The Playoffs are here! How true is this adage: a series doesn't start until the road team wins? Well, for the first time in 11 years, the home teams swept these first round game 1s... going 8-0.
The Lakers have not beat the Nuggets since December 16, 2022 and LeBron has played in 8 of those 9 games. That losing streak is tied for the longest in his career against a single opponent. What will lakers need to do to even series? Is AD the most important Laker heading into Game 2?
It's playoff time... which means it's Dame Time. Did the Bucks prove they can win without Giannis?
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NBA Playoffs Game 1's Recap

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Coming up on NBA Today: the most exciting series of the postseason could end tonight! Who you taking - Joel Embiid OR Big Body Brunson?
Plus... The Lakers are done - The Clippers are on the brink. Luka is about to send L.A's playoff dream packing for Cancun.
And... Boston delivers a knockout blow to the Heat... NOW, who's the BIGGEST challenge remaining on their path to the Finals?...that's next on NBA Today.
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Philly Finale? Cancun Calling For LA?

Tyrese Maxey's heroics and Philly's jaw-dropping comeback in the Garden...did the Sixers finally figure out their winning formula? 
Plus...the feat the Bucks accomplished last night that no team had done before in playoff history...we tell you what that is.
And did the Knicks let this game.... and series... slip through their fingers?  
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Maxey-Mum Impact, Bucks Comeback?

Denver devastates the Lakers once again. Are Jokic and company poised for a repeat? I think Ant Edwards will have a couple thoughts on that. 
PLUS... the Celtics are one win away from advancing, but will their championship hopes be derailed by the health of one of their stars? Woj has all the details. 
AND... have we seen the last of LeBron in a Lakers uniform? That's the big question.. and here's what the King had to say when asked about that... 
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Denver Domination, Banged Up Boston

For the second time this month.. we had a total eclipse of the sun.. This time courtesy of ANTHONY EDWARDS.. Phoenix fans, maybe go grab your eclipse glasses again... you may want to avert your eyes. What did Ant and the Twolves prove after sweeping the Suns?
The stage is set in the Mile High City, where LeBron James and the Lakers have a chance to force a game 6 against the defending champions... What will be the key for the Lakers to climb back into this series and accomplish the impossible?
Jalen Brunson and the New York crowd showed out in Philly to secure a 3-1 lead. We show you how he's single-handedly crushing Philly's hopes... 
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Ant-Man and the Sweep, Lakers Force Game 5 Tonight

Its almost like Deja Vu! We've seen this play out before. Lakers find themselves in another 3-0 hole, after blowing yet another first half lead. Why can't the Lakers figure out 2nd halves? What does this mean for Lebron's legacy?
JOEL EMBIID'S 50 PIECE ALL FLATS! Has the series shifted in Philly's favor after seeing how their star player just performed despite the injuries?
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NBA Playoffs Game 1's Recap

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