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Lowe: How Luka, Kyrie and the Mavericks are swarming their way to the Western Conference finals

With a team featuring Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, it's Dallas' defense (yes, really!) that has the franchise on the brink of its second conference finals in three years.

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Stephen A. anticipates a huge game from Kyrie to close out OKC

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    TIMBERWOLVES VS. NUGGETS

    GAME 7: 8 P.M. ET ON SUNDAY

    What Anthony Edwards has accomplished at 22 -- even before Kobe, LeBron and Steph

    The Wolves toiled in irrelevance and mediocrity for decades. That is, until their audacious 22-year-old leader stepped foot on the court this season, when he made sure his team would be neither one -- for years to come.

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    Stephen A.: 'Game 7 starts with Anthony Edwards'

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    PACERS VS. KNICKS

    GAME 7: 3:30 P.M. ET SUNDAY ON ABC

    Stephen A. has impassioned Game 7 message for Knicks: 'Be ready!'

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    'Go NY Go': The bizarre story behind the Knicks' 'all-time track'

    Inspired by a jingle and recorded in a closet, "Go NY Go" has been firing up the Garden for more than 30 years.

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    Postseason MVP? Best matchup vs. Celtics? The NBA playoffs' biggest questions

    A look at some of the most pressing questions remaining in Round 2 of the 2024 NBA playoffs as teams try to clinch a spot in the conference finals.

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    Oklahoma City Thunder wing Jalen Williams is comfortable in his skin

    Despite not being a heralded prospect, the second-year standout has brought confidence to the young Thunder

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    Rick Brunson, Jalen Brunson and the line between father and son

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    How Bronny James improved his draft stock at the NBA combine

    James' performance in front of NBA executives and scouts helped him jump to No. 54 in ESPN's Top 100 rankings.

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    What we learned at the draft combine: Assessing the top prospects

    Jonathan Givony, Jeremy Woo, Bobby Marks and Jamal Collier discuss their biggest takeaways.

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    Free agency: Latest signings, news, buzz and reports

    The latest trades, buzz, intel and reports from across the NBA: Here's everything you need to know about the 2024 NBA free agency window.

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    Coaching carousel: Latest on Lakers and Wizards search

    What we know on the NBA's coaching vacancies and top candidates.

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    'Shiver up the spine': Leagues weigh betting risks after Porter scandal

    Sportsbooks say legal betting allows for greater transparency, but is the new market causing the issues?

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