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NBC Sports on MSN.com · 2d

2024-2025 NBA Team Season Recap Hub

The Rotoworld Basketball crew breaks down each team's season and an early look at what to expect from a fantasy perspective going into the 2025-2026 campaign.
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NBA Playoffs and Play-In Tournament 2024-25: teams qualified

The 2024–25 NBA regular season is in the books, and the playoff picture is nearly complete. Twelve teams are locked in – the top six in each conference – while eight others will fight for ...
OKC Thunder Wire on MSN.com · 2d

Sam Presti wins 2024-25 NBA Executive of the Year award

As awards continue to get handed out during the 2025 NBA playoffs, the Oklahoma City Thunder brought home its first of at least two trophies. The NBA announced on Tuesday that Sam Presti won the 2024-25 Executive of the Year award.
Icon for www.cbssports.comCBSSports.com · 16d

NBA playoffs 2024-25: Ty Jerome, Jaden McDaniels headline list of unexpected Game 1 stars

The 2024-25 NBA playoffs are out of the gate with all eight Game 1s in the book. The biggest surprise so far? Probably the Timberwolves thumping the Lakers, though anyone who's been watching the ...
OKC Thunder Wire on MSN.com · 6d

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishes in 4th place for 2024-25 NBA Sportsmanship Award

As the 2025 NBA playoffs roll along, the league continues to announce winners for several of its annual awards. On Thursday, it announced that Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday won the 2024-25 NBA Sportsmanship Award. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished in fourth place.
Bolavip on MSN.com · 3d

Jalen Brunson addresses expectations surrounding Knicks in 2024–25 NBA playoffs

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson weighed in on how the franchise is being perceived during their 2024–25 NBA playoffs run.
Yardbarker · 3d

The '2024-25 NBA field goal percentage leaders' quiz

Which brings us to today’s quiz. Siakam is the lone Pacer with an NBA title and is one of two Indiana players to shoot over 50 percent from the field this year. With that being said, how many of the players to shoot 50 percent or better in the 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?
Icon for www.espn.comESPN · 3d

2025 NBA playoffs: Western Conference first-round takeaways

The 2024-25 NBA playoffs are in full swing, and our NBA insiders have you covered for every game in the march to the Finals. On Wednesday, the No. 6 seed Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off an upset ...
Icon for www.espn.comESPN · 19d

NBA postseason tracker: Who clinched playoff, play-in spots?

The 2024-25 NBA playoff bracket is set! Friday marked the last day of the play-in tournament with the attention now turned to Saturday's slate of first-round games. In Tuesday's play-in action ...
Bolavip on MSN.com · 3d

Nuggets’ Russell Westbrook reveals how his experience helps him make a difference in the 2024-25 NBA playoffs

Denver Nuggets veteran Russell Westbrook reflected on how his experience played a key role during the 2024–25 NBA Playoffs.
Sports Illustrated on MSN.com · 16d

Two former Hornets remain in the 2024-25 NBA Playoffs

The Charlotte Hornets once again missed the playoffs and remain watching instead of playing. The franchise hasn't made the playoffs since the 2015-2016 season,
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The '2024 NBA playoff points-per-game leaders' quiz

With that being said, can you name every player to average at least 17.0 PPG in the 2024 NBA playoffs?
Sports Illustrated on MSN.com · 1d

Boston Celtics NBA Finals History: Championships, Record & More

Make no mistake about it, the Boston Celtics are the NBA's original dynasty. The team had dominant runs in the 1950s, 60s, 70s and 80s before returning to glory in the mid-2000s and eventually winning a record 18th championship in 2024. The franchise's legacy is one that few can rival.
Icon for www.boston.comBoston.com · 26d

Where Celtics are better and worse from championship season ahead of playoffs

Finally, after six months of regular-season basketball, the NBA playoffs are in sight ... around the edges that are different about the 2024-25 Celtics than the 2023-24 Celtics.
Associated Press News · 3d

Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors NBA Playoffs | Game 7 Injury Report: News, Statuses, Inactives for Sunday, May 4

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USA TODAY · 8d

Pacers play top seed Cavaliers in 2nd round of NBA playoffs. What to know about Cleveland

Here is what you should know about the Cleveland Cavaliers, who will take on the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the NBA playoffs.
CBS News · 6d

Boston Celtics to face New York Knicks in second round of NBA playoffs. Here's the schedule.

The regular-season rivalry wasn't very much of a rivalry, as the Celtics won all four matchups. Boston won the first three games by 23, 27 and 13 points, respectively, before taking the final showdown, 119-117, in overtime back on April 8 in New York.
Icon for www.businessinsider.comBusiness Insider · 2d

How to watch the NBA Playoffs: Live stream the 2025 postseason anywhere

Keep reading to learn how to watch the NBA Playoffs, from Round 1 to the Finals. The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the undeniable standouts of the 2024-2025 regular season. The team leads the ...
Icon for 247sports.com247Sports.com · 23d

Michigan in the NBA Playoffs: Eight former Wolverines on 2024-25 NBA playoff rosters

In all, eight former Wolverines are on NBA Playoff rosters, and as many as six could be active this week. The 2024-25 NBA playoffs begin with Tuesday's play-in games. And as is the case in many ...
Athlon Sports on MSN.com · 6d

