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Rockets' Kevin Durant out for G1 vs. Lakers with knee injury
The Houston Rockets will be without star Kevin Durant for Game 1 of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers because of a right knee injury sustained at practice this week.
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Why the Lakers' success depends on Deandre Ayton -- and vice versa
With the injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Lakers will need Ayton more than ever. The question is: Will he accept the role they desperately need him to play?
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Longest active postseason droughts across NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL
Here's a look at the longest current postseason droughts across the NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL.
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How to watch 2026 NBA playoffs: ABC, ESPN schedule
It's time for the 2026 NBA playoffs! Can the Oklahoma City Thunder go back-to-back? Here's how to catch games on ABC and the ESPN App.
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Nuggets take Game 1 with 116-105 win
The Nuggets use a big third quarter to take Game 1 over the Timberwolves.
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Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets to 116-105 win over Timberwolves in physical opener to 1st-round series
— Jamal Murray scored 30 points, going 16 of 16 from the free-throw line, and Nikola Jokic had a triple-double as the Denver Nuggets shook off...
