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NBA Playoff Power Rankings: How the Final Eight Teams Stack Up Entering Second Round

After a wild first round of games, here is how the eight remaining NBA playoff teams compare ahead of the conference semifinals.

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Five Burning Questions for the NBA Playoffs’ Second Round

With contenders reshuffled, stars banged up and old beef taking center stage, the conference semifinals present a wide-open path.

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SI:AM | NBA’s Best Are Still in the West After Hard-Fought First Round for East Teams

The Eastern Conference playoffs have been more entertaining, which just reinforces that the West’s two favorites are in a different league.

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Winners and Losers From the First Round of the NBA Playoffs

With just eight teams left standing, a look back at one of the best first rounds in recent memory.

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At 41, LeBron James is turning back the clock and taking the Lakers on a storybook playoff run

The veteran star’s days as the No 1 option once appeared behind him. Against the favored Rockets, he put Father Time on the ropes and his team on his back

The Guardian - US

Rockets Offseason Preview: Could Kevin Durant Get a New Co-Star to Aid Title Push?

A look at an interesting offseason ahead for the Houston Rockets after their first-round exit at the hands of the Lakers.

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Grading the Nuggets Season: What Went Right, Wrong for Denver After Disastrous Playoff Loss

Evaluating the Nuggets’ season after their rough first-round loss to the rival Timberwolves.

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Nuggets Offseason Preview: Denver’s Free Agents, Trade Candidates As It Looks to Retool Around Jokić, Murray

A look at Nuggets who could be on the move this offseason after a disappointing playoff flameout.

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Knicks Ride Historic Halftime Blowout of Hawks to Reach East Semis

The Knicks shattered the record for the biggest lead in NBA playoff history against the Hawks in Game 6 of their first-round series.

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SI:CYMI | Diego Pavia Is an NFL QB

Plus, all the other drama you've missed in sports this week.

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Washington state says Geo Group refuses to let health inspectors into detention facility

Washington state has asked a federal judge to force private prison operator The Geo Group to allow health inspectors into its for-profit immigration detention center in Tacoma, which has been the subject of thousands of complaints from detainees in recent years

The Independent UK

Thunder sweep Suns, Magic edge closer to huge upset

Oklahoma City secured easy passage to the NBA's Western Conference semi-finals as Orlando moved closer to a huge Eastern Conference upset of Detroit.

AAP

Suns Season Grade: Evaluating Phoenix’s Year After Tough First-Round Sweep to Thunder

The Phoenix Suns surprised after the franchise traded Kevin Durant over the offseason.

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NBA Playoffs: Timberwolves Overcome Injuries, Knicks Fight Back and More Saturday Takeaways

Four takeaways from Sunday's NBA playoff action.

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The Independent UK

From tragedy to triumph, the Thunder and their fans bond and put Oklahoma City on the world stage

Isaiah Hartenstein never expected a museum visit to change his life

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Victor Wembanyama, Kevin Durant Lead NBA Playoff Injury Reports Ahead of Friday’s Action

Some big names are dotting the injury reports for Friday’s NBA playoff games, while some unexpected news has caught the league’s attention. While Luka Dončić i

International Business Times UK

Jalen Williams Injury Update: JDub Exits Game 2 with Hamstring Aggravation After Dominating the Suns in Just 23 Minutes

Thunder's Jalen Williams left Game 2 against the Suns with a leg injury, casting doubt on the team's playoff lead. His absence could impact the Thunder's performance in upcoming games.

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What J.B. Bickerstaff Said to Pistons That Sparked Enormous Third Quarter Run to Beat Magic

Detroit’s 30–3 run was preceded by an angry halftime speech from the coach, which may have changed the series trajectory.

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Suns Owner Mat Ishbia, Devin Booker Slam Referees After Some Very Questionable Calls vs. Thunder

Booker and the Suns’ owner were not happy with the officiating in their Game 2 loss to the Thunder.

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Jalen Williams Injury vs. Suns Shows Thunder Are Still Dominant, but Not Invincible

Williams injured his left hamstring during the Thunder’s Game 2 win over the Suns. Oklahoma City showed it isn’t invincible.

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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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Rudy Gobert Addresses ‘Disrespect’ Following Defensive Player of the Year Snub

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert shut down Nikola Jokić then addressed what he saw as a disrespectful fourth-place finish in Defensive Player of the Year voting.

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After Months of Tanking, the Kings vs. Jazz Race for Final Lottery Spot Came Down to Chance

Utah and Sacramento finished with the same 22–60 record, leading to a tiebreaker by the NBA on Monday.

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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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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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