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LeBron, Kennard hit back-to-back 3s as Lakers win Game 1
LeBron somehow gets off-hand floater to fall over defender
LeBron records 8 assists in the 1st quarter
LeBron stares defender down, hits another midrange jumper
LeBron, Ayton connect on alley-oop
Amen Thompson crosses and gets inside for tough finish
LeBron makes incredible pass to Rui Hachimura for corner 3
LeBron drills contested midrange jumper
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West playoffs: Nuggets and Lakers win as the playoffs begin
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
East playoffs: The Cavs and Knicks roll on the opening day
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
NEW YORK TAKES SERIES LEAD
Karl-Anthony Towns gets fired up after a 3 and a big defensive stop
Jalen Brunson on fire after hitting his first six shots for Knicks
NBA PLAYOFFS
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Which award battles are too close to call? Tim Bontemps unveils his official ballot for MVP, All-NBA, Sixth Man and every major honor.
WEMBANYAMA'S WOW MOMENTS
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Victor Wembanyama has made his case for MVP, DPOY and All-NBA. Here are the top plays that highlight his season.
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- Spurs motivated, inspired by Popovich address
- Kerr on future: These jobs have 'expiration date'
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Inside Hornets' metamorphosis into the NBA's buzziest team
A win against the Orlando Magic on Friday would snap the NBA's longest current playoff drought.
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Grades for all 30 NBA teams after the 2025-26 regular season
Did your team meet its preseason projections? Tim Bontemps grades all 30, from surprise contenders to franchises banking on lottery luck.
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NBA offseason: Draft, free agency, trade targets for eliminated teams
Summer is here for 14 franchises that missed the playoffs. What lies ahead for the Warriors, Clippers, Bucks and each eliminated team?
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2026 NBA draft big board rankings: Top 100 prospects
Here is the updated top 100 big board for the 2026 class after an exciting college season.
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How Jaylen Brown turbocharged the Boston Celtics back to title contention
Between memorizing the astrological signs of his teammates and undergoing extreme underwater training, Brown didn't need to be a hero in Boston. He simply needed to lead. "I'm not going to make myself small ever again."
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