Lakers guard Luka Doncic posts up against Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels during the first quarter on Tuesday in Los Angeles.
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Apr 23, 2025
Lakers level NBA playoff series as Pacers and Thunder win again
Slovenian star Doncic, acquired in a blockbuster February trade, had 31 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists for the Lakers.
Thunder guard Cason Wallace dunks against the Grizzlies during the second quarter in Game 1 of their playoff series in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Sunday.
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Apr 21, 2025
Thunder open playoff campaign with record victory
The Thunder's 51-point margin of victory was even more remarkable given that Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had his statistically worst performance of the season.
Celtics forward Jayson Tatum during a game against the Hornets on April 11. Despite being the defending champions, Tatum insists the Celtics are starting from a clean slate in this year's playoffs.
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Apr 19, 2025
Celtics chase second straight NBA title in playoff field led by Thunder and Cavs
The Celtics, virtually unchanged from the team that won last season, completed the best regular-season by a defending champions since the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors.
Heat guard Tyler Herro dunks against the Bulls during their play-in game in Chicago on Wednesday.
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Apr 17, 2025
Heat scorch Bulls in play-in contest; Mavericks rout Kings
Herro led from the front in a wire-to-wire victory that eliminated Chicago from postseason contention.
Warriors forward Jimmy Butler and guard Stephen Curry high-five during the second quarter of Golden State's play-in win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday in San Francisco.
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Apr 16, 2025
Butler and 'Batman' Curry shine as Warriors down Grizzlies to reach playoffs
Curry finished with 37 points, while Butler led the Golden State scoring with 38 points in another masterful performance from the former Miami Heat talisman.
Clippers guard James Harden drives against Warriors guard Moses Moody during their game in San Francisco on Sunday.
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Apr 14, 2025
Harden bags 39 as Clippers claim playoff spot and send Warriors to play-in
Harden's superb display in San Francisco helped the Clippers bag the fifth seed in the Western Conference and sets up a first-round series with the fourth-seeded Denver Nuggets.
Paris Basketball's Nadir Hifi during a game against Maccabi Tel Aviv in Paris on Jan. 16.
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Apr 12, 2025
NBA keen to tap into deep European talent pool
With the global pool of talent growing in the North American sport, the NBA is following a similar playbook to the other major men's North American sports leagues.

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