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Clippers stun Warriors with playoff-record rally
The Clippers set an NBA postseason record Monday night by overcoming a 31-point deficit to win Game 2 of their first-round series against the Warriors.


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The Takeover, Duke Edition
Zion Williamson is about to get paid
As many as six sneaker companies, from Nike to Anta, are expected to make offers to the expected No. 1 overall pick, potentially putting him in a class with LeBron James and Kevin Durant.

Legler: Today's NBA 'built for Zion'


Best Kicks of the Playoffs
Which player had the best kicks in Game 1 of the playoffs?
Montrezl Harrell paid tribute to the late Nipsey Hussle, Donovan Mitchell debuted his new signature shoe, and James Harden got ready for "Avengers: Endgame" in the postseason's opening weekend.


Point Guard problems
Inside the dark, daunting art of the NBA's toughest position
For most rookies, becoming a great NBA point guard means making mistake after mistake.


The Undefeated
Kevin Durant: 'Yo, just watch the game'
KD says he still hasn't made decision about the future, and fans and media should worry about what's happening on the court.


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They did it, Jennifer: Blazers pay off McCollum's tweet promise
Portland's win Sunday was its first in the postseason since 2016, ending a 10-game skid and making good on a tweet from CJ McCollum to a fan that went viral last summer.

The Thunder will go only as far as Paul George can take them
Portland benefited from Oklahoma City's porous shooting in Game 1, and Paul George's shoulder might be the X factor in this series.


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Kawhi Leonard is still the key to the Raptors' playoff redemption
Despite the unexpected return of its Game 1 demons, Toronto remains confident its new star will reverse the Raptors' postseason fortunes.

Boston escaped a rock fight and some bad habits in Game 1 win
Boston survived an ugly battle with Indiana in a game that reestablished much of what has ailed the Celtics all season.


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Mock draft
Grant Halverson/NCAA Photos/Getty Images NBA mock draft: Projecting all 60 picks before a big lottery
Here are our new projections for both rounds, including a lottery shake-up.
No one better
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Intel on top prospects
Geoff Burke/USA TODAY Sports NBA draft stock watch: Intel on top 100 prospects
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