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A new generation of superstars is emerging in these playoffs
For the first time in 15 years, the rest of the NBA playoffs will be played without Kobe Bryant, LeBron James or Stephen Curry. And yet there have been similar snarls, bows and viral moments, courtesy of two 22-year-olds.
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KD's historic 49-point triple-double gives Nets 3-2 series lead
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Nash: Harden has been pushing to make return
James Harden is pushing to return to the Nets' lineup for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Bucks after missing all but 43 seconds of the series so far with a hamstring injury.
Nets
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Harden upgraded again; questionable vs. Bucks
Brooklyn's James Harden is questionable for Game 5 against the Bucks, with sources telling ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that Harden is determined to find a way to get cleared to play despite his tight hamstring.
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Kawhi, PG-13 combine for 62 points to help Clippers tie the series
Kawhi Leonard and Paul George both score 31 points to propel the Clippers to their second straight win vs. the Jazz.
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Trae tallies 25 points, 18 assists as Hawks take Game 4 to even series
Trae Young does it again as he records a 25-point, 18-assist double-double to elevate the Hawks to a 103-100 Game 4 win over the 76ers to tie the series at 2-2.
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