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Luka vs. Lu, backcourt battles: Biggest factors in Thunder-Mavs, Celtics-Cavs series

Our experts reveal the biggest factors to watch heading into the second-round playoff series between the Thunder and Mavericks and the Celtics and Cavaliers.

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Predicting conference semifinal matchups: Celtics-Cavs, Thunder-Mavs

Which teams will reach the conference finals? Our experts make their picks for each second-round matchup.

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'THEY'RE STUCK'

After a hot start, the Clippers were undone by familiar issues

The Clippers are moving into a $2 billion arena next season, but a final promising season at Crypto.com Arena was undone once more by injuries.

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RECAPPING ROUND 1

Jokic, Edwards, ???: We ranked the 20 best players from the first round of the NBA playoffs

Is Anthony Edwards No. 1? How about LeBron James? Let's dive into the most important players, as ranked by the numbers.

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WHO HAS THE EDGE?

Eight NBA playoffs teams left! Each has a massive strength -- and a potentially fatal flaw

Here's each team's biggest strength -- and a weakness that could end their season.

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Playoff tiers: How do the eight remaining teams stack up?

ESPN NBA Insider Kevin Pelton puts the remaining eight playoff teams into five tiers. How many land in Tier 1?

THE ROOKIES

NFL draft nuggets for every team's rookie class: Execs' reactions, depth chart fits, remaining needs

Post-draft nuggets for all 32 teams, including top value picks, on-the-clock decisions, trends to watch and other reactions from around the league.

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NFL experts debate the 2024 draft: Which rookie classes will make an instant impact?

Our experts weigh in on the 2024 NFL draft's biggest questions. Which teams found rookies who will play often?

WHERE WE STAND

From rising above to falling flat: How all 30 MLB teams have met -- or not met -- expectations so far

Is your favorite team what you thought it would be? We answer that question, for better or worse.

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