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NBA playoff takeaways: Spurs blow out Wolves by 38; Knicks take 2-0 lead over 76ers

Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.

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Brian Windhorst implores KAT to stop fouling

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NBA DRAFT

JUNE 23-24 ON ABC AND ESPN

NBA draft lottery preview: Potential picks and what we're hearing about the top 14 teams

We have the odds, likely picks and best fits for prospects ahead of Sunday's NBA draft lottery.

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New NBA mock draft! Projecting all 60 picks ahead of the lottery

As the 2026 NBA draft lottery approaches we have an updated mock draft of all 60 picks.

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EYES ON THE OFFSEASON

Why Hahn would keep Brown over Tatum if it came down to it for Celtics

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Offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade targets for eliminated teams

What lies ahead for the Magic, Celtics, Nuggets, Warriors and every eliminated team?

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KNICKS, SPURS WIN GAME 2

Jalen Brunson ignites the crowd in clutch time as Knicks take 2-0 series lead

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Spurs dominate Wolves at home to tie series 1-1

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East Semifinals - Game 2DET leads series 1-0

'We made the moves. We've done the talk': The duo charged with turning around the Cavs -- before it's too late

Donovan Mitchell and James Harden are in a familiar position: down in the NBA playoffs. They know it's up to them to change their own narratives -- and the Cavaliers', too.

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How a G League call-up helped Detroit restore order in the East

Fans tuning into the East semis might not know the name Daniss Jenkins.

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    BREAKING DOWN THE PLAYOFFS

    Stacking the remaining NBA teams, from 1 to 8: Can anyone stop OKC?

    Who is closest to the 2026 title after all four Game 1s? Tim Bontemps and Vincent Goodwill re-rank the full bracket.

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    NBA playoffs intel file: Execs weigh in on a ridiculous first round

    After a wild first round, here's what league insiders are talking about as the conference semifinals begin.

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    TRENDING IN THE NBA

    Clippers troll Pacers ahead of draft lottery with chance of pick falling to LA

    If the ping-pong balls bounce to land the Pacers within picks Nos. 5 to 9, the pick will be awarded to the Clippers.

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    Venus Williams, Alysa Liu top athlete looks and moments at Met Gala 2026

    Stars from the sports world were out in New York for the 2026 Met Gala.

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    BETTING ON THE PLAYOFFS

    NBA Futures: Lakers' title odds move to 40-1 after Game 1 loss to Thunder

    The Lakers are now 40-1 to win the NBA championship following their Game 1 loss to the Thunder.

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