Knicks Make Historic Jalen Brunson Announcement Amid NBA Playoffs

Jalen Brunson and the No. 3 seed New York Knicks closed out their first-round playoff series against the No. 6 seed Detroit Pistons on Thursday night, going on the road and notching a 116-113 final score.
Associated Press News · 10d

Bucks vs. Pacers NBA Playoffs | Game 4 time, TV channel & live stream – April 27

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CBS Sports on MSN.com · 3d

Pacers vs. Cavaliers odds, prediction, start time: 2025 NBA playoff picks, Game 1 best bets by proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Indiana Pacers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Sunday's Game 1 Eastern Conference semifinal matchup
Icon for www.foxnews.comFox News · 9d

2024-25 NBA championship odds: Thunder remain favored; Lakers fall

The Lakers entered the postseason favored over the Wolves in their first-round series, but Minnesota has so far taken a resounding 3-1 lead, splitting in L.A. and then winning Games 2 and 3 in ...
NBA · 9h

Thunder set NBA playoff record with 87 points in 1st half vs. Nuggets in Game 2

The Oklahoma City Thunder set an NBA playoff record for first-half points with 87 against the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series on Wednesday.
Icon for www.totalprosports.comTotal Pro Sports · 23d

Predicting The Entire 2024-25 NBA Playoffs And Finals Winner

Dec 26, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia ... for the win over the Bulls and secure themselves the 8th seed in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Mar 3, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan ...
Icon for www.usatoday.comUSA Today · 23d

2025 NBA playoff picture: Final standings, bracket, first-round matchups

Here are the final NBA standings of the 2024-25 NBA season and the current structure of the playoff bracket: (c): Team has clinched conference. (x): Team has clinched playoff spot. (pi): Team has ...
SportsLine · 3d

Pacers vs. Cavaliers odds, line, score prediction, time: 2025 NBA playoff picks, Game 1 best bets from proven NBA expert

After destroying the Miami Heat in the first round, the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers will look to pick up where they left off when they take
mlive on MSN.com · 2d

These four former Pistons are still alive in the NBA playoffs

The Detroit Pistons may have been eliminated from the NBA Playoffs, but four former Pistons are still going in the postseason after getting through the opening round. While none of these players are starting for their respective new teams, they could have a chance at making an impact in the playoffs in hopes of winning a championship.
The Oklahoman on MSN.com · 7d

When does OKC Thunder play? Schedule for second round of NBA Playoffs

Here's what the Oklahoma City Thunder's second-round NBA playoff schedule will be, depending on how the rest of the first round plays out:
Bleacher Report · 22h

Klay Thompson Unveils New Haircut in Video After Mavs' 2025 NBA Playoff Exit

Thompson finished his first season in Dallas having averaged 14.0 points per game in 72 appearances, all starts. He shot 39.1 percent from deep while trying 7.7 three-pointers per game, his lowest attempts total since returning from two seasons missed to injury in 2021.
Icon for abc7.comABC7 · 3d

2025 NBA playoffs: Western Conference first-round takeaways

The 2024-25 NBA playoffs are in full swing, and our NBA insiders have you covered for every game in the march to the Finals. On Wednesday, the No. 6 seedMinnesota Timberwolves pulled off an upset ...
ClutchPoints on MSN.com · 2d

3 things Knicks must do to shock world with Celtics upset in 2025 NBA Playoffs

If the Knicks have any shot at beating the Celtics in their 2025 NBA playoffs second-round series, here is what they have to do.
Icon for www.foxsports.comFox Sports · 3d

2024-25 NBA championship odds: Thunder remain favored; Wolves climb

It's playoff time in the NBA. Here's a look at the NBA title odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of May 5, now that the postseason is up and running. 2024-25 NBA Finals winner Oklahoma City Thunder ...
The Oklahoman on MSN.com · 5d

Game 1 time, schedule set for OKC Thunder in second round of 2025 NBA Playoffs

What time does the OKC Thunder play Game 1 of the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs? Here’s the Game 1 tip, TV channel and rest of playoff schedule.
ESPN on MSN.com · 6d

2025 NBA playoffs: What a championship says for these teams

The 2024-25 NBA season has long had the feel of a transitional year for ... dating back to the Toronto Raptors' Finals victory in 2018-19. That would mark the first time ever that the NBA featured seven unique champs in a seven-year span, surely ...
Icon for hoopshype.comHoopsHype · 20d

NBA playoff predictions: Ranking the Top 15 players for the 2025 postseason

The most special time of the year for basketball fans is here, as the 2024-25 NBA playoffs are upon us. To celebrate the occasion, we are going to rank the Top 15 players of the upcoming playoffs ...
Bleacher Report · 4d

Ranking Clippers' Top Trade Targets After 2025 NBA Playoff Loss

They won 50 games. They had a top-five net rating. They coaxed an All-NBA-caliber effort out of James Harden, saw Kawhi Leonard return to a superstar level ( with the when-healthy caveat attached, as always) and watched both Ivica Zubac and Norman Powell perform at the highest levels of their careers.
Icon for www.foxsports.comFox Sports · 1d

2025 NBA playoff bracket: Updated schedule, scores

The 2025 NBA Playoffs are underway. Here's a complete look at where the playoff bracket stands and how each series is going: (1) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. (4) Indiana Pacers (2) Boston Celtics vs.