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2025 NBA playoffs: Western Conference first-round takeaways

Tuesday's lone game in the West saw the No. 4 seed Denver Nuggets race past the No. 5 seed LA Clippers in front of a raucous home crowd to take a 3-2 lead in the series. The Clippers are now in must-win mode as Game 6 shifts back to Intuit Dome on Thursday.

The New York Times · 9h

NBA playoffs results and takeaways: Rockets dominate Warriors, force Game 6

The Houston Rockets staved off elimination Wednesday night in a 131-116 win over the Golden State Warriors at home.

Hosted on MSN · 6h

NBA: Rockets destroy Warriors, extend NBA playoff series

The Houston Rockets thrashed the Golden State Warriors 131-116 to fend off elimination in the NBA playoffs on Wednesday, narrowing the gap in their Western Conference series to 3-2. Fred VanVleet scored 26 points,

NBA, Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves

Sports Illustrated · 3d

Lakers NBA Finals Odds Crater While Timberwolves Surge in Latest Betting Market Update

The Minnesota Timberwolves edged the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their first-round Western Conference Playoff series, and bett

Sporting News on MSN · 6h

Lakers vs. Timberwolves live score: Updated Game 5 results, highlights from 2025 NBA Playoffs

The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights as the Timberwolves, coming in with a 3-1 series lead, attempt to eliminate the Lakers in the first round. Follow for complete results from the 2025 NBA playoff game.

LAFB Network on MSN · 13h

Los Angeles Lakers Blasted For Embarrassing Playoff Performance, NBA Insider

The Los Angeles Lakers face elimination in their first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, trailing 3-1.

Total Pro Sports on MSN1d

10 NBA Finals Teams That Didn’t Deserve To Be There

To make the NBA Finals, you obviously need to be a good team. Here is a list of ten teams who made the NBA Finals but didn’t ...

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NBA champion says Luka Doncic must take Lakers to Western Conference Finals

A multi-time NBA champion believes Luka Doncic has to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to the Western Conference Finals.

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NBA’s all-time Top 5 defenses

Let’s look at the top 5 defenses of all time in terms of defensive rating. Tony Parker (left) and Tim Duncan both finished ...

FingerLakes1.com1d

NBA Playoffs 2025: Updated Schedule, Key Injuries, and Finals Predictions

Stay up-to-date on the 2025 NBA Playoffs with the latest schedule, major injury updates, and expert predictions on who will win it all.

Ranking the 10 greatest NBA stars who never made the NBA Finals

NBA teams usually need star players to reach the NBA Finals. However, here are 10 star players that never made it to the NBA ...

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4x NBA All-Star Makes Strong Boston Celtics Prediction

The Boston Celtics captured the 2024 NBA Championship by beating the Dallas Mavericks, and it was clear after the series that ...

Updated 2025 NBA Playoff Bracket Predictions

Jaylen Brown, Tatum and Derrick White are capable of winning the battle on the wings. White and Jrue Holiday are ...

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LeBron James to mull NBA future after Lakers’ early exit from playoffs

The 40-year-old superstar said “I don’t know” when asked after a first-round loss to the Timberwolves how many more seasons ...

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NBA Playoffs: JJ Redick storms out of Los Angeles Lakers press conference, video, coaching staff, Minnesota Timberwolves

Redick was fronting the media in his pre-game press conference as the Lakers prepared to face the Timberwolves in Game 4 of ...

ESPN18h

NBA playoff odds: Thunder, Celtics favorites to win NBA championship

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder currently have the shortest odds to win the NBA Finals at ESPN BET ... round out the remaining Western contenders. Both the Timberwolves ...

Blazer's Edge on MSN12h

NBA Playoffs Open Discussion Thread: Wednesday, April 30th

The NBA Playoffs continue tonight with two crucial Game 5s in the Western Conference! This is your open thread to discuss ...

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