Pistons’ adjustments, Warriors’ needs: What we learned in the first week of the 2025 NBA playoffs
From mid-series adjustments to series surprises, here are the biggest takeaways from the first week of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
Ex-NBA player Stan Love, Kevin’s father, dies at 76
Former NBA player and Oregon star Stan Love, the brother of Beach Boys singer Mike Love and the father of Miami Heat player Kevin Love, has died. He was 76.
Tatum again leads C’s, features wrist in celebration
Jayson Tatum scored 37 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter, to give the Celtics a 3-1 series lead over the Magic — and showcased a new celebration featuring his injured right wrist.
Follow live: Pacers building momentum in pivotal Game 4 vs. Bucks
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Ant zooms past ‘gassed’ Lakers to take 3-1 lead
Anthony Edwards was able to “keep my foot on the pedal” and take advantage of a gassed Lakers team to the tune of 16 points in the fourth quarter.
Bucks star Lillard ruled out with lower leg injury
Damian Lillard was helped off in the first quarter of the Bucks’ game against the Pacers on Sunday.
The fishing ad that foreshadowed this incredible resurgence from Kawhi Leonard
On Jan. 4, Leonard returned to the floor, starting a 37-game stretch of dominance that has shown what kind of player he still is — and what his career could have been. The question, as always, is: How long will it last?
Follow live: Bucks seek to level series vs. Pacers
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SGA finds ‘groove’ as Thunder complete sweep
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander emerged from a shooting slump to score 38 points and the Thunder beat the Grizzlies 117-115 on Saturday to complete a four-game sweep.
Western Conference playoffs: LeBron, Luka cannot save Lakers from 3-1 hole
Here’s what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference’s first round.