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Stacking the remaining NBA teams, from 1 to 8: Can anyone stop OKC?
Who is closest to the 2026 title after all four Game 1s? Tim Bontemps and Vincent Goodwill re-rank the full bracket.

NBA playoffs intel file: Execs weigh in on a ridiculous first round
After a wild first round, here's what league insiders are talking about as the conference semifinals begin.

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SUPERSTAR SWAP?
Would a Giannis-Jaylen Brown trade make sense?


NBA PLAYOFFS SCOREBOARD

SIZING UP THE LAKERS
Stephen A.: LeBron's one-man show is not going to work against OKC

Windy: Doesn't matter what LeBron does if supporting cast doesn't step up


TUESDAY'S TOP PLAYS
Fans go wild after Chet Holmgren's massive slam as Thunder cruise to Game 1 victory

Cade Cunningham finds Jalen Duren for huge slam as Pistons take Game 1

Injuries, burner phones and a massive leadership void: Why the Rockets collapsed


WHERE THE CAVS STAND
Why Stephen A. is coming out in defense of James Harden

Donovan Mitchell on not getting foul calls: 'I don't flop'


TRENDING IN THE NBA
Clippers troll Pacers ahead of draft lottery with chance of pick falling to LA
If the ping-pong balls bounce to land the Pacers within picks Nos. 5 to 9 on Sunday, the pick will be awarded to the Clippers.

Venus Williams, Alysa Liu top athlete looks and moments at Met Gala 2026
Stars from the sports world were out in New York for the 2026 Met Gala.


EYES ON THE OFFSEASON
NBA offseason guides: Draft, free agency, trade targets for eliminated teams
Summer is here for 22 NBA franchises. What lies ahead for the Magic, Celtics, Nuggets, Warriors and every eliminated team?

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- Thunder roll past Lakers despite 'imperfect' game
- Lakers' Reaves 3-for-16 as shooting woes persist
- Pistons use lesson of Magic series to fuel G1 win
- Cavs' Mitchell on not getting to FT line: 'I don't flop'
- Sources: Lakers' Vanderbilt dislocates right pinkie
- C's Brown fined $50,000 after ripping officials
- Swat attack: Wolves questioning Wemby's blocks
- Nurse leaves Sixers to attend brother's funeral
- 🐝 Latest buzz ahead of the offseason, draft
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Between crushing injuries, a burner phone scandal and inconsistency from their core, the Rockets end another season in disappointment.
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