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CAVS VS. MAGIC GAME 3!
Showtime! Jalen Suggs steal sets up an epic windmill slam
Jalen Suggs shows no mercy to the rim with massive dunk
BANCHERO CAN'T BE STOPPED
How tough love (and disrespect) fuels Paolo Banchero
The Orlando Magic haven't won a playoff series in 14 years. Banchero believes he can break the cycle.
THE PLAYOFFS SO FAR
Low scores, Brunson's blues and a sizzlin' Siakam: Real or not, NBA playoff edition
Will the NBA playoffs biggest storylines continue or fall off as the teams move to Game 3s?
Heat make it rain with playoff-record 23 3s in Game 2 win
BUTLER GETTING THE LAST LAUGH
'Don't let us get one:' Butler pokes fun at Boston after Miami evens series
The Miami star did not play in Game 2 since he is sidelined with an injury, but he still supported his squad from afar -- and trolled their opposition.
STARTING PLAYOFFS HOT
How important is a 2-0 series lead in the NBA playoffs?
TIMBERWOLVES AHEAD 2-0 ON SUNS
Stephen A.: Kevin Durant looks demoralized
'We've got to be better': Suns leave Minnesota down 2-0 in series
The Suns lost Game 2 to the Timberwolves after palpable frustrations bubbled through in the second half.
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- Warriors star Curry named Clutch Player of Year
- 76ers' Melton available for Game 3 vs. Knicks
- Bucks' Middleton (ankle) questionable for Game 3
- Heat get even, shock Celts with 3-point barrage
- Thunder roll to 2-0 lead behind Holmgren, SGA
- Reid edges Monk in closest-ever NBA 6th Man vote
- French teen Salaun submits paperwork for draft
- Nets' Fernandez: Retaining Claxton a 'priority'
- Every eliminated team's offseason plan
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