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East 1st Round - Game 6CLE leads series 3-2

'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.

11hKendra Andrews
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    PLAYOFF DOUBLEHEADER ON ESPN

    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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    LAKERS SEEKING A NEW COACH

    McAfee wonders if JJ Redick could be Lakers' next coach

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    Shelburne: Darvin Ham fell short of Lakers' high expectations

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    TIMBERWOLVES-NUGGETS

    GAME 1: 7 P.M. ET, SATURDAY

    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.

    5hZach Lowe
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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.

    10hTim Bontemps
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    Stephen A.: Tyrese Maxey now face of Sixers franchise

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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.

    11hKevin Pelton
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    A BAD LOOK FOR PAT BEV

    Stephen A.: Pat Bev's actions are inexcusable

    8h
    2:30

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

    10h
    0:21

    KNICKS ADVANCE TO EAST SEMIFINALS

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

    11h
    1:58

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

    19h
    0:35

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