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NBA PLAYOFFS
NBA 2026 postseason preview: Matchups, biggest questions and what to know
Everything you need to know for the Thunder, Pistons, Spurs, Celtics and 16 other teams chasing the 2026 NBA title.


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Magic crush Hornets to advance to the playoffs

Magic sting Hornets in dominant win, lock up 8-seed


BEST OF THE BEST
NBA awards: Bontemps' ballot for MVP, top rookie, every honor
Which award battles are too close to call? Tim Bontemps unveils his official ballot for MVP, All-NBA, Sixth Man and every major honor.


WEMBANYAMA'S WOW MOMENTS
Slams, blocks and game winners: Top 10 plays from Wemby's record-setting season
Victor Wembanyama has made his case for MVP, DPOY and All-NBA. Here are the top plays that highlight his season.


FROM CONTENDERS TO UNDERDOGS
'A bigger shock to the system than we acknowledged': How 48 hours changed the Lakers' season
After a devastating blowout loss in Oklahoma City on April 2, the Lakers lost two of their three stars. Now they face Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets -- as a home underdog.

Hahn: LeBron, JJ Redick are keys to Lakers defeating Rockets


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Trajan Langdon's knack for overcoming challenges sparks Detroit Pistons' revival
President of basketball operations' hire, decisions coincide with franchise's rise from worst in NBA to 60 wins

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- Frank: Clippers' goal remains to 'win with Kawhi'
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