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Smart's five straight 3s spurs Celtics' fourth-quarter comeback
Four big questions the Raptors need to answer to come back from a 2-0 deficit
The defending champions have fallen 0-2 to the Celtics. Our experts break down how they can save their season.
NBA PLAYOFFS SCOREBOARD
TUESDAY'S GAMES
NBA PLAYOFFS
Debate: Predicting potential upsets and new favorites in the East
Before a pair of Game 2s, our NBA experts share what they're watching for and their picks for the top players in the East.
Lowe on NBA playoffs: Winners, losers and how their futures shape up
Which NBA teams and players have been the most -- and least -- impressive in the first round of the playoffs?
TUESDAY'S TOP SOUND
Mitchell on what motivates his social justice activism
Spoelstra gets emotional talking about Pat Riley
OKC-HOUSTON GOING THE DISTANCE
Stephen A. sounds off on D'Antoni for Rockets' loss
CP3 elevates in clutch to help Thunder force Game 7
Chris Paul answered the bell once again for OKC, scoring eight of the team's final 12 points.
HEAT STEAL GAME 1 VS. BUCKS
Name a more iconic duo than Jimmy Butler and the Heat
A 40-point game to open the semifinals against the Milwaukee Bucks is the latest validation that Jimmy Butler is tailor-made for the Miami Heat.
Why Jay Williams isn't sold on Giannis in the playoffs
How the step-back 3 became the NBA's sexiest, most popular bad shot
WHAT TO KNOW
Everything to know for the Eastern Conference semifinals
The Bucks, Heat, Raptors and Celtics sped through the first round. Here's what you need to know about each team in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
LAKERS
LeBron wears 'Vote or Die' shirt to practice
THE IMPACT OF JOHN THOMPSON
The impact John Thompson had on NBA coaches
The legendary Georgetown coach, who died at the age of 78, was an icon for a generation of coaches who followed in his footsteps.
NBA DRAFT
Lowe: One strange NBA lottery, and what we learned and laughed about
An unprecedented NBA lottery made news and showed its funny side. Zach Lowe reports from the scene.
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Who is going No. 1?
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NBA mock draft: Projected picks for the big lottery winners
Who's going No. 1? With the lottery order locked in, here are the most likely NBA draft picks for every team.
Do it for the gram
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Instagram is the new mixtape for high school hoops
Social media is creating instant celebrities inside gyms across the country. In a world dominated by the next highlight, balancing hype and substance becomes more difficult than ever.
Basketball: A Love Story
- Basketball: A Love Story
Stream the entire series on ESPN+
Director Dan Klores creates a vibrant mosaic of basketball by exploring the complex nature of love as it relates to the game. Stream 62 short stories on the NBA, ABA, college hoops, the women's game, international basketball, and socio-cultural issues told by 165 legends.
More NBA coverage on NBA.COM
From the hardwood to the desktop, get additional NBA coverage from the association on NBA.COM