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Expect the Rockets to be thrown off by the Steph-centric, “beautiful basketball” playing style in Game 6, Pat Heery writes.
The '2018-19 NBA single game scoring leaders by franchise' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score the most points in a single game during the 2018-19 regular season for every franchise can you name in five minutes?
One-on-One: Is judgment day coming for Celtics, Sixers, Rockets, Raptors?
A second-round playoff exit could be disastrous for four teams. NBA writers Sean Keane and Pat Heery address hot topics.
2019 NBA mock draft 2.0
With this latest mock draft, the goal is to start to really pin down which players would fit best on which teams and provide an NBA comparison for each prospect.
Why KD, Kawhi, not MVP candidates Giannis, Harden, are NBA's best
No, your eyes aren't deceiving you. The numbers say Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard are outplaying James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo in the playoffs.
The '2000 NBA All-Star Game starters' quiz
How many players from the 2000 NBA All-Star Game can you name in five minutes?
Storylines to follow in Round 2 of the NBA playoffs
This round has three dream matchups — Rockets vs. Warriors, Celtics vs. Bucks and 76ers vs. Raptors — and a Blazers vs. Nuggets series that figures to be fast-paced and wildly entertaining. Here are a couple of things you'll want to keep an eye out for.
Whose legacy will be most impacted by the 2019 NBA playoffs?
This time last year, LeBron James was adding to his legacy in a way that few imagined he could: burying multiple game-winning shots and dragging a subpar supporting cast to the Finals.
The best NFL draft classes by position
The NFL Draft QB class of 1983 is widely considered the best at the position. We'll second that notion. But what about the top classes for running back, wide receiver, tight end, O-line, D-line, linebacker and defensive backs?
2019 NBA mock draft: First round
Zion Williamson is a mortal lock to go No. 1 overall, and Ja Morant and RJ Barrett will battle to be the second pick. After that it's anyone's guess what teams drafting in the lottery do this year.
The case for MVP: Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. James Harden
"And it’s not even close." In today’s social-media-driven world, there’s no middle ground — you have to pick a side and end your arguments with obnoxious phrases like, "and it’s not even close."
The storylines to follow heading into the NBA Playoffs
It's the most wonderful time of the year right now for NBA fans (except for those of the Lakers). The long regular season is over. The playoff matchups are set. "DNP-Load Management" is no longer a thing. Hell, we might even get to see the Warriors play hard for multiple games in a row.
Where did it all go wrong? Postmortems for the NBA teams that missed the postseason
Remember when we were talking ourselves into ways the Lakers could win the title ? That didn't go exactly as planned, did it?
One takeaway from the regular season for every NBA team
Now that the regular season is complete, it's time to look back at each team from a big picture perspective. What did this season teach us about a particular team, a particular player, a particular coach?
Ranking the NBA home crowds
While the NBA is thriving and most teams are able to sell out many, if not all, of their home games, the world around us is changing. People can watch games in crystal-clear definition or even in virtual reality "courtside" seats nowadays, making it less and less convenient for basketball fans to attend games.
The '1996-97 NBA All-Stars' quiz
Including injury replacements, 29 players made the NBA All-Star rosters during the 1996-97 season. How many of those 29 can you name in five minutes?
One fatal flaw for each NBA playoff contender
It's been a wild season in the NBA. We've seen a huge boom in scoring, pace and three-point shooting. We've witnessed a number of superstars like James Harden, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Paul George take their respective games to unforeseen heights.
Who is the next Luka Doncic?
With the young Mavs star taking the NBA by storm during his rookie season, it’s safe to assume that every team will start taking more risks in search of the “next Luka Doncic."
NBA coaches, players and GMs on the hot seat
With the dismissal of Pelicans longtime general manager Dell Demps last week, it's officially "hot seat" season in the NBA. Over the course of the next few months, a number of head coaches and front office people around the league will be fighting for their jobs.
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