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TIMBERWOLVES-NUGGETS

GAME 1: SATURDAY AT 7 P.M. ET

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.

15mZach Lowe
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WHY THUNDER WILL ONLY GET BETTER

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.

6hKevin Pelton
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PLAYOFF DOUBLEHEADER ON ESPN

'That's all we've known growing up': Chippiness fueling Magic's playoff run

The Magic must rely more on what got them back into the series against the Cavs -- physicality, a core of young players, and a bit of trash talking.

6hKendra Andrews
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Playoffs roundtable: What to watch heading into massive Game 6 matchups

There are still two first-round series up for grabs. Our NBA insiders break down what to watch.

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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.

5hTim Bontemps
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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

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2:30

Beverley loses his cool, chucks ball at fan from Bucks bench

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KNICKS ADVANCE TO EAST SEMIFINALS

Jay Williams: Jalen Brunson could go down as greatest Knick ever

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Josh Hart drills a go-ahead 3 late in the fourth as Knicks knock out 76ers

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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.

17hJamal Collier
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Why Stephen A. thinks the Bucks should trade Damian Lillard

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OFFSEASON THOUGHTS

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.

15hBobby Marks
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