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2024 NBA playoffs: Which lower-seeded teams have the best chance in the first round?

Four lower-seeded NBA playoff teams were victorious in last year's first round. Which teams can follow suit this season?

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The favorites, the underdogs and the Lakers: All you need to know for the playoffs

The postseason is here. Let's take a closer look at the 20 teams still in the hunt for the NBA title.

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Cole Anthony's passion for Pokémon brings balance to hoops-heavy life

For Cole Anthony, ball is life -- but so is Pokémon. The Orlando Magic guard's quest to 'catch 'em all' provides a break from the grind of professional basketball.

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'This is so exhausting': The Knicks' season as told by Ben Stiller's social media

Though he prefers to watch Knicks games alone, Ben Stiller connects with New York fans all across the world with his posts on X.

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AWARDS SEASON

Lowe: Naming the 2023-24 All-NBA, All-Defense and All-Rookie teams

Fifteen spots for All-NBA. Ten each for All-Defense and All-Rookie. Lowe names his teams -- and the players who just missed the cut.

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It's awards season! Here's who should take home the hardware

Who is this season's most valuable player? Most improved? Lowe reveals his final selections.

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LAKERS VS. NUGGETS

GAME 1: 8:30 P.M. ET SATURDAY ON ABC

Why the Denver Nuggets are still a matchup nightmare for the Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers beat New Orleans in Tuesday's play-in to earn the No. 7 seed in the West. Their prize? Another date with defending champion Denver.

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Could another title help LeBron pass MJ as the GOAT?

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STEPHEN A. ON THE PLAYOFFS

Stephen A.: KD can't lose in the first round

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Why Stephen A. hates LeBron downplaying Nuggets rematch

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BETTING THE PLAYOFFS

How to bet each first-round series

Our experts provide the bets to make for every first-round series of the NBA playoffs.

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Bradley Beal diary: 'This is the most exciting part of the year'

Phoenix Suns guard discusses team's late surge to playoffs, Minnesota Timberwolves, Blake Griffin's retirement and more

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76ERS VS. KNICKS

GAME 1: 6 P.M. ET SATURDAY ON ESPN

Numbers of note in the 76ers-Knicks showdown

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'Orange and blue skies!': The Stephen A.-Knicks rollercoaster

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