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Clippers Look to Bounce Back vs Nuggets in Game 2 The Los Angeles Clippers were this close to stealing Game 1 on the road, but 20 turnovers, including seven from Kawhi Leonard, ultimately led to a tough 112-110 overtime loss against the Denver Nuggets. Still, there’s no panic in the Clippers’ locker room—just urgency. They did a lot right, including
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Knicks vs Pistons Game 2 Preview: Can Detroit Close the Deal This Time? Game 1 of the New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons series had all the drama fans could ask for—momentum shifts, a wild comeback, clutch shooting, and a final quarter that flipped the story completely on its head. Heading into Game 2 at Madison Square Garden, one team
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Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic April 20th 2025 At 3:30 ET, the Celtics (-935) will host the Magic (+624) in a game that will be televised on ABC. The Celtics are currently favored by 13.5 points and the over/under line is set at 205.5. Boston is currently on a two-game winning streak and has a record of 61-21, which is
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies April 20th 2025 At 1:00 ET, the Thunder host the Grizzlies in a Western Conference matchup. Oklahoma City (-908) is currently on a 4-game win streak and is favored by 13.5 points over Memphis (+608). The over/under line is set at 229.5. This game will be played at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City and
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Rockets vs Warriors: Old Foes, New Fire The Houston Rockets are back in the postseason spotlight—and just in time for a blockbuster showdown against a familiar foe: the Golden State Warriors. After years of grinding through a rebuild, Houston has finally broken through. Earning the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, the Rockets shocked the league with their defensive
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Cavs vs Heat: Clash of Fire and Ice in First-Round Showdown The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Miami Heat are finally meeting in the playoffs, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Fifteen years after LeBron James famously left Cleveland for Miami, these two squads are set to face off for the very first time in postseason action. And while their paths
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Nuggets, Clippers Set for High-Stakes 4-5 Series After Identical Records After posting matching 50-32 records, the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers will open one of the most evenly matched first-round playoff series in the Western Conference. Despite the identical marks, Denver secured the No. 4 seed and home-court advantage thanks to a better conference record — and a timely
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Knicks Eye Redemption, Pistons Seek Breakthrough in First-Round Showdown The New York Knicks may have clinched the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, but their path through the 2024 NBA Playoffs begins with an all-too-familiar challenge: the vastly improved Detroit Pistons. After dropping three of four to Detroit in the regular season, New York opens the series Saturday at
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Pacers Begin Title Hunt Against Battle-Tested Bucks in First-Round Showdown The Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks are no strangers to each other — and their latest clash comes on the biggest stage yet. The fourth-seeded Pacers open their first-round playoff series Saturday afternoon at home, looking to reverse recent regular-season results and launch a legitimate quest for the franchise’s first
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