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East 1st Round - Game 7Series tied 3-3

The NBA playoffs' second round is waiting on three Game 7s -- here's how each will be decided

Not one, not two, but three Game 7s -- all in the East. Here are the keys to the 76ers-Celtics, Magic-Pistons and Raptors-Cavs.

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Betting tips, DFS picks for 76ers-Celtics: All of the factors in Game 7

Jim McCormick breaks down Saturday's Game 7 in Boston and offers his favorite bets and DFS plays.

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    GAME SEVEN ON THE WAY

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    LAKERS ELIMINATE ROCKETS

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    West playoff takeaways: Lakers close out series against Rockets

    Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

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    LATEST AROUND THE LEAGUE

    Latest NBA buzz: Everything we're hearing ahead of the offseason, draft

    Here's the latest news and reactions from our NBA insiders, including the latest on Kevin Durant's lingering ankle injury.

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    NBA Futures: Knicks advance, move to 19-1 to win championship

    The Knicks are 19-1 to win the NBA championship after their lopsided series-clinching win over Atlanta.

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    ALL ABOUT THE POSTSEASON

    The redemption of Rudy and four more trends powering the NBA playoffs right now

    ESPN's Zach Kram analyzes the most important developments coming out of the postseason's first round.

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    For DiVincenzo: Timberwolves turn Game 6 arrival into tribute for injured teammate

    The Timberwolves guard suffered a torn Achilles in Game 4 of the first round series against the Nuggets.

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    NBA DRAFT

    JUNE 23-24 ON ABC AND ESPN

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

    As the 2026 NBA draft lottery approaches -- it's Sunday, May 10, on ABC -- we have an updated mock draft of all 60 picks.

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    Try out the NBA draft lottery simulator: Which team will get the No. 1 pick?

    Our draft lottery simulator allows users to model the 14-team field and play out the lottery.

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    BOUNCED FROM THE PLAYOFFS

    NBA offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade targets for eliminated teams

    Summer is here for 19 NBA franchises. What lies ahead for the Hawks, Blazers, Suns, Warriors and every eliminated team?

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