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Dwight Howard makes good on his promise to the Lakers
In Friday's series-opening win, the Lakers got a whole lot more from Howard than they could have expected.
AD drops 37 as Lakers rough up Nuggets in Game 1
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LeBron sounds off on receiving only 16 first-place MVP votes
Only six teams have done the impossible: Stop LeBron in the playoffs
How do you stop one of the greatest players of all time in the postseason? It's not easy -- and it doesn't last long.
Lowe: How the Celtics survive, in two not-so-easy steps
Miami has taken two games with great schemes and big plays. Here's how Boston can adjust to get back into the East finals.
NBA AWARDS
GIANNIS NAMED MVP
Giannis doesn't want to be called MVP until he wins a title
Stephen A.: LeBron was more deserving of MVP than Giannis
WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS
Stephen A. gives Nuggets 'slim' chance to take down the Lakers
Is Murray justified for calling out Nuggets haters?
Inside the secret dinner that set LeBron's Lakers on course
LUKA EARNS FIRST-TEAM HONORS
Luka in great company with historic All-NBA first-team selection
CLIPPERS FALL SHORT
No one saw the Clippers' superstar clock counting down this soon
Last summer, the Clippers pushed all their chips in the middle to win now and they busted early -- again.
Stephen A: Paul George in danger of becoming second coming of Dwight Howard
COACHING CANDIDATES
NBA coaching candidates: Top names the league is buzzing about
From familiar faces to fresh ones, here's who could be calling the shots on NBA sidelines next season, according to 30 league insiders.
Is D'Antoni a good fit for the 76ers?
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Chasing Giannis Antetokounmpo: How 11 teams can try to land MVP
A host of suitors will line up to go after Antetokounmpo. Here are their paths to try to add the MVP.
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NBA playoffs: The Clippers' dynasty is on the clock before it can even begin
Last summer, the Clippers pushed all their chips into the middle to win now, and they busted early -- again. What can they do to avoid a repeat?
Basketball: A Love Story
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Director Dan Klores creates a vibrant mosaic of basketball by exploring the complex nature of love as it relates to the game. Stream 62 short stories on the NBA, ABA, college hoops, the women's game, international basketball, and socio-cultural issues told by 165 legends.
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