to the Rockets in Game 4 due to turnovers and controversial ejections. LeBron James took responsibility, while the Rockets capitalized on the Lakers' mistakes.

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Is Austin Reaves Playing Tonight? Lakers Game 4 Decision vs Rockets Raises Recovery Timeline Questions

Austin Reaves ruled out for Lakers vs Rockets Game 4 in NBA playoffs due to oblique strain. Lakers lead series 3-0, prioritizing Reaves' full recovery.

International Business Times UK

Rockets Share Kevin Durant Injury Status Ahead of Win-or-Go-Home Game 4 vs. Lakers

Houston is down 3–0 to Los Angeles in the series, and Durant’s only played in one game.

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NBA Playoffs: Rockets Shut Down LeBron, Wemby Dominates in Return and More Sunday Takeaways

The Rockets survived, the Spurs and Celtics took control and the Raptors knotted up their series with the Cavaliers in Sunday’s playoff slate.

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What Reed Sheppard Said About His Brutal Turnover After Ime Udoka Criticism of Rockets’ Collapse

Sheppard gave up a critical turnover in the final minute of regulation during the Rockets’ Game 3 loss to the Lakers.

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NBA Playoffs Burning Questions: Are the Magic Now the Favorites to Advance vs. Pistons?

In this edition of burning questions, we take a look at each first-round series to see where things stand at the halfway point of the first round in the NBA playoffs.

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Two LeBron James Moments From Lakers’ OT Win vs. Rockets Will Live on for a Long, Long Time

LeBron James provided two memorable moments as he steered the Lakers to a thrilling overtime win to take a 3–0 series lead on the Rockets.

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New Video Shows the Play That Kevin Durant Injured His Ankle on in Game 2 vs. Lakers

Durant will miss Game 3 in Houston due to a newly suffered left ankle sprain.

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Three Takeaways As Pistons Bounce Back With Game 2 Win Over Magic for First Home Playoff Win Since 2008

The top-seeded Pistons got a much-needed win after they dropped their first game against Orlando.

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The Obvious Rockets’ Offensive Fix Ime Udoka Doesn't Seem Interested in Making

The Rockets’ offense still needs to be fixed even with Kevin Durant back out there, but Ime Udoka doesn’t seem interested in the most obvious solution.

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LeBron James’s Face Became a Meme During Game 1. After Game 2, He Explained the Special Meaning Behind It.

LeBron James and Marcus Smart have formed a tight bond in just their first season as Lakers teammates.

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How Long Victor Wembanyama Could Be Out With Concussion Based on NBA Protocol, Past Cases

Victor Wembanyama could be back on Friday, but he might want to take his time recovering from his concussion.

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SI:AM | LeBron James Turns Back the Clock to Carry Shorthanded Lakers to 2–0 Lead

Los Angeles has control of its series against the Rockets, even with two key players missing.

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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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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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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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