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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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'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.
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.
LAKERS SEEKING A NEW COACH
McAfee wonders if JJ Redick could be Lakers' next coach
Shelburne: Darvin Ham fell short of Lakers' high expectations
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
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.
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
KNICKS ADVANCE TO EAST SEMIFINALS
Jay Williams: Jalen Brunson could go down as greatest Knick ever
Josh Hart drills a go-ahead 3 late in the fourth as Knicks knock out 76ers
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.
Why Stephen A. thinks the Bucks should trade Damian Lillard
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.
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- Lakers fire Ham after 2 postseason appearances
- Giannis: Wasn't close to return before Bucks out
- Beverley to 'be better' after fan, media incidents
- Sources: NBA, books in talks after Porter scandal
- Teen's attorneys in Morant fight suit withdrawing
- Brunson, Hart heroics send Knicks by Sixers in 6
- Clippers rule out Kawhi for Game 6 at Mavericks
- Wolves' Finch leads practice day after surgery
- Offseason plans for eliminated teams
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