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NBA playoffs: Storylines to follow for conference semifinals
The field for the NBA’s second round of the playoffs, the conference semifinals, is set as teams continue their push for the ...
How the Next NBA Superstar Trade Could Go Through the Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets should be greedy. The team's remarkable trajectory went from 22 wins in 2022-23 to 41 last year, followed ...
Cavs abandon defensive identity as Pacers exploit breakdowns in Game 1 Rout
The Cavs' defense-first reputation took a severe hit in Game 1 against the Indiana Pacers, as fundamental breakdowns and poor ...
Indiana Pacers stun Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 despite Donovan Mitchell breaking Michael Jordan playoff record
The Indiana Pacers stunned the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road 121-112 to take Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on ...
NBA playoffs predictions: Who will win Eastern and Western conference semifinals series?
The Eastern and Western conference semifinals matchups are set. USA TODAY Sports experts share their picks for which NBA teams move on in playoffs: ...