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Lowe: What to expect from this Timberwolves-Nuggets clash of the titans
On paper, they're even: Minnesota with its top-ranked defense and average offense, Denver with its surgical offense and solid defense. Here are the matchups, schemes and counters that will determine what should be an epic Western Conference battle.
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Anthony Edwards' superstar turn
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FORECASTING THE PLAYOFFS
Predicting Wolves-Nuggets, Pacers-Knicks and other conference semifinal matchups
Which teams will reach the conference finals? Our experts make their picks for each second-round matchup.
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MAVS ELIMINATE CLIPPERS
Kyrie Irving nails four-point play vs. Clippers to help Mavs advance to Round 2
Dallas spent trade season surrounding Luka with lob threats -- it's working
The Mavericks might have dealt their way into the perfect supporting cast around Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
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MAGIC-CAVALIERS
GAME 7: 1 P.M. ET SUNDAY ON ABC
Cole Anthony dazzles to the rim for tough finish as Magic force Game 7
'That's all we've known growing up': Chippiness fueling Magic's playoff run
The Magic are relying on physicality, a core of young players, and a bit of trash talking.
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LAKERS SEEKING A NEW COACH
McAfee wonders if JJ Redick could be Lakers' next coach
Shelburne: Darvin Ham fell short of Lakers' high expectations
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MAVERICKS-THUNDER
GAME 1 ON TUESDAY
Youth in revolt? Why the young Oklahoma City core could buck history's trend
With a young roster, draft flexibility and cap space, the Thunder's championship window might be wide open for the foreseeable future.
Key numbers behind the Mavericks-Thunder matchup
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WHAT'S NEXT FOR SIXERS?
Philly's playoff exit raises a slew of questions -- and dramatically answered another
Injuries continue to haunt Joel Embiid and the 76ers as they exit the playoffs. But, behind Tyrese Maxey's rise and an offseason full of options, Philly has reasons for optimism despite its first-round defeat.
Stephen A.: Tyrese Maxey now face of Sixers franchise
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A BAD LOOK FOR PAT BEV
Stephen A.: Pat Bev's actions are inexcusable
Beverley loses his cool, chucks ball at fan from Bucks bench
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BUCKS ELIMINATED
How a blockbuster trade and two coaching changes delivered another first-round exit in Milwaukee
Despite two coaching swaps and the addition of Damian Lillard, the Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated from the postseason without a healthy Giannis Antetokounmpo.
What each eliminated NBA team needs to do this offseason
We break down the summer priorities and needs for the NBA teams that have already been sent home.
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- Kyrie vanquishes Clips in 2nd half; Mavs move on
- George, Harden mum on future as Clips fall again
- Magic 'stay the course,' overcome Mitchell's 50
- Lakers fire Ham after 2 postseason appearances
- Bronny among 78 invited to NBA draft combine
- Sources: Clips look to lock up Lue with extension
- Beverley to 'be better' after fan, media incidents
- Offseason plans for eliminated teams
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