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NBA playoffs: Where every first-round series ranks, plus biggest questions

Where does every first-round series in the 2026 NBA playoffs rank so far? Plus, key questions and stock watch for upcoming free agents.

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Inside the NBA's 'foul up 3' strategy: A game-winning call or clutch-time saboteur?

Zach Kram studied years of film and spoke with dozens around the league to determine if the strategy works.

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GETTING HEATED

Marcus Smart jaws at refs after Lakers' loss to Rockets

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Deni Avdija and Stephon Castle get into shoving match after play

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NBA PLAYOFFS SCOREBOARD

PLAYOFF CHATTER

Evan Cohen: I don't think KD plays another game with Rockets

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Stephen A.: LeBron's Game 4 'a complete aberration'

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REACTING TO ALL THE ACTION

East playoff takeaways: Boston dominates Philly in Game 4

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

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West playoff takeaways: Rockets survive Game 4 to keep season alive

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

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ASSESSING THE SPURS AT FULL STRENGTH

Victor Wembanyama throws down alley-oop slam in return as Spurs storm back

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Have Spurs proved they can make a deep playoff run? Stephen A. weighs in

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GETTING CRITICAL

Stephen A. defends criticism of Knicks despite Game 4 win

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Did Joel Embiid's return hurt 76ers more than it helped?

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BETTING ON THE NBA

NBA Futures: Timberwolves, Nuggets see odds take a hit

The Nuggets saw their odds lengthen after another loss over the weekend, and the Timberwolves took a plunge with injuries to Donte DiVincenzo and Anthony Edwards.

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