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How Chris Paul's legacy is embedded in the 2026 NBA playoffs
Dozens of NBA players have been mentored by the future Hall of Famer, and many of them are vying for this season's Larry O'Brien Trophy.
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The Warriors' summer of uncertainty starts with Steve Kerr
Golden State enters another offseason in search of a co-star for Stephen Curry, and the Warriors might be searching for a new coach too.
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Boston hosts Philadelphia with 1-0 series lead
Philadelphia 76ers (45-37, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (56-26, second in the Eastern Conference)
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Los Angeles hosts Houston with 1-0 series lead
Houston Rockets (52-30, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (53-29, fourth in the Western Conference)
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San Antonio hosts Portland with 1-0 series lead
Portland Trail Blazers (42-40, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference)
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Wembanyama scores 35, most by Spur in playoff debut, in Game 1 win
Victor Wembanyama scored 35 points, the most by a Spurs player making his postseason debut, while leading a 111-98 win over the Trail Blazers in Game 1 of their first-round series Sunday night.






































